Posted by Goose on April 24, 2011 at 13:16:58 from (67.63.68.13):
In Reply to: 2 vs. 4 vs. 6 cylinder posted by SouthernFarmall on April 24, 2011 at 13:06:51:
It"s a simple, logical fact that the more cylinders an engine has, the smoother it runs.
As far as how many cylinders a tractor engine has, probably a combination of factors, such as simplicity of design, reliability, engines available of a particular size, (some tractor manufacturers purchased their engines from an outside source on occasion), engineer"s personal preference, etc. Maybe even the "we"ve always done it that way" syndrome.
Can"t say exactly what would lead to a final decision.
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