We have two front axle suspension upgrade kits available for most T6, T6000, T7 SWB, Maxxum and Puma SWB. These kits are designed to increase suspension travel, whilst softening the ride by allowing the axle to float underneath the tractor.
Superglide Dual Accumulator Front Suspension Upgrade
The dual accumulator kit is suitable for tractors up to Tier 4A, identifiable by the old shape roof fitted with halogen work lights. This kit replaces the one original accumulator with two accumulators at more optimised pressures which increases suspension travel. These are mounted on a hydraulic manifold, fitted with a flow control valve which allows the oil to flow more freely between the suspension ram and accumulators, making the suspension softer. This system transforms the front suspension from an axle that barely moves to a fully floating front axle. This system is often used to replace a damaged accumulator, as the kit is not much more expensive than replacing the single standard accumulator.
Superglide Add On Front Suspension Upgrade
The add on accumulator kit is suitable for Tier 4B and stage 5 tractors, identifiable by the new shape roof with factory fitted LED work lights. These models have an improved and more advanced suspension system than the previous models. This system uses two accumulators, a large one for the piston side of the ram and a small one for the rod side of the ram. This system utilises a proportional valve controlled from the tractors software to maintain damping to a firm level. Our kit adds an extra accumulator working in conjunction with a calibrated valve, to act as an inline damper softening the ride and allowing the suspension to float without carrying additional weight on the front of the tractor. We recommend that the standard accumulators are checked for pressures when fitting this kit.
Long Wheelbase Suspension
The larger Puma and T7 LWB models feature a semi-active system that works very well, providing the accumulator is charged to the correct pressure. If you feel yours is under performing, we can advise on accumulator pressures as well as supply high quality HYDAC pre-charged replacement accumulators.