CURRENT PRACTICE in TRACTOR TRANSMISSION GEARS

PRESENTED here is an analysis of the gearing of 11 tractor transmissions.

The material is discussed under the following divisions:

1. 1.
   Basic gear systems in use.
2. 2.
   Gear-form modifications and methods of final finishing.
3. 3.
   Materials and heat-treatment.
4. 4.
   Surface compressive stresses.
5. 5.
   Beam stresses.