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CloverKnollFarms
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This is hydraulic, so I can adjust it on the fly from the seat. For tilling and box blading
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Thanks for the explanation.
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Finally had some dry weather, so I'm going to put the tractor and tiller to the test this week. Hopefully a bit tomorrow.
Also, I can finally see what color the tractor is! I have pronounced color blindness, and was recently gifted some Enchroma glasses. Wow, it is a beautiful unit.
Also, I can finally see what color the tractor is! I have pronounced color blindness, and was recently gifted some Enchroma glasses. Wow, it is a beautiful unit.
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
That is the plan! Hoping to get a box blade soon, and perhaps a flail mower by next summer
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Finally got to use 540E while tilling this week. So awesome! All the tiller RPM, a lot less noise and a little less fuel.
ptsg
Super Member
She took it just fine, right? It's quite a difference in noise and fuel consumption.
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CloverKnollFarms
Elite Member
Yes, and the TYM tractors didnt have this option. I can see using it with a flail mower too. Again, while breaking ground it wasn’t really possible. But now, it’s easy to run along in 540E and sip diesel
ptsg
Super Member
540E is just another gear for the PTO. Not related to the range gears.
The common PTO gear that all tractors have is 540, which usually requires about 2500 engine RPMs to achieve 540 RPM at the PTO.
540E requires about 1800 engine RPM to achieve the same 540 RPM at the PTO. It will deliver a little bit less power, but if you're willing to go a little bit slower (not even needed most of the times), it will save quite a bit a of fuel, wear and tear on everything and a lot less noise.
Alternatively, can be also used with 2500 engine RPM, which will put the PTO are 750 RPM. Not many implements use 750 RPM, so this is kinda irrelevant.
Another great benefit, is that you now have a PTO selector lever with 3 positions: 540 - Neutral - 540E. This allows you to put the PTO in Neutral, so it will free spin which is great when hooking implements. Otherwise, the PTO brake won't let you spin the shaft.
Torvy
Super Member
Well said. I think the only drawback is that with emissions, running at lower RPM just leads to more frequent regen.