To be honest HST or any auto transmission is better these days, they outperform manual trannys in just about any scenario. I know I know I got a 6 speed in my challenger mainly because of the nostalgia factor and I can be a part of the car. In reality auto trans are the way to go these days for overall ease of use.
Choosing a Tranny
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radios1
Elite Member
a transmission in a tractor is totally different than a transmission in a car!. an automatic transmission in a tractor loses torque in high gear, whereas the auto transmission in a car does not lose torque in high gear!. they are made differently..
I get that and it does in a car too. Its doubtful in most applications you are going to notice that loss
Teachu2
Platinum Member
I bought a Husqvarna GT with a Kawasaki engine and manually locking K66. Superb machine in the $3500 range new. This would be the comparable current model: Husqvarna Riding Lawn Mowers TS348XD
The K66 certainly seems like a sturdier unit -- I believe this is the basis of that $1800 upgrade kit being sold for the LA-series JD's.
Kyle_in_Tex
Super Star Member
Yes, it seems like you need to shop "the transmission" on almost anything powered with wheels.
The motor people have done amazing jobs, that with good oils, the motors now often outlast the transmissions.
so, look behind the scenes to see what's driving the wheels, be it a mower, tractor, car or truck, and compare transmission repair or replacement costs.
Keep things in perspective. My mower has the K46. It's a 2005 model with about 450 hours, mowing an acre and a half, for 14 years. I have not changed the oil in it. It does groan when cold at first start. Tuff Torq, IIRC does not sell just the minimum parts anymore. I should take it apart, clean it out, refill with 20-50 synthetic (it's hot down here), and put a pipe tap drain plug in the bottom for draining.
The motor people have done amazing jobs, that with good oils, the motors now often outlast the transmissions.
so, look behind the scenes to see what's driving the wheels, be it a mower, tractor, car or truck, and compare transmission repair or replacement costs.
Keep things in perspective. My mower has the K46. It's a 2005 model with about 450 hours, mowing an acre and a half, for 14 years. I have not changed the oil in it. It does groan when cold at first start. Tuff Torq, IIRC does not sell just the minimum parts anymore. I should take it apart, clean it out, refill with 20-50 synthetic (it's hot down here), and put a pipe tap drain plug in the bottom for draining.
Yeah, I checked to see if I could purchase just the pump & motor at $120-odd bucks, and they don't see them individually anymore. I tried picking up just replacement sprints for $20 -- that improved things a bit, but I still have to mow in shifts at this point. A few posts up, radios1 pointed out a good price for the whole rebuild kit, and there's a good chance I'll give that a shot at some point. In the meantime, I continue shopping for a better option.
Kyle_in_Tex
Super Star Member
Of course, there's the high end solution.
Deere X739
Transaxle type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
there's a thread right now that the guys who have purchased the X700 series are quite happy with their purchases.
It is a bit pricey of a club to buy into.
Deere X739
Transaxle type K90 hydrostatic integrated with transaxle
Transaxle control Twin Touch™ pedals
there's a thread right now that the guys who have purchased the X700 series are quite happy with their purchases.
It is a bit pricey of a club to buy into.
radios1
Elite Member
the problem is, it's a lawn tractor.. you can buy a used, and refurbished John Deere GT series Garden Tractor for a good price, and it will last another lifetime!..