NH TC45D power sustainability

[dynasim]

Y'all

I have recently purchased a NH TC45D SS 17LA, originally thought to be a 2002, but it turns out was made in 2000. I paid 16,500 and it has 1200 hrs.

I have learned much from this forum, and hope to contribute in the future, but I am still learning.

I will be using it to load, unload, and move industrial equipment, help in light construction activities, as well as doing on-call mowing and snow removal.

I purchased this specific model to maximize the fel and tph capacity while fitting on a 1/2 ton pickup capable trailer.

Will the HST sustain a high load(30+ hp) for a significant period of time, and does a high sustained PTO or drawbar load significantly wear the internal parts(the swash plates)?


Best Regards
Chris

 

[RickB]

Hydrostatic transmission life is maximized by cool, clean oil. Selecting a gear ratio and motor swashplate angle that allows the operator to depress the F or R pedal halfway or more will keep components cooler due to increased oil flow.

 

[Soundguy]

Rick is right on target. the more oil flow the better.. so choose gear ranges accordingly.

As for PTO load.. tranny don't care.. the pto is direct coupled.. not fluid coupled..

Soundguy