HST vs. Geared
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k0ua
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My latest truck has the backup assist sensors.. I used that think that was crazy " I will never spend money on something stupid like that".. well they came with the truck so I had no choice.. but you know it is pretty handy.
James K0UA
whitedogone
Gold Member
Hydro tractors look like this:
Gear tractors look like this:
Gear tractors look like this:
buck12
Veteran Member
Once you decide on which transmission start a thread on tire choice and then a thread on Deere versus Kubota. It should keep you busy for a while 
Good luck finding the best machine for your needs.
Good luck finding the best machine for your needs.
texasjohn
Super Member
you forgot SUDT vs UDT.
WHITEDOGONE, I think you have the best definition I've ever seen!!
WHITEDOGONE, I think you have the best definition I've ever seen!!
bigbull338
Elite Member
come on guys yall love to get into the gear vs HST.we all have reasons why we like 1 over the other.but the best thing is to test drive both tractors an decide for yourself.
Don87
Elite Member
Actually, test driving won't help much with a decision. One needs to think of the tasks the tractor will be used for as posted previously. Unless the test drive includes real work , like bush hogging, plowing, tilling, snowblowing....etc.
Personally, I'm gald I got HST.
Gale Hawkins
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If your car and truck are manual then you may prefer manual on the tractor. Otherwise HST can rule the day especially when health declines and knees and hips start getting replaced.
ddb123
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Gale Hawkins said:
My car and truck are manual, and I can't stand an automatic transmission. But I wish I had a HST on my tractor!
StanR
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I have had both. I have a HST and love it. My wife can also drive it without a problem.
