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DrAllis
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Ford/Ferguson would have been the first, but theirs was sensing thru the top link when it was compressed and only worked with fully mounted implements like a plow. The A-C system was truly sensed at the pull point and was made for mounted and then adapted to pull-type and semi-mounted implements, something Ford/Ferguson (and every one else) couldn't do. I think the 1100/1130 Massey's did try something for pull type implements called "Pressure Control" system, but don't think it ever came close to matching the Allis system for performance.
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DSeries4
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 7223 |
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Please clarify your question. The traction booster is part of the tractor. There is nothing to wire or connect. If you have an operator's manual, it explains how it works. If you don't have a manual, you really should get one.
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DanielW
Bronze Level Joined: 19 Sep 2022 Location: Ontario Points: 129 |
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As others have mentioned, it's Allis's method of draft control - pivot and lift points are such that it senses the load/pull on the hitch arms and lifts the implement slightly when too much drag is encountered. Usually it just lifts an almost imperceptible amount - enough so the tractor is taking all the weight rather than some of it resting on the soil, and thus there's more weight (and thus traction) on the rear axle, so it can power through the tough spot. If it keeps sensing too much pull, it will keep lifting, raising the implement out of the ground and thus pulling less. Although all manufacturers developed their own draft control systems, Allis really pulled out all the stops on theirs and did a great job on it. They also designed it so you could have the traction booster aspect work at the remotes for trailed/pull type (not mounted) implements: You hitched it to a special drawbar they offered that hooked across the three point lift arms. Because the load is sensed by the pull at the lift arms, it would sense the pull of your trailed implement. By having the control levers in the right position it would then send fluid to the remotes when it sensed too much load rather than lift the hitch, and would lift your trailing implement using the implement cylinder. I don't think any other manufacturers offered that ability. Here's what the operator manual says for the 180 (it didn't copy too well): The lever located nearest the wheel guard controls the tractor lift arms and is us ed to lower and raise mounted or semi-moumted implements from transport position to working position and vice versa. This lever has four positions, "Lift" , "Hold" , "TRACTION BOOSTER" and " Lower". When the lever is moved rearward it will detent in the "Lift" position and as the lift rams fully extend the pressure build-up will release the detent and the centering spring will return the lever automatically to "Hold 11 position. When the lever is moved to the extreme forward position the valves in "Lower'' position and must be manually held in this position, slowly releasing the lever w ill return it t o the ''TRACTION BOOSTER" position which is a detent. The lever must be manually moved to any other position. The system will lower or raise the draft arms at a faster rate in the' Lower' position than in the "TRACTION BOOSTER" position. In order to raise or lower in the "TRACTION BOOSTER" position either the TRACTION BOOSTER or Position Control lever must be moved. TRACTION BOOSTER OPERATION The advantage of weight transfer for added down- ward load on the tractor wheels, efficient sus- pension of the implement and the controlled depth of the implement operation, have all been combined into the term "Allis - Chalmers TRACTION BOOSTER System" . The rear lever nearest the wheel guard controls the TRACTION BOOSTER system. When using the TRACTION BOOSTER system with feedback, operate tractor with the levers positioned as follows: The lift arm control lever must be in the TRACTION BOOSTER detent position. The Position Control lever must be moved forward, in the deepest, highest number position. Select desired depth of implement with the TRACTION BOOSTER lever. TRACTION BOOSTER with f e ed- back controls the implement depth to maintain a near constant load or pull on the draft arms. In varying soil conditions when tighter soil is encountered the TRACTION BOOSTER system will automatically sense the increase in load (pull) and raise the draft arms slightly to maintain a constant load. When loose soil is encounter ed the load will lessen and the TRACTION BOOSTER system will automatically lower the draft arms to pick up more load to maintain a constant load. The TRACTION BOOSTER system with feedback, works to maintain a near constant load not a constant depth . However , if the soil is not too varied it will maintain an essentially constant depth. When a more constant depth is desired in widely varying soils, it may be necessary to move the TRACTION BOOSTER lever to a lower number setting when encountering loose soils or to a higher number setting when encountering tighter soils. After passing through the tight or loose soil return the TRACT ION BOOSTER lever to the original setting. In most operating conditions this procedure is not necessary. TRACTION BOOSTER is generally used with all implements that operate in the soil, such as moldboard plows, disc harrows, bedders, etc . The TRACTION BOOSTER system will maintain a more const ant depth when set for maximum feed - back. Refer to "Feed-Back Linkage" m the 11Adjustments 11 section of this manual. POSITION CONTROL The rear lever nearest the operator controls the Position Control system. When using Position Control only, position the control levers as follows: The tractor lift arm lever must be in the TRACTION BOOSTER detent position . The TRACTION BOOSTER lever must be moved forward, in the deepest, highest number position. Select any lift arm height with the Position Control lever to control the working position of the implement.
Edited by DanielW - 01 Aug 2023 at 2:32pm |
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Kaleb
Bronze Level Joined: 18 Jul 2023 Location: Benton LA Points: 6 |
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I was wondering what that was, but here is my question, How do I wire the traction booster? what am i connecting it to? looking to restore my D14. I can't find any info on this.
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papastanh
Silver Level Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Location: Edgington, IL Points: 87 |
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Lonn, thanks for the video on the WD, explained alot that I am learning about my D-14/
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Lonn
Orange Level Joined: 16 Sep 2009 Location: Назарово,Russia Points: 29781 |
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Traction Booster is a form of weight transfer from the implement and to some degree the weight of the soil and ground resistance to the rear tires of the tractor. There is also some of the front end weight of the tractor that is transfered too. If set properly, which isn't hard to do with an operators manual handy, then the weight transfer can take place without lifting or changing implement depth. The Snap Coupler was best of all hitch set ups for Traction Booster but Allis also had a better than most set up with 3-point hitches too. Here is a video of how it works on the WD45........there is a better video giving more detail that Allis made back in the day but I can't find it.
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Steve M C/IL
Orange Level Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: shelbyville IL Points: 691 |
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I'd have to go read it again but I think you're supposed to put depth control lever all the way fwd and set the TB lever for depth.From there you don't touch the depth or TB levers and lift and lower with 3-point control. This is on a 220.
TB is used mainly for moldboard plowing
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Eldon (WA)
Orange Level Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Points: 7765 |
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It works the same way on the 3pt hitch tractors....when the implement hits a hard spot, the traction booster starts to lift the implement, thus transferring weight to the tractor which gives it more traction and may lift the implement out of the ground slightly, lessening the load at the same time. It only works with ground engaging implements....the TB lever on the console is used to dial in the right amount of boost to keep the front wheels on the ground and still pull the implement without excessive wheel slip. I believe it is also explained in the operator's manual.
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Matt (NEIA)
Bronze Level Joined: 20 Sep 2009 Location: Butler Co. IA Points: 168 |
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Well on older tractors the traction booster was used to shift weight around (via lifting or lowering the mounted implement on the snap coupler system) I'm sure others will chirp in and correct me if i'm wrong.
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1955 WD-45 with factory PS
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185md
Bronze Level Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Points: 1 |
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can anyone tell me how and what the traction booster is used for on my 185 diesel.
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