mshumack
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Sep 22, 2015
- Messages
- 62
- Location
- Central FL, Florida
- Tractor
- 2015 Kubota BX2370 w/ FEL and MMM
I have seen several videos and threads complaining that the BX70 series tractors don't stop quick enough when your foot is removed from forward/reverse pedal. One person/post said it is normal as long as tractor stops in less than 10 feet according to the manual (I have not seen this myself in the operators manual I downloaded).
Some say its a dangerous condition but Dealers won't fix (because Dealers say its normal), other owners say it is working fine and they prefer a gentle stop rather than an immediate stop when lifting foot.
Is it just personal preference - or is this a safety issue?
If you are on a hill will the tractor continue to roll or does it come to a stop in 5ft+/- no matter the grade? Do you just rely on the parking brake pedal to stop you?
I'm going to try a BX2370 tomorrow and need to decide rather quickly since the 0% financing program ends next week.
I'm sorry I saw these threads/videos now, as I have real concern. I don't want to get into a situation where I need to stop quickly and can't.
Some say its a dangerous condition but Dealers won't fix (because Dealers say its normal), other owners say it is working fine and they prefer a gentle stop rather than an immediate stop when lifting foot.
Is it just personal preference - or is this a safety issue?
If you are on a hill will the tractor continue to roll or does it come to a stop in 5ft+/- no matter the grade? Do you just rely on the parking brake pedal to stop you?
I'm going to try a BX2370 tomorrow and need to decide rather quickly since the 0% financing program ends next week.
I'm sorry I saw these threads/videos now, as I have real concern. I don't want to get into a situation where I need to stop quickly and can't.