marcha larga

English translation: high speed gear shift

22:17 Sep 19, 2019
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks
Spanish term or phrase: marcha larga
A criticism of a tractor by a Spanish farmer:

Marcha trasera para enganchar aperos muy larga, sería merjor una marcha muy corta.

Help with the concepts of "marcha larga" and "marcha corta" would be much appreciated.
Alan Lambson
Local time: 14:43
English translation:high speed gear shift
Explanation:
march corta - low speed gear shift

Since modern tractors have multiple, rear shift speeds, the lower speeds are more suitable for backing up to connect to other equipment.

This on has 9 forward and 3 reverse speeds
https://www.deere.com/sub-saharan/en/tractors/e-family-tract...
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high speed gear shift


Explanation:
march corta - low speed gear shift

Since modern tractors have multiple, rear shift speeds, the lower speeds are more suitable for backing up to connect to other equipment.

This on has 9 forward and 3 reverse speeds
https://www.deere.com/sub-saharan/en/tractors/e-family-tract...

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