r/machinesinaction 17d ago

Case Steam Traction Engine Plowing!

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u/areyoukiddingmebru 17d ago

45hp and 1000+ torque

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u/g3nerallycurious 16d ago

Is that actually true?

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u/areyoukiddingmebru 16d ago

Probably not. I was just making a point because steam engines have a massive amount of torque relative to horsepower. Especially at low RPM. Imagine a 45hp garden tractor trying to do that.

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u/Zealousideal_Ad_821 11d ago

A little late but… The Case 150 had 170 HP and 5000 lb/ft of torque