jd4310man
Silver Member
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2006
- Messages
- 204
- Location
- Scottdale, PA
- Tractor
- Yanmar VIO27-3, New Holland LX885, John Deere 855 C.U.T.
Does anyone know exactly why Deere uses aluminum in the axle housings and transmission cases? I had a 4110, 4310, and now a 3203 and all three use aluminum transmission parts.
Why doesn't Deere use cast iron instead? Wouldn't cast iron be stronger and add counter-weight?
Why doesn't Deere use cast iron instead? Wouldn't cast iron be stronger and add counter-weight?