bi-speed turn

[sandalwood]

I have read through a number of the old posts on bi-speed turn option. Comments seem mixed at best.

I spoke to one the dealers here and he indicated that >50% of 2410's he sells have bi-speed option. He also indicated that he could not recall a single case where bi-speed problem/malfunction was reason for service. The latter claim may be true or may represent the old expression ... "He has a good memory, it's just short".

Anyone out there with bi-speed option willing to share their experience (good or bad) in terms of it's usefulness and whether they have required additional servicing because of it?

Thanks,

Lyle

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Check my post in Kubota owning section. I am wondering if Steve Carver (Carver equipment) could shed some light on this.

 

[art]

We have sold the bi-speed turns on tractors for a number of years and have had only one problem and that was a seal leak on the top shaft for your engagement. We do not find it a must have unless; you have to mow on steep hills and need the four wheel drive. It does make turning under that type of condition easy. I haven't had anyone tell me of more of a benifit to them.

 

[Steve_Carver]

Bi speed turning feature seems to be very popular in the northeast and very seldom ordered or sold by dealers down this way.

We have sold only three units with bi speed in over 10 years.
We have not found many folks that wanted to pay extra for a benefit that ,"to them" ,made very little difference in productivity .
We sell most our units with loaders as well as mm mowers.

Since Bi Speed needs to be "turned off" with loader operation ,it had less value to our shoppers.

I think the mfg. has phased out bi-speed on most of the new models.

We almost never hear of a problem with bi-speed, but we have almost none in our region to hear about.

My advice ... It's extra money to invest... make sure you really need it.

 

[sandalwood]

I was interested in your observation that the bi-speed is more popular in the northeast. I live in eastern Canada. Do you think it's popularity in the northeast is due to sales/marketing strategy or would there be some other reason such as operating conditions (snow, ice, etc) where there would be benefit?

Now for the really dumb question. Why does the bi-speed have to be turned off during loader operation?

Thanks,

Lyle

 

[Fromjim]

Too much weight on the fromt wheels which causes more traction making the front end fight the bi-speed feature therefore causing undue wear on the components.

I have bi-speed on my M108X and I need to know why it only works in one direction, fuse? bad connection? adjustment? this tractor came with it installed and never used until just this week, about a year later. I'll give my dealer a call Monday, I would like to hear from anyone who has an idea.

Jim

 

[Fromjim]

The Bi-Speed turn is on a large tractor, the M108X, it seems like the ones mentioned here are on smaller units, I was wondering if we are talking about the same thing, one person mentioned that both front wheels turned faster in a turn, mine only turns one wheel and I have yet to find out how this is accomplished. Does anyone know of a truly good parts book for my Kubota? or does Kubota have a service like John Deere where we can go online and view all the parts and then order what we need.

I really like good service books, you can study and learn a lot, if anyone knows where I can buy one please let me know.

Jim

Sorry for posting in the wrong forum, I don't know how I did this.

 

[Fromjim]

Check my post in Kubota owning section. I am wondering if Steve Carver (Carver equipment) could shed some light on this.

Hi, I searched everywhere but I can't find the posting you refer to.

Jim

 

[bp fick]

Perhaps you couldn't find the post you wanted because you started commenting on a 9 Year Old thread???????!!!!!!

 

[Fromjim]

Perhaps you couldn't find the post you wanted because you started commenting on a 9 Year Old thread???????!!!!!!

Can't argue with that point, I didn't even notice, I was just looking for information on Bi-Speed Turn, got a lot of help though.

Thanks everyone

Jim