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Old 04-11-2013, 04:42 PM   #22 (permalink)
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axle swaps important?

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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
I may be having a brain fart but I don't understand this axle swap reasoning. The bigger the rotating mass, the bigger the gearsets and meshes> the more power it absorbs, increasing drivetrain losses. You want the smallest, lightest axle that is strong enough for the job.
I think that the concern was addressed by rooster when he noted the huge weight increase of the 4bt (500+ lbs or so i think). I am wondering if that Kubota V2203-DI is big enough to do the trick because i'd love to go smaller/more fe if possible. any more opinions?
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