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Tractor Governor
A Tractor Governor is an important part of the larger tractor family, and is often the first thing the amateur tractor operator or the seasoned tractor owner thinks of when they start their engine. The governor is one of four main engines in modern day tractors, it is the one that controls the "throttle" function, and is what you will use to slow down or increase the speed of the tractor. The governor is designed to be safe and reliable, but also is designed with speed in mind, and if you are an inexperienced driver you may find that one of these engines can be quite a handful! Some of the many different models and designs include: Oil-lubed Governors, Oil-free Governors, Oil-powered Governors and Automatic Heat Injection. Each of these different types of tractors have different operating functions and can be used for different types of purposes, but all of them do come with a few things in common.
There are many aftermarket governess available on the market today, all of which are manufactured by popular automotive aftermarket manufacturer Such as Auto Anything, Tom Wood, Dirt Devil, Moog, Impulse, Pace, Roseman and Tractor Oven. These aftermarket governors have been specifically engineered to provide the highest quality control and reliability with every single model. The most common governor is the "oil-tight" throttle plate. This aftermarket governor is known for its tight oil control, high strength design, and high-end engineering. This particular governor is specifically engineered to keep the engine from overheating, and is recommended for the more experienced tractor operator and is guaranteed to deliver the right amount of torque to help you get going.
If you are looking for a more efficient and reliable performance tractor governor, the "oil-tight" throttle may not be your best bet. Another option is the original hand throttle, which is what most experienced operators prefer. An additional benefit to having a manual tractor governor is the fact that it is easier to control than any other type, especially if you need to slow down the tractor while driving. It is also safer because if there is an issue with the engine overheating or if there is a break in connection with the brake lights then you can manually turn off the governor without having to panic and slam your brakes on. If you choose one of the aftermarket automotive throttles, make sure that you take into consideration the original specifications of your original hand throttle when selecting the best governor for your tractor.