Comparison CTV TO HST COMPARISON

[crazyal]

I see your point, the hydro is a no brainer to drive. It took a couple weeks to get used the the lever. Every once in a while I still try to reverse with my foot.

No brainer, well maybe for some but it took me a little while. I was use to my shuttle shift BH and at first I wouldn't rev the motor up and just push on the pedal only to find I was dogging the engine. Now I've gotten use to HST and both the auto throttle and HST response I'm fine.

I really like the HST response knob. When the driveway start to get a little icy I just drive up and down it with the HST response turned to act immediately. By pushing on the forward/ reverse pedal it really spins the tires and the tire chains dig up the ice very quickly. Does CTV have the option to adjust how quick it responds?

 

[Sumpter]

crazyal that it the reactivity switch on NH that adjusts the response.

 

[bironacad]

Bought the 3045, signed today! Delivered end of next week

I drove, the JD 3520, the MF 1635 and was in the Cab of two different Kabotas and for the money New Holland won hands down. I was really concerned with all the talk about the HST verse the CVT, that is why I started this thread. I tried all the relevant horsepower tractors, going back and fourth, turning while putting the loader up and down as suggested in other threads then did the same with the New Holland 3045 but did it last. I was really happy with all the suggestions on this thread and tried as many as I could, the 3045 was great! One post said that you had to come to a complete stop before switching into reverse but this is not the case. The dealer said to through it in reverse while moving forward as written in the glossy promo literature and I did just that. The tractor comes to a halt then starts going backwards just like reversing your foot on the HST. The only time I had to use the brake was when initially starting up, much like a car when taking it out of park, you step on the brake put the lever forward and away you go. Also the ranges are all push button, no levers to pull for four wheel drive as on the Massey. The 3045 is almost 2000 lbs heavier then the 1643. When shifting ranges on the 1643 MF I had to nudge the pedal to get it to changes ranges.

Anyway happy with all your suggestions and put my money where my ........
lol. I have attached a picture of the 3045, it will take a week or so to get all the addd toys that I am getting with it, I am looking forward to the end of next week.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations, I am sure you will get a ot of enjoyment out of it.:thumbsup:

 

[farmall40]

Congtrats, keep us posted how you like the CVT. I really like mine.

 

[bironacad]

Thanks again for all the input on the two styles of transmissions! This forum was a real help in my approach to buying my new tractor.

 

[Sumpter]

I think you made a good choice bironacad. I sure like the 3040 I got. I especially like how comfortable it is in the cab and how everything is close at hand when working the tractor. Enjoy. Bet it will be a long week. :laughing:

 

[Ford tractor]

Did the MF dealer say what models are HST and 300HP? I think that dealer may be confused. MF is part of AGCO which also owns Fendt, and I think the ones that large use the Fendt CVT.

Once you get over a certain size I think HST generates too much heat. You don't see very many machines over 100 hp in HST.

Maybe you need to get out more?

John Deere Crawler Dozer


You won't find applications that are harder on transmissions than a dozer, yet they seem to do just fine with HST at the Deere factory...

 

[bironacad]

I think you made a good choice bironacad. I sure like the 3040 I got. I especially like how comfortable it is in the cab and how everything is close at hand when working the tractor. Enjoy. Bet it will be a long week. :laughing:

Don't you know it. Thanks for your inputs especially. If your tractor can roll in second range for five miles up and down 10-15% grades while blowing snow my 600 foot drive on level ground will be a snap, eh?

Take care and I will show some pictures when doing my extension on the house.

I will miss the rustic looks of the McCormick Farmall as the dealer gave me $650 for it in trade so I will have to change my Avatar.

 

[Sumpter]

You shouldn't have any troubles on your drive. Probably won't even need chains. Please let me know how things are going once you get it. I don't if I said it here, but I did find one thing it won't do......push 8 inches of really wet slushy snow up hill with the blade. Just not enough traction even with chains on all 4.