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Feeder drivers what has been your favorite tractor???
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<blockquote data-quote="JonFrum" data-source="post: 768619" data-attributes="member: 18044"><p>I'm not a Feeder Driver and I don't play one on TV, but I am a Yard Shifter. Currently we use a regular Mack to shift the yard, which is no fun. Though at least they all have power steering, not like those Beasts of Old I used on occasion.</p><p> </p><p>But the best was those middle years we had an actual Shifter, a vehicle specifically designed for shifting. Originally we had a yellow one that didn't have an inignition key. Just turn a switch and it started. Then later a white one like most buildings have.</p><p> </p><p>Shifters are automatics and have two brake pedals. The second is where the clutch would be. You drive with your left foot operating the brake and your right operating the accelerator. Very stable and comfortable considering all the twisting and turning you do in the seat.</p><p> </p><p>The Fifth Wheel raises and lowers by a lever in the cab, so you don't have to get out and raise and lower the trailer legs all the time.</p><p> </p><p>Disconecting from a trailer is just a matter of pushing a button. No need to get out and pull a release lever.</p><p> </p><p>Lots of window visibility, and easy rear-door access to the air hoses and light cord.</p><p> </p><p>Alas, my building doesn't rate a <u>real</u> shifter anymore. Now we use tractors with cracked frames that can't be taken out on the road.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JonFrum, post: 768619, member: 18044"] I'm not a Feeder Driver and I don't play one on TV, but I am a Yard Shifter. Currently we use a regular Mack to shift the yard, which is no fun. Though at least they all have power steering, not like those Beasts of Old I used on occasion. But the best was those middle years we had an actual Shifter, a vehicle specifically designed for shifting. Originally we had a yellow one that didn't have an inignition key. Just turn a switch and it started. Then later a white one like most buildings have. Shifters are automatics and have two brake pedals. The second is where the clutch would be. You drive with your left foot operating the brake and your right operating the accelerator. Very stable and comfortable considering all the twisting and turning you do in the seat. The Fifth Wheel raises and lowers by a lever in the cab, so you don't have to get out and raise and lower the trailer legs all the time. Disconecting from a trailer is just a matter of pushing a button. No need to get out and pull a release lever. Lots of window visibility, and easy rear-door access to the air hoses and light cord. Alas, my building doesn't rate a [U]real[/U] shifter anymore. Now we use tractors with cracked frames that can't be taken out on the road. [/QUOTE]
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