Thread: Puma low range

I know its ridiculously slow isn't it

Originally Posted by spudfan

Was in low range first gear in the Puma recently. Got passed out by two snails. They can sure move.

But,there are times when you really need it......

Its good when it chuggs past those jap things that are stopped

Originally Posted by spudfan

Was in low range first gear in the Puma recently. Got passed out by two snails. They can sure move.

You're lucky I got over taken by Dullbird - on foot, going up a hill


Actually it is great especially for towing off-road

and i thought the td5 was low... i got passed by a mate walking while i was in 3rd low towing the boat off the ramp to the washdown. Admittedly i was only on tickover as i wasnt in any rush due to the queue!

not had the chance to try it in action yet tho...

the puma sounds seriously low!

Steve

In first gear, the governor used to cut in on my Haflinger at 7km/h.
IIRC, the overall gearing was about 66:1. That is about the same as the Puma isn't it?
I found it useful on the Haflinger, although that might have been partly because of the 643cc engine.

Is the puma 1st a granny low or is it used on the road like a normal first gear?

High range first is a brisk walking pace...my lady calls it 1a and second is 1b

Low range first is as slow as you can go forwards before you go backwards.

As spudfan suggests: if you are into observing nature then low first is the gear to use...in fact get out, walk around, make a cup of tea and the Defender will catch up eventually...the snails will get there first.