Kubota HST Plus?

[Catfish Man]

How long has this technology been around?

Any known issues?

Who is running it and how many hours do you have on your machine?


thanks,

 

[nybirdman]

My tractor is a 2008 model(L4240) at least I purchased it in Jan.2008;has 485 hours with HST+ ,no problems.I like it a lot.

 

[Catfish Man]

My tractor is a 2008 model(L4240) at least I purchased it in Jan.2008;has 485 hours with HST+ ,no problems.I like it a lot.

Thanks L4240 is the one I'm considering, I really like it. I'm just nervous about all the electronic stuff, halfway wondering if I need to go with something simpler for longevity.

 

[cougar21300]

I have seen quite a few of them at the dealership I work at with 1500+ problem free hours and no problems. I also know of a customer that has 800 something on his and still hasn't done even one of the required 300 hour tranny oil changes, NOT recommended and the neglect will certainly cost him in the long run, but so far no problems. I have about 650 hours on my L5740 and love the tractor! I had a perfectly good L5030 before, but productiveity wise it doesn't hold a candle to the 5240. Where I formerly had to climb the half mile driveway from my pond in second range, I can now do it in third by just split shifting down on the steepest parts.

 

[Catfish Man]

Do you think the HST Plus is user friendly for new tractor operators?
Or does it create more confusion?

I have been on tractors my whole life, but my wife and son's will be using this tractor to clear snow while I'm away from work.

thanks for the replies

 

[GreenWannabe]

I would suggest you take them to the dealership and let them try it out, get the salesman to help instruct them and give them tips. They may decide fairly quickly if they will be able to use it or not.

 

[Catfish Man]

I would suggest you take them to the dealership and let them try it out, get the salesman to help instruct them and give them tips. They may decide fairly quickly if they will be able to use it or not.

The problem with that is the teenage boys are gonna be all over the one that has the most gadgets. They will have no problem driving it around the parking lot.

They both have very limited experience on a ford 1715 with a traditional transmission.

But when I'm not around and there is snow to be cleared, how are they gonna do on their own with all the HST plus options to choose from.

 

[nybirdman]

The beauty of the HST+ is you don't have to use it(if unfamilar).On my L4240 I do everyting in medium range,all but road travel.It's just a flick of the lever up and down.IF you start to bog;just go down a range.Very simple and I don't believe you can "hurt it".I sometimes use "stall guard" when moving dirt,but never use the "auto throttle".IMO the L4240 is a very good all around tractor.
I plow snow,roto-till,brush-hog,pull a two bottom plow,box-blade ect.and find the HST+ perfect for these tasks.
Picture when new.I now have a seven ft.Bush-Hog rear blade and a eight ft.FEL mounted snow blade.

 

[Catfish Man]

Thanks guys, I'm feeling better about it now.

I just needed to hear from some real world users.

Unless someone comes in with a killer price on something else, I'm going with the L4240

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I can't think of one thats been a problem.