Posted 10/24/2006 15:37 (#54793 - in reply to #54775) Subject: Yes, no, maybe
Brazilton KS
The term IVT means infinately varible transmission. There are more then just a few designs which have been built to achieve this goal. The powered ring gear is only one of many, and I'd bet eventually will be proven to not be the best of the choices die to the inefficiency inherent in the hydrostat path.
IVT fuel consumption -- Nebraska tractor tests
