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Electrically Actuated Clutch
Electrically Actuated Clutch

Plainfield, IL, farmer Dale Bronk installed an Electrically Actuated Clutch on his White 4-210 4WD tractor because he couldn't operate the manual clutch lever. He replaced the clevis pin connecting the foot pedal linkage to the internal clutch assembly with a pin that protruded about 2 inches to the side of the linkage. Then he installed a 12-volt linear actuator on the side of the chassis directly beneath the protruding pin such that its shaft extended vertically. When the actuator is extended, it comes in contact with the pin and disengages the clutch; when the actuator is retracted, the clutch spring engages the clutch. A toggle switch mounted on the left side of the instrument panel activates the actuator. Red/green lights indicate when the clutch is engaged or disengaged.

Estimated Cost Cost range: See below

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Lower extremity


SourceDale Bronk
R.R. 2
Plainfield, IL, 60544
Last updated: Aug 30, 2022


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