when im running my b7100 i usually leave it in four wheel drive because when ever its in two wheel it wants to take off down hills the gears wont hold it back. but in four wheel its fine is there anything wrong. and am i doing damage to my tractor by doing this.
B7100 4wd and 2wd ?
- Thread starter deerslayer25
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It isn't the gears that are at issue- it's traction. When you are in 2WD and going down hill, you have most of your weight in the front of the tractor, and little over the back tires- so they slide. Either watch them yourself, or have someone else drive the tractor, while you watch. You will see the tires sliding. When you are in 4WD, then all 4 tires are linked together, and the front tires, with the majority of the weight on them, have an immense amount of traction, and hold the tractor back. Try backing up the hill in 2WD, and then try it in 4WD- it will make sense in a hurry.
No, you are not doing damage. That is why your tractor was made with 4WD.
No, you are not doing damage. That is why your tractor was made with 4WD.
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kubotasam
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As long as you are not on tar running in 4 wheel drive will not hurt the tractor. Some will tell you that is wears the front gears and bearrings. While this may be true it certenly will not cause as much damage as a crash or roll-over from a runaway tractor on a steep hill.
I use my B7100 in 4wd most of the time, unless I am just towing a trailer on flat, level ground. Big difference in traction when gardening, hauling wood, etc.