[blamey]

We are exploring adding a rear wheel assist to our 78 F2 with Hydro. What is involved and do I have to find one off of a F series or would one from other series of combines work? Any ballpark ideas on the price tag of doing this. Thanks.

 

[tbran]

yes any will work with enough work. Key is pipe in axle middle. There are two plugs in hydros - one for forward pressure one for reverse. Lines connect to RWA - then there is a valve that strokes or desrtrokes the pumps on older Gleaner units and some deeres. Later models use a roller hub. Used units are cheaper for Deere we have found. We installed one for about $4500 used took a year to find one. Keep in mind RWA's are wider and only match up with 28.1 -26 or with 23.1-26 reversed.

 

[scandinavian]

4500 sounds cheap, the price tag on a new mudhug is just out of reach. How does the setup work? There must be some sort of flow regulation between front/rearwheels, to prevent all power going to one wheel, if it loose traction, when 4wd is engaged.