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Old 11-29-2013, 10:09 AM
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I have a small 4cyl 50 hp diesel and a 128.

I am looking for a clutch that would hold up to engine.
The clutch in tractor is completely shot.
tractor will not be used for competition.

I would really like to make an articulator out of it as I think that the power would be better used through two axles. I believe it may cost prohibitive to build a standard trans articulator plus I still have the problem of a clutch.

I may have to resort to going hydrostatic.
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Old 11-29-2013, 11:06 AM
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IIRC, the stock Cub Cadet drive clutches are good up to 20HP.

If that is not acceptable to you, then I would suggest looking at a "pulling clutch", say from Midwest Super Cubs, etc.
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Old 11-29-2013, 12:06 PM
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Sounds interesting!..... PM sent.
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Old 11-29-2013, 01:42 PM
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How small? there will be quite a vibration to that motor don't you think ?
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How small? there will be quite a vibration to that motor don't you think ?
No more than the Kubota diesel in the diesel cubs make. Or the single cylinders for that matter.
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Old 11-29-2013, 02:56 PM
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Do you think 50HP is enough? My BX only has 26HP.
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Old 11-29-2013, 03:08 PM
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lol sounds like a cool project
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Old 11-29-2013, 11:58 PM
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50 hp might be a little much, but it's what I've got.
It's 1.6 liter, 17 inches long.
I've given some thought to vibration.
Once I settle on a design I will decide if I'm going to use dampening mounts.

In theory if I use two three speed trans for an articulator, with a chain drive transfer case, that's about 20 hp an axle, not really but close enough. Plus I intend to add hyd. to tractor so that's another 10 hp.

I know the math doesn't add up but like I said it's what I've got and if I can find a clutch setup that works for my application, that is an articulating tractor I should be ok. I think.

If I can't find a suitable clutch for articulation than I will have to go 2wd. I don't plan I using it for competition. Probably going to use some kind of double disk set up. just not sure yet.
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50 hp might be a little much, but it's what I've got.
It's 1.6 liter, 17 inches long.
I've given some thought to vibration.
Once I settle on a design I will decide if I'm going to use dampening mounts.

In theory if I use two three speed trans for an articulator, with a chain drive transfer case, that's about 20 hp an axle, not really but close enough. Plus I intend to add hyd. to tractor so that's another 10 hp.

I know the math doesn't add up but like I said it's what I've got and if I can find a clutch setup that works for my application, that is an articulating tractor I should be ok. I think.

If I can't find a suitable clutch for articulation than I will have to go 2wd. I don't plan I using it for competition. Probably going to use some kind of double disk set up. just not sure yet.

HP doesn't divide between the axles. Nor will you "lose" 10 hp driving a hydraulic pump.

Clutch set ups don't care it the machine is articulated or not.
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I think if you go with a driveshaft as normal back a little bit to a jackshaft of sorts ran by eather a chain or gear then split into your axles from there it would be pretty cool as far as clutch goes my buddys 582 runs out of traction well before it does clutch in any gear that is only a 16 horse but we also have it weighted with about 120 lbs per tire. I think if your not tring to pull a semi up a asphault hill you should be fine
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