Steering Brakes,,, A Necessity,, Or A Nicety?? (41HP, 3000 Lb Tractor)

[k0ua]

Well stated James. I obviously lack your tact.

Are we the only ones that realize how useful split brakes are? Man I wouldn't want to be without them..

 

[ovrszd]

Are we the only ones that realize how useful split brakes are? Man I wouldn't want to be without them..

I don't have em on my little JD and ***** about that all the time.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Are we the only ones that realize how useful split brakes are? Man I wouldn't want to be without them..

4wd backhoes and I use them all the time. Nothing like carrying something heavy curled up in the rear bucket, dragging the out riggers, front end in the air and still getting where you need to be.

 

[k0ua]

4wd backhoes and I use them all the time. Nothing like carrying something heavy curled up in the rear bucket, dragging the out riggers, front end in the air and still getting where you need to be.

Yeah, I kinda forgot that usage for them.. No front wheels on the ground, gotta keep a straight line somehow...

 

[jenkinsph]

I use my split brakes often for steering and never use them to brake the for normal stops. The only time I lock the pedals is for road travel and can not remember actually using them either.

 

[k0ua]

I use my split brakes often for steering and never use them to brake the for normal stops. The only time I lock the pedals is for road travel and can not remember actually using them either.

Yeah if you have a hydro tractor, you really dont need the brakes for stopping. Just for parking.

 

[CADplans]

I don't think anyone has steering brakes with a hydrostatic trans. I may be wrong, never had a hydro tractor (yet):thumbsup: Thought I remember reading something about needing 2 right feet:confused3:

Actually, our JD 855 Hydro drive tractor has three brake pedals.
two for steering, and one for both brakes combined.

 

[k0ua]

Actually, our JD 855 Hydro drive tractor has three brake pedals.
two for steering, and one for both brakes combined.

Best of all worlds..

 

[Fallon]

Yeah if you have a hydro tractor, you really dont need the brakes for stopping. Just for parking.

I concur. I left mine unpinned except when parking it on the trailer or on a paved road. HST takes care of normal slowing functions. Either brake can hold you fine to stay in one spot & avoid creeping while running a PHD or rigging up something on the loader.

 

[CADplans]

Best of all worlds..

After mowing an entire summer,, one day, my SIL asked what those 3 pedals were for,,,
he had never mowed with a riding mower before,, the JD855 was supposed to be operated by his wife,
he just hopped on one day,,,

I asked him recently,, he still has never used the brakes,,,

He did buy a nice "house" for the tractor,,, I think he is a computer geek addicted to the tractor,,,:thumbsup:
he is learning,,,