RE: [ihc] RA-15 / RA-20

["Mac @ TRIAD" <mac@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

## >> Eaton 15201? Inquiring minds with obscure parts inventories
## >> want to know ;)
## >>
## >> FWIW, the RA-15 and RA-20's are the same carrier(3rd member,
## >> whatever),
## >> housing and axles with up-rated wheel bearings and hubs to
## >> account for the
## >> higher weight rating of the RA-20. This according to IH publication
## >> CTS-402, which is available for viewing on Allan W's web site.
## >>
## >> Jim

the question on my mind now is...

why does the RA-15 have bigger brakes than an RA-20?  according to Greg and
as measured on the RA-15 that my B122 originally came with, the RA-15 has
14" brake drums with the six on seven and a quarter lug pattern, where the
RA20 with the standard eight lug (i forget what diameter)--just like my
current D60FF has--carries 12" drums.  why?

bigger brakes, lower weight rating.  smaller brakes, higher weight rating.
what gives?

--Mac

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