A Few Hints On How To Avoid Power Hop...

• Make sure your tractor has sufficient weight (ballast) to transmit the power to the ground.
• Make sure the weight of your tractor is distributed correctly between front and rear axles.
• Make sure your tires are inflated to the correct pressures to carry the load, taking into account additional weights of implements, tanks and other loads.

What is “power hop”?
Power hop is a vertical jumping of a 4WD or MFWA tractor under load.
It begins with a difference in traction between front & rear tires, causing energy to build up in the tires & drivetrain.
When the tires finally break traction, recoil energy is released suddenly, causing the machine to jump. Once Power hop begins, it tends to continue under its own momentum.

When does “power hop” occur?
Power hop can affect any make or model of 4WD or MFWA tractor. It occurs under heavy drawbar load, most commonly with towed implements. Typically the ground is dry and very firm underneath, with loose soil on top.
Power hop tendency and intensity increase as power input increases. Power hop can occur with bias or radial tires, but... It is most prevalent with radial tires because they have significantly more traction than bias tires.

But, power hop can be controlled!

What causes Power hop?

• Not enough tractor weight for tractor horsepower
• Incorrect weight distribution between front and rear axles
• Incorrect tire pressures
• Improper drawbar position
• Tires too small for tractor horsepower

Following the “Rules To Obtain Optimum Tire Performance” Will Solve Most Power Hop Problems.

If You Have Power Hop On A MFWA Tractor, click here.

If You Have Power Hop On A 4WD Tractor, click here.

What about pressure recommendations for Combines, Sprayers & other type Machines?