A Gearbox is a mechanism that changes the input drive speed to a lower or higher output speed or reverses the direction of rotation. Tractor gear boxes are usually multi-ratio, with modern ones being of a Continuously variable design (CVT). Also referred to as the Transmission, as it transmits power from the Engine to the Wheels or other Mechanism's being driven. (Note: Transmission can also refer to the whole drive train of gearbox, Differential, Reductions, and Hubs ).

Types of GearboxEdit

• Manual Gearbox -
• Automatic Gearbox -
• Semi-Automatic Gearbox -
• CVT -
• Hydrostatic -
• Torque Converter -

List of ManufacturersEdit

• A lot of tractor maker install there own design, but some models and Automatic ones are built by specialists.
• Allinson
• Brockhurst
• Funk
• ZF

Other Transmission PartsEdit

• GKN Sanky - Axles
• Kirstall - Axles
• County - Reductions (creeper Gearboxes)

See alsoEdit

Glossary Index