graysonh
Member
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2017
- Messages
- 32
- Location
- Sierra Foothills, CA
- Tractor
- Yanmar YM 155D (mine), Landini 85F (at the day job)
Hello Kubota Forum, first off, I apologize if this should be in the Buying / Pricing thread.
At work we're looking for a new tractor -- top on the list is a L6060 4WD HST with cab -- to handle most of our spraying in the spring and summer. The sprayer has a 52 PTO HP requirement. The rep from the sprayer company has assured me that as long as we hit 52, we're fine. That is to say, 70 is no better than 53 with regard to tractor performance while using the sprayer.
My primary question: is this true in y'all's experience? We have a hilly property, and it's hot so the AC will be on. I am concerned about power loss when going uphill, etc. I have a fair amount of tractor experience, but I've never had a cab or a hydrostatic tractor. Secondary questions are whether HST is better/worse/the same as geared transmission when it comes to power maintenance, and, of course, if there's any other models in the same size and price range that I should be considering.
Thanks! I hope that was clear.
At work we're looking for a new tractor -- top on the list is a L6060 4WD HST with cab -- to handle most of our spraying in the spring and summer. The sprayer has a 52 PTO HP requirement. The rep from the sprayer company has assured me that as long as we hit 52, we're fine. That is to say, 70 is no better than 53 with regard to tractor performance while using the sprayer.
My primary question: is this true in y'all's experience? We have a hilly property, and it's hot so the AC will be on. I am concerned about power loss when going uphill, etc. I have a fair amount of tractor experience, but I've never had a cab or a hydrostatic tractor. Secondary questions are whether HST is better/worse/the same as geared transmission when it comes to power maintenance, and, of course, if there's any other models in the same size and price range that I should be considering.
Thanks! I hope that was clear.