Does anybody make a 25 HP compact with cab and gear transmission?

[s219]

There are a couple low-tech issues that can happen with the HST linkage that won't cost anything to fix, and they happen often enough I'd be inclined to think it's one of those problems and not the neutral detent (never heard of that failing). Not only is there an adjustment, but there's a damper (which slows the rate at which the treadle returns to center) that can start to bind and stick and hold the treadle in either direction. And then there's also the possibility that the cruise control mechanism (pawl/detent usually) is causing the problem. That one is tied into both the HST and brake linkage, and can give some oddball symptoms.

I had the damper get sticky on my B2920, which hampered the treadle from returning to center (made it very slow to return). I also had the cruise mechanism get sticky, which was holding the HST treadle one way or another. Every time I'd use the brake it would advance the cruise pawl and eventually start tugging on the HST treadle linkage. Both issues were easily fixed after I studied the linkages and mechanisms and found out where lubrication was needed. All of this should be visible from under the tractor so I don't think the presence of a cab should change things too much.

 

[tomplum]

They make a gear version of the LS XJ2025 . This guy has a hard cab for it and actually set up nice for plowing. My Ls Xj225 And new Home Made 5-8,5 Plow - YouTube

 

[PHPaul]

The frustration involved with buying something and getting all the excuses of why its not their fault. Personally I知 fed up with the lack of consideration for a customer. Prices have gone way up, quality is way down and excuses why its not their fault are at an all time high.
Be thankful you didn稚 get a B3350 with the tier 4 problems. A buddy bought one and wishes he could get rid of it for a fair price.
We, as consumers, are the fools because we let them.

I specifically avoided Tier 4 tractors for exactly that reason, and will continue to do so. Not getting a warm fuzzy feeling that Kubota gives a rat's rump about my problem either. Not done fighting about it yet, but not encouraged.

 

[PHPaul]

@s219 - Yeah, the mechanic I talked to at the dealer mentioned those as well, which does give me some hope. Just waiting for a warm enough day to crawl around in/under the tractor and check it out.

 

[s219]

@s219 - Yeah, the mechanic I talked to at the dealer mentioned those as well, which does give me some hope. Just waiting for a warm enough day to crawl around in/under the tractor and check it out.

It's been 5+ years since I fixed my B2920 and I later sold it, but I remember parking the tractor, putting some cardboard on the ground, and then laying under there and studying everything real good for a while. That was before I knew I could look at parts diagrams on Messicks website, so that might be an option while you're waiting for the weather to improve. Our problem down here is rain, rain, rain, rain....

 

[Tractorable]

I'm rapidly getting fed up with problems related to HST transmissions and thinking about trading.

A factory cab is a must, a gear shift transmission is a must, a non-DPF/Regen engine is highly desirable. Pretty brand flexible as long as there's dealer support and it isn't a Chinese orphan.

I’ll trade ya my 1952 Ford 8N for your B2650.... No troublesome HST, good ‘ol clutch and straight cut geared crash box, no emissions equipment, infinitely fixable! No factory cab tho...

 

[ptsg]

If you can wait a couple of months, Branson just launched their 2515 tractor, available in both shuttle shift and HST transmissions. They also just released cabs for the 15 series, so this 2515 might be available also with a cab and since it's under 26 HP, it won't have DPF.

This 15 series are a size between the Kubota B series and the L series. So basically a big sized compact tractor. I think they are working on making a mid mount mower available for this tractor. They are very robust and come standard with a lot of features that most brands consider optional, like telescopic stabilizers, 2 speed PTO, independent PTO and some more.

Here is the specs comparing to other brands:

 

[PHPaul]

Just a quick FYI - I fixed the creep problem (I hope...)

Turns out it's not as inaccessible as Doctor Youtube would have you believe, there's a hatch in the floor of the cab that exposes pretty much everything.

Also, the problem was that the neutral safety switch was adjusted too far in, keeping the linkage from returning to zero. That switch crapped out last Summer and I replaced it myself. Don't remember the problem cropping up immediately after that, but it may have.

After diddling with the position of the switch (far enough back to let the linkage return to neutral, far enough forward to let the tractor start) everything seems to be working as normal.

 

[Tractorable]

Our problem down here is rain, rain, rain, rain....

 

[ddbackhoe]

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A little too much green, otherwise that’s most of our pasture.