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Facts about the Swedish EPA-Tractor
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EPA-Tractor:
The EPA-tractor, within Swedish terminology, is a car that has been converted into an agricultural machine. Sometimes trucks or buses were also used as a basis. The name was aimed at low prices and simpler quality, after the EPA discount store. The EPA-tractor was also previously called a car-tractor, tractor or auto-tractor.
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History:
The EPA-tractors began to be built at the end of the 20th century and became commonplace in the 30s, and were just over 5,000 shortly before the Second World War. In 1939, the Swedish state appointed an investigation, which on May 31, 1940, resulted in the EPA-tractor movement (1940: 440) on "the assignment of certain automobiles to the vehicle type of motor vehicle". There it was described how an EPA-tractor could be designed and performed in accordance with current regulations. July 1, 1952, the registration duty for the EPA-tractors was introduced.
In the 1950s, the EPA-tractors began to die out, new real tractors had fallen in price and were more accessible, and when the three-point lift was introduced to the real tractors, such as Ferguson TE20, Fordson Höglund, and Volvo's T-series, it became more or minor death bumps for the EPA-tractors.
The EPA-tractors then began to be used by young people, like the age of 16, who discovered that using the EPA Tractor Act, they were able to drive before the age of 18. During the 60s and 70s, the number of EPA-tractors increased rapidly again, so that both the government and the traffic safety agency got their eyes on them.
In 1963, they introduced the possibility of being able to rebuild and register the car/truck as an A-tractor. This was not used to the extent that the Road Safety Agency had intended since the young people quickly learned that the A-tractors had harder rules for the gear ratio and the top speed than the EPA tractor, and therefore could not run faster than 30km/h.
The then-seated government decided that on March 31, 1975, the EPA-tractors would be banned and the EPA-tractor rules replaced by the A-tractor regulations because they considered the EPA-tractors to be a traffic hazard and an accident hazard. Those in traffic were granted an exemption to be used in traffic for three years until March 1978, but the dispensation for the use was extended in 1976 by the Minister of Communications to apply until March 1980. After protests and the collection of about 6,800 signatures, the Government changed its opinion in 1978 and decided that the EPA-tractors that already existed could remain
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Requirements for Conversion to EPA-Tractor:
A basic requirement of the EPA-tractor movement (1940: 440) was that the EPA-tractor should have a load-bearing frame and not a self-supporting body. Another requirement was that there should not be any suspension on the rear wheels, which had to be mounted rigidly in the frame. An EPA-tractor has no limit on the number of gears, but a maximum gear ratio of 10: 1 between the engine and the wheel. That is, the driving wheels were allowed to make a maximum of 1 turn when the engine crankshaft made 10 turns when the highest gear is engaged. Another requirement was that the distance between the wheel axles (wheelbase) had to be no more than 225 cm. [1] The EPA-tractor must also be equipped with a towing device. The maximum permissible speed of road travel was, according to the EPA-tractor run from 1940, 20 km/h, which was increased in the 1950s to 30 km/h. On July 1, 1970, requirements for cab or jetty for the EPA-tractor were introduced. An LGF-sign at the back of the Epa-tractor was introduced in August 1980 on a voluntary basis, but as of January 1, 1982, became a requirement for the EPA-tractor.
A basic requirement of the EPA-tractor movement (1940: 440) was that the EPA-tractor should have a load-bearing frame and not a self-supporting body. Another requirement was that there should not be any suspension on the rear wheels, which had to be mounted rigidly in the frame. An EPA-tractor has no limit on the number of gears, but a maximum gear ratio of 10: 1 between the engine and the wheel. That is, the driving wheels were allowed to make a maximum of 1 turn when the engine crankshaft made 10 turns when the highest gear is engaged. Another requirement was that the distance between the wheel axles (wheelbase) had to be no more than 225 cm. [1] The EPA-tractor must also be equipped with a towing device. The maximum permissible speed of road travel was, according to the EPA-tractor run from 1940, 20 km/h, which was increased in the 1950s to 30 km/h. On July 1, 1970, requirements for cab or jetty for the EPA-tractor were introduced. An LGF-sign at the back of the Epa-tractor was introduced in August 1980 on a voluntary basis, but as of January 1, 1982, became a requirement for the EPA-tractor.
