The project brief
The brief
WAE were approached by JCB to support the aerodynamic element of a bold new project; to deliver the aerodynamics to beat the world record for the world’s fastest tractor. The project was carried out on the standard JCB Fastrac model. The world record was recorded as an average speed over two 1 km runs and the aerodynamic development was carried out over 3 months.
The work
- Streamlining the JCB Fastrac bodywork by the development of a Front Splitter, Belly Plate, and Rear Diffuser
- Aerodynamic Development involving over 65 CFD Runs
- Cooling System Analysis
The outcome
25% Reduction in Drag Over Standard Fastrac Tractor
Standard Cab 200mm lower and 300mm narrower to reduce Aerodynamic Drag
The vehicle hit 153.7 mph with an average of 135.1 mph
The previous record was beaten by over 50mph
