About this pedal thang

[k0ua]

Well, I finally got a chance to operate an L2501 today. The pedal wasn't quite as bad as I expected, but certainly would take some seat time to get it comfortable, to me anyway.

Now I'm pondering whether the 2501 will be enough tractor for me.
Salesman was very knowledgeable, very nice, and did not try to sell me more than I needed. In fact he went the other way. But, I exposed my concern and my dislike of the emissions crap, and that led us straight to the 2501.
He said all three -- 25,33,& 3901 have the same loader capability.
But all that I'll save for a different thread.

Appreciate y'alls input.

You can get a rough idea of loader lift to full height at the pins on a Kubota loader by looking at the loader model number. The loader model number is the approximate lift ability in kilograms. So multiply the model number by 2.2 to get the lift in lbs.

 

[Corkpuller]

If you buy it, You'll have to decide which Disney Character you will name that @#$% Kubota Hydro treadle!

Goofy
Daffy
Mickey Mouse

LMAO!!! yer killin me man !!

 

[Corkpuller]

You can get a rough idea of loader lift to full height at the pins on a Kubota loader by looking at the loader model number. The loader model number is the approximate lift ability in kilograms. So multiply the model number by 2.2 to get the lift in lbs.

:thumbsup:

all 3 tractors have the same loader

 

[wagne223]

Loader is the LA525. 525 kg or 1155 lbs at the pin to full height.

From experience, it will lift and carry more then that but stops at headlight height.

 

[wagne223]

Made a quick video demonstrating the kubota HST pedal in use.

In case anyone is interested in watching.

Kubota HST Pedal demo - YouTube

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Man... that is a terrible design. I sold my b2320 with hst because the constant lifting of my leg to operate the two part pedal was brutal. I don't know if that setup is any better.

 

[Gator6x4]

I have both green and orange with HST. I prefer the treadle pedal on the Kubota. Pick toe up, mash pedal go forward. Pick heel up mash pedal go rearward.

Now to brake steering. When young and foolish and driving a 8n Red Belly Ford I used to brake steer. Hook something heavy to the lift arms draw bar start forward and the front wheels would come off the ground no wheels on the ground meant you had to steer with the brakes. We used to refer to it as practicing how to commit suicide. A tractor will flip over backward before you can blink your eyes.

We also used to use the brakes to steer when plowing. Reach the end of the furrow, raise the plow, stab the brake pedal down hard while spinning the steering wheel by using the trusty steering knob, (What, ? Didn’t everyone have a thumb breaker), and back down through the field we would go.

We found out though If we hooked to the tractor drawbar the front wheels would stay on the ground. We also found out replacing worn out brakes pad required a lot of work. So since I am no longer young and foolish, I personally see no reason for someone to even considering being able to brake steer in their purchasing search. I would not brake steer on a gear or HST tractor today unless I was looking for some way to hurt myself.

 

[k0ua]

I would not brake steer on a gear or HST tractor today unless I was looking for some way to hurt myself.

Yeah, well some of know better. Brake steering can be very useful when holding your line when plowing snow/ice on a slanting driveway., It can be very useful when screwing the tractor out of a mudhole, and can be very useful when grading up next to a buildings foundation. I have been doing it for years, and haven't hurt myself or the tractor yet.

 

[MoArk Willy]

jeff9366 wrote:

"The kubota L2501, 3301 and 3901 have the split brakes on the left side of the tractor, HST treadle on the right side of the tractor."

I've got a 2018 L2501 HST and that simply ain't true. The split brake pedals are on the RIGHT side of the tractor, beside the treddle. The only thing on the left side is the clutch pedal.

And my 2320 also is like that: Just the clutch on the left. The right side is just like any other vehicle.

 

[Geotech]

Yeah, well some of know better. Brake steering can be very useful when holding your line when plowing snow/ice on a slanting driveway., It can be very useful when screwing the tractor out of a mudhole, and can be very useful when grading up next to a buildings foundation. I have been doing it for years, and haven't hurt myself or the tractor yet.

K0ua,

You must be a darn good operator. The way you describe using your breaks makes me think about the type of finessing I have done clutching and braking a two stroke dirt bike. With my tractor, I'm still learning how to level a high spot without accidentally making a low spot, lol! As often as I have time to run my tractor, I'm probably two decades away from making use of split brakes!