What are typical builds for a farming 5th wheel truck?

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  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    Ok, here’s a real life example...., This truck was owned by the city of Ripley here in WV. In order to achieve the best of both worlds..... they ordered it with 2 speed rear ends. Hi for on highway, and low for off road and hard slow pulling when loaded.... and has a wet kit for a hydraulic trailer..... something you may think about too?? 6E7B0147-0593-4DB3-A51A-10D1A18B12F8.jpeg 411297D9-6E48-42FA-9FD7-06E4AEE1FDBB.png 8E33397F-D703-45BF-926E-BE6DC5CE255C.jpeg
     
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  3. Epicdudejo

    Epicdudejo Bobtail Member

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    @OLDSKOOLERnWV that certainly would provide the spread for all-around driving.

    On the bright side, the game allows me to run brand new equipment ;)

    Assuming I wanted to simplify my shifter, would a FR series 10-speed give me enough gear spread?
     
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  4. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    In all my years of farming the mist common transmissions ive seen were either Eaton 10 speeds or Eaton 13 speeds... Unfortunately I do not know specifically what models.

    And 3.75 rear ends are pretty common on farms.
     
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  5. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    FR B, or FRO C ?? Which FR series are you thinking of....?
     
  6. Epicdudejo

    Epicdudejo Bobtail Member

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    *shuffles through PDF document* That would be...the FRO-C
     
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