Saturday, December 7, 2013

Torque Trumps Horsepower

An 850 HP John Deere diesel vs an 18 HP Steam Tractor



Torque, and the coefficient of static friction (so that the torque is not wasted, and can be firmly transferred for usable work) defeat the bluster & bravado of "more horsepower" every time.
Physics works.
Enjoy

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