N80 said:I'll expose my ignorance and ask a follow on question. I have a basic gear drive tractor and I really like it that way (and really liked the price to). I do not mind clutching at all and it is totally second nature. However, my tractor is so basic.....How basic is it?.....It is so basic that you have to stop to change gears. Unsynchronized in other words. You can change gears while moving if everything is just right but its tricky and probably not recommended.
So the question is, are there synchronized gear transmissions? You know, just like a car or truck. Shift gears at any time while moving? I'm big on simple, basic and cheap and even though I'm happy as a clam with my current machine, a machine that you could shift gears on the fly would be hog heaven to me. What are the weaknesses of such a tranny in a tractor other than increased price and complexity?
N80 said:I'll expose my ignorance and ask a follow on question. I have a basic gear drive tractor and I really like it that way (and really liked the price to). I do not mind clutching at all and it is totally second nature. However, my tractor is so basic.....How basic is it?.....It is so basic that you have to stop to change gears. Unsynchronized in other words. You can change gears while moving if everything is just right but its tricky and probably not recommended.
So the question is, are there synchronized gear transmissions? You know, just like a car or truck. Shift gears at any time while moving? I'm big on simple, basic and cheap and even though I'm happy as a clam with my current machine, a machine that you could shift gears on the fly would be hog heaven to me. What are the weaknesses of such a tranny in a tractor other than increased price and complexity?