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Ford model A or AA was most likely the most common starting point for construction work before the Second World War, but many other brands of trucks, buses, and cars with strong engines were also used for remodeling.
Volvo Duett was a common starting point for construction work in the late 1960s and until the changed rules were introduced in 1975. It was built on a frame which was a condition of an EPA building. It was also quite common and spare parts were, therefore, no problem. On more modern cars, such as Volvo Duett, it was enough to block the gears over the second to get the right gear, but its more modern high-speed motors allowed the speed to reach more than twice the statutory speed of 30 km/h, and its short shaft spacing and mute suspension, the road properties were not the best. The many accidents involving young drivers at the wheel contributed to the EPA-tractors being banned from being re-manufactured after 1975.
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Ford model A or AA was most likely the most common starting point for construction work before the Second World War, but many other brands of trucks, buses, and cars with strong engines were also used for remodeling.
Volvo Duett was a common starting point for construction work in the late 1960s and until the changed rules were introduced in 1975. It was built on a frame which was a condition of an EPA building. It was also quite common and spare parts were, therefore, no problem. On more modern cars, such as Volvo Duett, it was enough to block the gears over the second to get the right gear, but its more modern high-speed motors allowed the speed to reach more than twice the statutory speed of 30 km/h, and its short shaft spacing and mute suspension, the road properties were not the best. The many accidents involving young drivers at the wheel contributed to the EPA-tractors being banned from being re-manufactured after 1975.
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Car Accident!
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Hi, Murtaugh here. I've spent a week on Christmas at my grandma's, and when my aunt gave me and my brother a ride back home, something shocking happened which I won't forget. We hit a goddamn DEER! That's right! I was half-asleep in the backseat when I suddenly heard a very loud bang which almost made me shit my pants.
Thankfully, NONE of us got hurt! We were 100% fine.
My aunt's car was filled with smoke and EVERY airbag became triggered at the impact. The front of it, however, DAMN... it was totally busted up. TOTALLY fucked up. One of the headlights broke, and the frickin' grille came off. After we got out, some young woman came by and asked if we were OK, and we were of course. We were standing while my aunt was going to call a Taxi for me and my brother, but then some other woman came by and stopped in front of us, and gave us a lift home. I know, sometimes, no one rides for free, but we got ourselves a ride back home, though.
As so you know, I'm totally fine! NO serious injuries.
Thankfully, NONE of us got hurt! We were 100% fine.
My aunt's car was filled with smoke and EVERY airbag became triggered at the impact. The front of it, however, DAMN... it was totally busted up. TOTALLY fucked up. One of the headlights broke, and the frickin' grille came off. After we got out, some young woman came by and asked if we were OK, and we were of course. We were standing while my aunt was going to call a Taxi for me and my brother, but then some other woman came by and stopped in front of us, and gave us a lift home. I know, sometimes, no one rides for free, but we got ourselves a ride back home, though.
As so you know, I'm totally fine! NO serious injuries.
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My school has driven me SO tired, but now I'm finally out. Now I can stay up late to watch Live-Streams, chat with you all, draw dragons and not worry about to get up early to catch the bus.
I'm also about to mention some fun activities I'm about to do on my summer break. I'm heading back to my favorite hobby to draw dragons, going to the beach, be on DeviantART and chat with my friends, and be with friends I have outside, but mostly to draw dragons and to be with my dearest friend Albin by working on our enormous collections of Muscle Cars, Veteran Cars, Hot Rods, Pilsner Cars, Classic Cars, Trucks, RV's, Vans, Tractors, and a LOTS of other awesome, classic vehicles! I'm also going to be a part of MANY Power Big Meets, Classic Car Cruisings, Classic Car Shows, Classic Car Contests and MANY giant races together with Albin!
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