JohnD 145 #1 Posted October 9, 2021 Does a tractor with an Eaton 1100 hydro have better pulling capability in forward vs reverse? I've done well dragging some logs around this weekend off a back hook. I'm wondering if a front hook is any stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,634 #2 Posted October 10, 2021 I don't think it matters John. I have three eaton 1100s and they will all spin the tires in forward and reverse when attached to a stump. Traction is the limiting factor in the pulling ability of most of these tractors. And yes, I have plenty of weight on the rears. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 145 #3 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Nice weights. Thanks! Edited October 10, 2021 by JohnD comment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,082 #4 Posted October 10, 2021 The final drive ratio is the same in both directions and I would assume the pump/motor combination puts out the same amount of torque in either direction. I would expect the drive train to work equally in either direction. Traction variations due to how the load is hooked to the tractor will make a difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,090 #5 Posted October 10, 2021 It has always seemed to me that forward bite as a result of weight distribution is a bit stronger than reverse bite. That might just be my set ups. If I had weight stacked like Ed, I doubt it would matter which way the wheels are turning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,634 #6 Posted October 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pullhosen’s Pony Express said: forward bite as a result of weight distribution is a bit stronger than reverse bite. Agree Kev, front attachment never has max weight on the rears. You never see pullers going down the track backwards. As pullers know, the elevation of the tractor attachment point also controls the weight in the rear tires and influences traction. High rear attachment point creating a wheelie puts 100% of the tractor weight on the rears. Low rear attachment puts more weight on the fronts and less on the rears. Of course, all this has nothing to do with the forward/reverse torque output of the 1100 tranny. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #7 Posted October 10, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnD said: Nice weights. Thanks! Ed works out you know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 145 #8 Posted October 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: You never see pullers going down the track backwards. That would be interesting... or maybe boring to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
