Bx25 split breaks?

[Carl Bert]

Can u give me an example of when or how u would utilize the two breaks? If it were for a better turning radius while plowing or something, I get that...just don't know why they would have split breaks if u cant use them for Thai

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You are 100% correct. I have split brakes on my B26, and they are on the same side as the HST pedal. The tractor does not have or even have the option of getting cruise control. If it did, then it would make sense. You could apply the cruise control and use the right or left brake to help in sharp turns. But with the B26 the split brake is completely useless. I have asked many Kubota salesmen the same question, and they all agree.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

You are 100% correct. I have split brakes on my B26, and they are on the same side as the HST pedal. The tractor does not have or even have the option of getting cruise control. If it did, then it would make sense. You could apply the cruise control and use the right or left brake to help in sharp turns. But with the B26 the split brake is completely useless. I have asked many Kubota salesmen the same question, and they all agree.

really wouldn't work anyways if you had Kubota cruise on your B26.
On the B2620's when in cruise if you touch the brakes then the cruise disengages immediately / HST peddle goes into neutral ... your thought of using cruise then brakes to help steer wouldn't work as tractor would simply come to either a slower or crooked'r stop as hst peddle would jump into neutral when you tapped the brakes.

 

[TripleR]

really wouldn't work anyways if you had Kubota cruise on your B26.
On the B2620's when in cruise if you touch the brakes then the cruise disengages immediately / HST peddle goes into neutral ... your thought of using cruise then brakes to help steer wouldn't work as tractor would simply come to either a slower or crooked'r stop as hst peddle would jump into neutral when you tapped the brakes.

On the L the cruise control only disengages when both pedals are depressed which makes it possible; surprised it is different on other models. Also on my L5740 -3, the brakes are closer to the center of the tractor than on the L5030 making it much easier to use them with the left leg.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

On the L the cruise control only disengages when both pedals are depressed which makes it possible; surprised it is different on other models. Also on my L5740 -3, the brakes are closer to the center of the tractor than on the L5030 making it much easier to use them with the left leg.

could be the same way on the B series as well.... I would have to test it out more to see if 1 pedel depress is different than 2 peddle on the cruise.
Myself I never use cruise because type of work I make is not conducive to cruise.

Cheers

 

[TripleR]

could be the same way on the B series as well.... I would have to test it out more to see if 1 pedel depress is different than 2 peddle on the cruise.
Myself I never use cruise because type of work I make is not conducive to cruise.

Cheers

Could be different than the GL, we have BX, GL and M, but I've never driven a B. We have a big yard and some fields, so we use cruise a lot.

 

[Gator6x4]

I personally see no need for split brakes on a hydro tractor. I have not used the brakes to assist me in turning a tractor since many-many years ago when I was plowing with a ford with two bottom plows at night. Run out to the end, and use the brakes to turn either left or right without slowing down or using the clutch. I was young then and had fast reflexes. On hydro tractors just lift the foot, make the turn and go again. Get a brake or clutch happy operator and it will not be long before someone will be splitting the tractor to replace either the clutch or brakes. Not a cheap or easy fix. A fix 99 percent of cut owners cannot do.

 

[megaboz]

I personally see no need for split brakes on a hydro tractor. I have not used the brakes to assist me in turning a tractor since many-many years ago when I was plowing with a ford with two bottom plows at night. Run out to the end, and use the brakes to turn either left or right without slowing down or using the clutch. I was young then and had fast reflexes. On hydro tractors just lift the foot, make the turn and go again. Get a brake or clutch happy operator and it will not be long before someone will be splitting the tractor to replace either the clutch or brakes. Not a cheap or easy fix. A fix 99 percent of cut owners cannot do.

I jumped to JD Green so I might get some flack on that, but I use my brakes all the time. My terrain almost insists of the use otherwise it is a lot of backing up. There are points on my property where the front wheels just don't get enough grip. Also I find them quite useful when you get the one wheel spinning, simply engage the brake on that side instead of locking the diff and still pushing through the turn and having to back up.

I agree that abuse could result in failure that could cause an excessive expense.

There has been a couple of experiences where the split brakes got me out of a bad situation.

 

[Don87]

I jumped to JD Green so I might get some flack on that, but I use my brakes all the time. My terrain almost insists of the use otherwise it is a lot of backing up. There are points on my property where the front wheels just don't get enough grip. Also I find them quite useful when you get the one wheel spinning, simply engage the brake on that side instead of locking the diff and still pushing through the turn and having to back up.

I agree that abuse could result in failure that could cause an excessive expense.

There has been a couple of experiences where the split brakes got me out of a bad situation.

Yes you will.

You purchased an unsafe tractor(due to the brakes being on the left side), just as I have.......with the purchase of my Massey Ferguson:shocked:.

Might just be a good idea to park them beside each other and burn 'em both.:laughing::laughing:

 

[megaboz]

Yes you will.

You purchased an unsafe tractor(due to the brakes being on the left side), just as I have.......with the purchase of my Massey Ferguson:shocked:.

Might just be a good idea to park them beside each other and burn 'em both.:laughing::laughing:

Funny part is that my brakes are on the left and gas on the right in my car too. LOL.

 

[Don87]

Funny part is that my brakes are on the left and gas on the right in my car too. LOL.

I understand completely. I was using your post..............to respond to post number 5.

Would love to see him operate a dozer, skidder, or knuckle-boom loader............................or for that matter....................maybe we can give him a few hours on a JD backhoe, then hand him a Case.

The point being is that an automobile is not the same as a piece of equipment, and in my opinion........................if one doesn't have the capability to differentiate, maybe they shouldn't operate either one.

It was once argued to me on here, that the brake wasn't necessary on the hydro......................................On level ground it ain't, but try hooking to a 3 pt. implement in my yard once........and you will be glad to have the left foot brake.:thumbsup:

And you will 'cuss' the "Kubota Shuffle"!!!