Comparative Analysis
The
COLLINS WORKALLŽ meets the ideal criteria in the following eleven areas.
Its flexibility and versatility mean that its uses are limited only by one's imagination.
|
Area of concern |
Most tractors |
Collins Workall |
| WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY | Weight near the rear wheels make front very light. Needs weight or loader added at front. |
Tractor with weight between axles. |
| DRIVER AND ENGINE LOCATION |
Poor
visibility. |
Engine behind the driver |
| PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF DRIVER | No cab, Pipe or Square Tube behind and over driver. | Safety bar to hold driver in seat during operation and driver protective cage |
| PROTECTION OF MACHINE | No undercarriage protection or engine protection. | Removable skid plates and engine protection. |
| STEERING | Front steering = poor turning radius, push materials,brakes needed | Articulate in the middle. |
| FLEXION | Not enough flexion to keep 4 wheels on ground in rough terrain | Oscillate in the middle so all 4 wheels are always in contact with the ground |
|
TIRES |
Different size front and rear, odd sizes, often calcium loaded. |
4
tires of same size. |
|
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE |
Front wheel drive is different ratio to rear. |
4 equal size tires, and front and rear axles have same ratio |
| CLUTCH /GEARS /SPEED RANGE | Situations change constantly on varying terrain and thus need to keep shifting or not match speed with work. | Hydrostatic drive with one pedal control. |
| P.T.O.-LIVE- (70 HP) | Most often it is rear PTO and some tractors offer middle PTO. | Live P.T.O. front or rear at discretion of the operator. |
| THREE POINT HITCH Category II & I | Most tractors offer 3 point hitch in rear but not in front. |
Provide 3 point hitch on Front and Rear so the operator may choose the best location to match attachment to the job |