Patent ID: 9528576
Filing Date: 2016-12-27
CPC Classification: A01D,A01F,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A drive system for an agricultural work machine having a primary drive system configured to drive a performance system for performing a crop preparation or handling operation, the drive system comprising: a hydraulic motor having: (i) a first port and a second port adapted to receive a flow a pressurized fluid; and (ii) a drive shaft configured to produce a drive torque in a first direction and a second direction based on the direction of the flow of fluid through from the first port to the second port, wherein the drive shaft is adapted to couple to the primary drive system; and a tensioner system operatively connected to the motor, wherein a directional movement of the drive shaft in one of the first direction and the second direction adjusts the application of at least one force applied in the drive system to adjust a tension thereof, wherein the tension is adjusted proportionally in response to the drive torque.