Bugger the LGV, run a faster Fastrac instead

[openspaceman]

On 21/11/2019 at 08:27, woody paul said:

I do not think it can  be classed as tractor to much modified, we're as valtra used standard tractor and got 70mph out off it.

I take your point but the Valtra was hardly standard as it looks like they had a direct drive from the diff to the rear wheel, to get the gearing up, and removed the front wheel drive  for similar reason.

 

I guess this is why 130kph was  as fast as they could get with a 40kph gearbox (assuming a normal reduction in the trumpet housing of around 4:1). Mind 130kph with those tyres and no suspension could get a bit exciting.

[Gary Prentice]

On 21/11/2019 at 01:14, difflock said:

JCB Fastrac hits 153 mph to shatter its own world record for fastest tractor

WWW.EQUIPMENTWORLD.COM

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Apparently setting one world record in 2019 wasn’t enough for the folks at JCB. Following record-breaking runs in June that made the JCB Fastrac the world’s fastest tractor, the team...

They did not mention if she was running on a "drap o the Cherry", or praper clear Diesel, most odd?

Not impressed. 16 year old lads  are doing close to that... with trailers, round here. 

Edited November 23, 2019 by Gary Prentice

[Gary Prentice]

38 minutes ago, Gary Prentice said:

Not impressed. 16 year old lads  are doing close to that... with trailers, round here. 

But there are consequences of trying to set new speed  records   @kevinjohnsonmbe