[tkv000]

EPC says "Hydrostatic traction"

Maybe its like some kind of hill hold feature?

Edit:

Check out this "option"

Large scale test Flexible gearshift lever

How'd you like to be part of that test

 

[tkv000]

"Countershaft used for subsequent equipment with hydrostatic drive"

I have no idea what that means.

It also lists a Converter Lock-Up Coupling, and an automatic transmission (which then says SEE SPECIAL VERSION (SA) INDEX) I haven't figured out how to search that yet

 

[tkv000]

Is that the legendary TwinDisk?

 

[tkv000]

They must have had a bad experience busting an axle at one time, shouldn't be that big on an issue to train the user...but...

When I was looking at buying that truck when it was first at auction, I contacted a few oil field company's that my friends work for, about that rear Cummins, they all were very interested in it, as it's the same model used in some very large genset's, so your buddy might be able to recoup some of the purchase price if its in good working order.

Even still that's a HUGE undertaking to get it to offroad state, me thinks he'd be better off with an AG spec and convert it to 4ws, or find a 4ws mog in Europe (I still want one of those damn French short fire doka's with 4ws....) and bring it over.

Unless the price is really good, and its nice to see it in person, gets a guy excited.

 

[tkv000]

There was some talk (here or the mailing list..can't remember) if it would be possible to put a forklift or similar electric motor onto the PTO, and a box full-o-batteries, and have sort of a hybrid mog, if you had a powerful enough electric motor that could be great for crawling, as they produce all available torque at 1 or full rpm

 

[tkv000]

Pages 23, 24 and 25 in the 406 owners manual covers operation, what were you looking for?

 

[tkv000]

Do you still have that manual? I am going to install on on my 1200, it does not really look to bad to do. I would love to have a look at that manual!

If it's for snow pushing be careful, fellow up here has a U2100 w/hydrostatic and has turfed several drive units, really good for snow blowing, not so much for pushing.

 

[tkv000]

When I talked to the fellow he said he was on his 3rd motor, when I was visably shocked, he said, and I quote "I'm French, so I'm a bit rammy". He uses his Unimogs for clearing out oil leases.