bigbull338
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you want an HST hands down.because using the clutch all the time will wear your knees out.an you can do most everything with the HST.
Transmission type selection
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dex3361
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I have owned and operated geared transmission tractors, never have used a shuttle shift but I currently own 2 HST tractors (3 if you count the old IH/Cub Cadet 129).
I do a lot of FEL loader work and work a lot on hills so the HST is the transmission for me.
My second choice would probably be a shuttle shift and may add one to the fleet someday.:thumbsup:
I do a lot of FEL loader work and work a lot on hills so the HST is the transmission for me.
My second choice would probably be a shuttle shift and may add one to the fleet someday.:thumbsup:
RoyJackson
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Boy, you guys who worry about wearing your clutch out or tiring out your knee are doing too much shifting...more then required for most tasks.
bigbull338
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roy you probly havent ever moved hay all summer or ran a baler.doing those things will wear your knees out.thats why i wish they made high hp HST tractors.but they do make the hydro shuttles.
RoyJackson
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No, I'm a residential operator and I was directing my comments toward those folks.
For you, a reverser transmission would be nice.
But even with a non-synchro gear, I was pretty quick with shifting and can't say I came close to bothering my knees....it's age and abuse wearing out my knees (one of the worst things one can do to damage their knees and feet is stand...especially on a hard (cement) surface.
Rockgod
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Are you talking about the HST or the tractors themselves? Posts/threads on bad HST systems are few and far between. I'm not saying HST is perfect but, "lots of problems and troubles"??
bigbull338
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well see ive done both was on concrete everyday for 27yrs,in an out of a dairy barn.an i tryed to stay outside working because of that reason.my knees are pretty well shot.
DAY
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You don't say if this is a "professional" tractor (i.e., a full time job) or a "weekend Warrior" machine. HST is ideal for learners/the ladies, but you do lose a bit of PTO power, if you are doing some serious (i.e. baling, chopping silage) farming.
That said, I wish I'd had HST- and GPS and cruise control,- when I was on Old Betsy from sun up to sundown!
That said, I wish I'd had HST- and GPS and cruise control,- when I was on Old Betsy from sun up to sundown!
I Like HST痴 for the Safety factor, seems to me to be safer or easier to operate on hills. I have gotten into some sticky situations where operating a clutch would have only added to the 菟ucker factor while trying to get things back into control.
