Two axle versus three axles.

[agri knives]

Hi , I have a pottinger 7210 wagon on two axles , this model is very popular on three axles on the continent, are three axles better or worse for following around tight corners. Thinking of going to three axles, are they worth it. Pros and cons of both please.

 

[Zebbedee]

As long as it’s got a steering axle on rear it should actually be more manouverable than tandem as pivot point which on a tri axle is centre axle will be closer to tractor as opposed to tandem axle where pivot point is between axles. In practice if rear steer on tandem axle there will not be much difference. Other points are tri axle will not transfer so much weight for traction

 

[d williams]

Hi , I have a pottinger 7210 wagon on two axles , this model is very popular on three axles on the continent, are three axles better or worse for following around tight corners. Thinking of going to three axles, are they worth it. Pros and cons of both please.

I’d want first and third axel steering and proper steering not just floating going forward

 

[335d]

I know not the best advert, but look at the latest grassmen video with the smyth tri axle trailer with front and back steering axles. Looks to turn in well. Also steers in reverse as well.

 

[agri knives]

I’d want first and third axel steering and proper steering not just floating going forward

I have forced steering on the wagons already , it’s the only way to save tyres. Great job.

 

[kiwi pom]

Tare weight would be a con for the tri axle.
Maybe not important in Ireland?

 

[agri knives]

Tare weight would be a con for the tri axle.
Maybe not important in Ireland?

Your right , there are no weight rules here on machines.

 

[335d]

I thought a silage wagon would come under the same regulations as a trailer, where you can carry more with a tri axle trailer.

https://www.rsa.ie/Documents/VS_Information_Notes/Agricultural_Vehicles/Weights%20and%20Dimensions%20for%20Agricultural%20Vehicles.pdf

 

[fiat 9090]

Hi , I have a pottinger 7210 wagon on two axles , this model is very popular on three axles on the continent, are three axles better or worse for following around tight corners. Thinking of going to three axles, are they worth it. Pros and cons of both please.

No need for 3 axles in a small wagon like that ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[agri knives]

No need for 3 axles in a small wagon like that ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

She’s only 11 ton empty and brings 25 ton of grass.