Front Axle Steering
- 1000 and 2000 Series Machines
These Fastrac machines have hydrostatic steering similar to most agricultural tractors with only a hydraulic link between the steering wheels and the front wheels. This limits the maximum speed of these models to 50 km/h (31 mph), except now in Germany where 60 km/h (37 mph) is allowed.
- 100, 3000, 7000 and 8000 Series Machines
These machines have mechanical power steering similar to a large truck. This system gives a mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front wheels. Generally these machines have had a maximum speed of 65 km/h (40 mph) except some 100 and 3000 series machines having a maximum speed of 75 km/h (47 mph).
An automatic GPS controlled steering system using a (Differential Global Positioning System) is available for the 7000 and 8000 series machines.
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