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20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Tractors pitted against the dyno for charity power testing day

An eclectic mix of brands, sizes and ages of tractors were pitted against the dyno in support of the North West Air Ambulance at Myercough College

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Tractors pitted against the dyno for charity power testing day

Many modern tractors have the requirement of movement before ‘boost' kicks in, so horse power may not be as high as manufacturers quote. Torque is also measured from the pto at a pto speed of 1,000rpm...

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