2015

fish_wisperer · Sep 14, 2005

does anyone hear own a 2015 hst, i would like to hear a report on it. how loud is it compared to a kubota or massey. i already know from the spec sheets its heavier and stronger than other subcompacts, but if its loud like a 00 series my wife wouldnt like it.

Outlander1 · Sep 14, 2005

I have a 7205 Cub HST which is the same tractor. I can't say it is quiet. However I drove a 7500 Kubota HST before I got the Cub and I can't say it was any quieter. I think the problem with HST is that you have to keep the throttle way up to get the oil flowing so the hydro doesn't groan like ****. Again the Kubota I drove was the same way. I like HST but I would buy gear if I was doing it again. I think you could putt around with less noise and use less fuel. I think this is an interesting topic and I would like to read some other posts on the subject.

fish_wisperer · Sep 14, 2005

i wasnt thinking about the hst noise, i was thinking deisle engine rattle like my 4500 (witch i love), i noticed the massey gc2300 has a very quiet engine but i think the 2015 is twice the tractor. im curious about price comparisons to.

JerryG · Sep 14, 2005

Is there a reason that you are not comparing like size tractors?

Outlander1 · Sep 14, 2005

The rattle in my 7205 seems to depend a bit on fuel. Cheap stuff= loud. Premium = quiter. I have been using cetane boosters and that definitely seems to help. Seems much less noisy with the booster. Either that or I am dreaming. I think diesel rattle on these small tractors is just the nature of the beast though.

wallace · Sep 14, 2005

( i already know from the spec sheets its heavier and stronger than other subcompacts )
Just so you are on the right page the 2015 is not a subcompact.
It is a compact.

fish_wisperer · Sep 15, 2005

i know its bigger, but it is listed as a sub compact. i think they are close in price range to but not sure. also that massey is quieter than our riding lawn mower. it had no rattle. im just curious if their is anyone who has tried both or all three, the little kubotas arent loud either. i havent been able to find a 2015 to test drive.

JayC · Sep 15, 2005

i know its bigger, but it is listed as a sub compact. 

Where is it listed as a SubCUT? The only place I have ever seen it listed as a SubCUT was Bill's Tractor website. But then again the 3015 is listed as a SubCUT there, too. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

TBrown · Sep 15, 2005

I have a 2015 HST. I don't find it to be too loud, but it's certainly not as quiet as a typical car (if that's what she's using as a benchmark). When mowing it is definitely quieter than the Husqvarna lawn tractor it replaced. There was no way I could mow without hearing protection on that thing. The hydro does whine more when you don't have the RPMs up.

I tried out a Massey GC2300 and 1428v hydro. I don't recall either machine being all that different from the 2015 in terms of noise.

This may sound odd, but I personally like the sound of a hydro. It may be because I've logged a lot of hours in a skid steer... I don't know for sure. But it's music to my ears. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

fish_wisperer · Sep 15, 2005

bingo, thats exactly the info i wanted from someone whos drove both.....thanks. maybe my dealer will stock one one of these days. i already have a big tractor so this will be replacing a lawn mower so im more worried about a 2015 being too big than too small.