Wi | MikeInFrance - 7/26/2013 05:20 I have somehow difficulties understanding the need for ever increasing roading speeds on AG machinery: an AG machinery is built for being used in the field! Just consider the safety aspect, and think of the footprint on the road if you have to do an emergency stop: do you think your kids would be safe in front of such a vehicle speeding at 40mpH especially with implements attached and pushing? Think of it twice! If you have a lot of road to do, use a vehicle made for road traffic.... Just my 2 cents.
Sounds like you have never driven a Fendt or JCB. I'd feel much safer if my kid was in front of one of those than any other older tractors. Your name suggests your from Europe which seems odd on this topic.
Along with high speed comes the need for safety. Both JCB and Fendt have ABS. Both also have elaborate suspension systems as well as air brakes. I do not know as much about the JCBs, but the Fendts have dual circuit braking which splits the front and rear braking of the tractor, they also have a pump mounted to the axle to ensure you always have steering even with engine failure. IIRC JCB uses a steering system similar to a car/truck so that there is a mechanical link. Fendt also has stability control as well.
For constant road travel its important to select the proper trailers. Many offer air brakes that can be tied into the tractor. The stopping distances on these are remarkable.
Road travel with tractors is becoming a necessity especially in the dairy industry. Most newer implements and tractors designed to sit on the road a lot are narrow and have added safety features.
This video shows the stopping power.
Fendt Stopping
Edited by durallymax 7/26/2013 08:27
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