Shifting info needed

[JoeinTX]

A hydro is a simple set-up.....push on one pedal for forward...the one right next to it for reverse. Even though I'm a young feller I know what you mean about "tractor knee"......and I feel sure that my left knee will be the first to give out on me in my older age


Many tractors are powershift (no clutching required to shift between gears but still retain a traditional tranny) and have the option of a shuttle shift feature which is simply a little lever on the left-hand side of the steering column that will allow you to jump from forward to reverse with the flip of the wrist. No pedal pushing required for utility work.

[DavidA]

I traded to a New Holland with hydrostatic transmission. My knees thank me every day.

[texbaylea]

Bad knees here too. A hydrostat is great. I had some pain at first using the treadle until I did some stretching exercises for the Achilles tendon. After your ankle loosens up you won't have pain problems. I do use the cruise control whenever it is feasible however to ease the knee.

Vernon