robbie
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I want to build a utility tractor to pull a wagon on my farm. It will be used to haul dead pigs for butchering, watermelons, hay, firewood, rocks, etc. I'm aiming for a maximum gross weight of 500 to 600 pounds.
I could use one of the large expensive engines from Harbor Freight, but I won't be cutting grass and I won't be going fast with a load. I may build it with an alternate ratio selector for going moderately fast without a load, but that's still optional.
My question is about the transmission. I saw what happened to Chris's transmission when he put high-grip tires and extra horsepower on his tractor, so I'm cautious about using one. Should I avoid lawnmower transmissions entirely and simply use a Predator 212cc engine and a torque converter? It could drive a belt transmission to allow me to select high or low speed, and another selector to go in reverse.
I could use one of the large expensive engines from Harbor Freight, but I won't be cutting grass and I won't be going fast with a load. I may build it with an alternate ratio selector for going moderately fast without a load, but that's still optional.
My question is about the transmission. I saw what happened to Chris's transmission when he put high-grip tires and extra horsepower on his tractor, so I'm cautious about using one. Should I avoid lawnmower transmissions entirely and simply use a Predator 212cc engine and a torque converter? It could drive a belt transmission to allow me to select high or low speed, and another selector to go in reverse.