Orionn4444
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I've already Invested in a failsafe mechanism that will ensure I can comticon to farm post war, it has 4 legs and goes neigh, runs on grass (so I assume when the grass is irradiated it will become nuclear fueled?)
Keeping the tractor running after nuclear war
- Thread starter oil barron
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Have you any idea how many “ecu’s” there are on a modern tractor?
Starting with the obvious there’s usually an ecu for -
Engine
Hydraulics
Transmission
Chassis
And let’s not forget the dashboard
And that’s just a basic spec machine! A higher spec machine will have other ecu’s -
Cab
Climate control
Steering
Suspension
Scv’s
Performance monitor
Implement gateway for iso bus
Most will retail at around £1k each and the machine won’t run if one goes down!
Starting with the obvious there’s usually an ecu for -
Engine
Hydraulics
Transmission
Chassis
And let’s not forget the dashboard
And that’s just a basic spec machine! A higher spec machine will have other ecu’s -
Cab
Climate control
Steering
Suspension
Scv’s
Performance monitor
Implement gateway for iso bus
Most will retail at around £1k each and the machine won’t run if one goes down!
michael N123
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If a machine/electrical device is turned off during a emp would it affect it anyway
oil barron
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- Aberdeenshire
It’s not looking good is it. I think the old TM just has one, which I thought it would be worth having a spare for.
What does a chassis ECU do?
oil barron
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- Aberdeenshire
The ECUs always have some power running through then unless you disconnect the battery. I think they would still be fried anyway.
FarmerFrank88
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Why are you all on about this is total rubbish
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- North West
Controls things like diff lock, mfwd, pto etc.(also called a bcu, basic control unit)
I’m only going of Deere’s though, other manufacturers will call them differently.
I’m sure even a tm will have a transmission controller and a hydraulic controller (lift/draft control etc)
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Roger Perry
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Was just reading today that Britain now buys 33% of its' daily supply of oil from the United States..........who knew..!
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Well this has given me a good excuse not to update any of my tractors (or the combine) in the next five years!
IH 56 series and JD 50 and 55 series don't have any of this gubbins you're talking about!
IH 56 series and JD 50 and 55 series don't have any of this gubbins you're talking about!
Pheasant Surprise
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Not much good if you need to get away and the car, truck or van won’t run either.
The JD or the IH might feel like the Zetor bus, with everyone wanting a lift....
icanshootwell
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- Ross-on-wye
Back to steam it is then.
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- North West
Does the 55 have electronic lift control and the digital dash?
oil barron
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- Aberdeenshire
You can’t be defeatist. Got to keep going.
Fievel Farmanimal
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- Salo, Finland
Back to steam it is then.
Back to carbon monoxide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=SN&hl=fr&v=zsxhSmPpjRM
Weare Cham
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When the shït hits the fan that sounds like a good idea
Pheasant Surprise
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- Woodbridge, Suffolk
If you’re fortunate enough to have a steam traction engine or two in the shed I supposeBack to steam it is then.
spin cycle
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- north norfolk
i don't think i've ever come across such a silly thread.....and i've tried very seriously to start some in my time
.....and i've tried very seriously to start some in my time
Pilgrimmick
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- Argyll
Agree! Any old Massey will suffice, and be cheaper than the ECUs!i don't think i've ever come across such a silly thread
spin cycle
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- north norfolk
sad thing is you'll need shotgun shells not ecus