4x4

[Neire]

Hi all,

Would driving 4x4 all the time be bad for a tractor?

Are there specific tasks a tractor should not operate 4x4?

Thanks!

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[mendonsy]

4 wheel drive puts some strain on the driveline when you turn corners because the front axle operates on a different radius than the rear axle. This gets worse as traction improves so you should avoid 4x4 on pavement for example.

 

[85Hokie]

Hi all,

Would driving 4x4 all the time be bad for a tractor?

Are there specific tasks a tractor should not operate 4x4?

Thanks!

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If on grass, dirt or perhaps gravel - it is ok.

Any surface that typically DOES not allow slippage, I would avoid using 4 x 4.

Here is an example - I have a B7100HST - it is used to cut grass on a site that DOES not have any flat spots! I go up and down hills to cut grass, there is a section of gravel that I go up too, it stays in 4 wheel drive the entire time. ON my BX25D - I am constantly "thinking" when the tractor hits the pavement, and it comes out of 4wd as soon as I do!

 

[Pburchett]

I live in such a place (hills) that if I do not use 4x4 all of the time I am stuck. Might be harder on the driveline versus 2 wheel drive but better than pushing. Just don't drive it on pavement in 4x4 as it will bind up and break something. The wheels have to have some slippage such as grass, dirt, soil, gravel... in 4x4

 

[Neire]

And would the type of tyres also be important?

My b5000 is japan import with the mud tyres. They have less contact with the pavement than lets say tyres for grass..

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[mendonsy]

And would the type of tyres also be important?

My b5000 is japan import with the mud tyres. They have less contact with the pavement than lets say tyres for grass..

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Tires might make some difference, but not much. Using 4wd on grippy surfaces like pavement will eventually damage the driveline.

 

[Tx Jim]

I only put my tractor in 4WD when needed which for me isn't very often & the rest of the time it stays in 2WD. As easy as 4WD shifter is to shift I see no reason to leave my tractor in 4WD.

 

[helomech]

Mine has been in 4wd since 2010

 

[Dr Honda]

It puts more stress on all the moving parts since (as above) the front and rear will turn at different radi... and the "Roll out" speed isn't exactly right on the front to rear. SO......

1) It will rip up your grass.

2) Puts extra stress on the gears, and U-joints.

3) Will wear your tires quicker.


I personally only put it in 4wd as needed. It takes an extra 10 seconds to pop it back and forth. Heck... going in... you don't even have to slow down. But taking it out may require a quick change in direction. (as proof to the extra stress on the parts) Oh, not to mention... if you get into a situation where you will get stuck... running in 2wd is your warning. Then you can put it in 4wd to get yourself out. If you get stuck, and are already in 4wd, then you have to get off, and figure out how to get un-stuck. (normal off-road stuff)


Will it hurt the tractor leaving it in 4wd??? No... not directly. But you will have parts wear faster.



So... run in 2wd until you needed it.


My 2 cents... take it for what it's worth.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

With an Old B5000, your not going to damage or wear much of anything that isn't already worn.

As long as it's not a solid surface such as concrete, asphalt, or a hard, rocky packed surface, using 4wd all the time is quite fine. I was designed as a 4wd!

I leave mine in 4wd all the time and I don't rip up ground when I turn and drive around the yard.

 

[helomech]

With an Old B5000, your not going to damage or wear much of anything that isn't already worn.

As long as it's not a solid surface such as concrete, asphalt, or a hard, rocky packed surface, using 4wd all the time is quite fine. I was designed as a 4wd!

I leave mine in 4wd all the time and I don't rip up ground when I turn and drive around the yard.

Exactly. Every time I decide to disengage it a few minutes later I end up just spinning the two back tires. Pretty much stopped using 2wd.

 

[Neire]

Ok thanks all for the info... mine stayed in 4wd for more comfort while driving now when on pavement its on 2wd

And since ive putted it back in 2wd ive noticed i did let come the clutch to damn fast [emoji14]

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