Kubota HST Plus?

[crazyal]

I wouldn't own a tractor without it. If i never had it I wouldn't miss it but now that I have used it there's no way I would go without. I don't think it's some massive computer controlled invention. For new users it actually makes it easier to use the tractor. You can turn on stall guard and leave it on (stays on even if you shut the tractor off then turn it back on) which will slow down the speed of the tractor automatically if it looks like you are going to stall the engine.

If I'm not mistaken Messick has some videos on their website showing how it works. But above all else I would go try it at the dealer and ask lots of questions. Then come back here and ask us about it's real world applications.

For example, fel work is made much easier. If you're moving a pile of dirt you'll most likely be in "M". When you get to the pile of dirt instead of stopping then dropping down to "L" to dig into the dirt you just keep moving and flick the H-DS lever without even letting up on the HST pedal and it shifts to low. As you back up with a bucket of dirt you flick the lever back and you're in "M".

I use it all the time. Often times I'll be using the tractor and for a short time want the precision that a lower gear offers, maybe working close to something, being able to do it without having to stop is great.

 

[JimP]

The Kubota HST+ is very simple to run. If you want all of the advantages they are there. Otherwise it can act like any other hydrostatic tranny. But after using them I bet you won't give them up. Just over 500 hours and no problems with any of the electronics on the grand l.

 

[RobertN]

What is HST+?

My previous Kubota was from 1986, so have not used this feature.

Is it anything like my current New Holland? I have a switch on the fender and one on the loader joystick; it basically is a high/low range switch in addition to my normal HST range selection. This function works great on the my TC40D.

 

[k0ua]

What is HST+?

My previous Kubota was from 1986, so have not used this feature.

Is it anything like my current New Holland? I have a switch on the fender and one on the loader joystick; it basically is a high/low range switch in addition to my normal HST range selection. This function works great on the my TC40D.

12 minutes of watching, and you will know all:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzO_-LCd838]Kubota HST-Plus Transmission - YouTube[/ame]

James K0UA

 

[crazyal]

What is HST+?

My previous Kubota was from 1986, so have not used this feature.

Is it anything like my current New Holland? I have a switch on the fender and one on the loader joystick; it basically is a high/low range switch in addition to my normal HST range selection. This function works great on the my TC40D.

Yes. I don't know if the NH has the option of having the tractor automatically shift down if it thinks the load is too much and will stall the engine or the auto throttle.

 

[Martian]

12 minutes of watching, and you will know all:


James K0UA

First time I'd seen that video, looks to be pretty useful some very useful features. Not questioning the features, just asking, but how well do they really work? Call me "old school" but my favorite tractor I own is my grandfathers Farmall Cub (inherited). Doesn't have any of the features, but it just works. I really like gear transmissions and though I'm pretty well bought into a HST for a compact, but don't try and put one in a large tractor. I guess my way of thinking is its just one more thing to go wrong. I don't know, never used it, so I don't know both sides to the story, I'm just asking.

 

[RobertN]

Mine is an '01; it does not automatically shift down. I do not know about the newer ones...

Yes. I don't know if the NH has the option of having the tractor automatically shift down if it thinks the load is too much and will stall the engine or the auto throttle.