7500 vs 2410

[GlueGuy]

The simplest way to describe position control is to contrast the 3PH systems on the B7500 and B2410:

B7500 without position control), the control for the 3PH has three positions: (1) neutral (or hold current position), (2)up (raise the 3PH as long as you hold it), and (3) down (goes down as long as you hold it).

B2410: Control for the 3PH is graduated, put the lever in the position you want, it goes there.

It should be pointed out that neither tractor (nor do any small tractors that I know of) provide "down force" for the 3PH. IOW, the 3PH "position" determines the low point, but the control arms will still be free to float up.

The GlueGuy

 

[Opiekanopi]

Ok, I know the 7500 doesn't have position control, but it does have a adjustment bolt under the seat to adjust how far the 3pt hitch will go down. I don't use mine because I use a finish mower with 4 wheels. But it would appear that if you want to use a brush type mower that you would set the adjustment to the highth you want your mower at. Then all you have to do while mowing is lower it as far as it will go and take off. This isn't as handy as position control for when you start swapping out implements, but it could save you $2000 dollars. Has anyone used this feature on a 7500? I just haven't had the need so far.

 

[Knight9]

Opiekanopi,

Is the bolt/knob you are describing the one that controls the speed at which the 3PTH falls?? I was not aware there was one that controlled how far it falls.

Kevin

 

[Opiekanopi]

No it is not the same. The Knob controls the speed of the lowering. The one I'm talking about looks like you would need a wrench to adjust. I haven't actually looked at it on the tractor, but remember seeing about it in the owners manual. If I remember I'll look it up when I get home and tell more about it.

 

[Knight9]

Opiekanopi,

Interesting....I never knew that was even available on the 7500. Dealer never pointed it out at all when I was looking at that model. I would certainly be interested in how difficult that would be to change and what it actually does.

Kevin

 

[skent]

It is located under the seat (next to the tool box) and is set with a wrench. It's function is to return the 3PH control lever to center position when the lift arms reach a specific position. It will take some trial and error setting it up the first time, but I mark the rod with a dash of my daughter's fingernail polish (Orange - what else) and that way I know where to return it to.

Steve