npaden
Platinum Member
Okay, I was about set on a Kubota L4400 then on a Kubota MX5000 (both manual transmissions) and now am leaning toward an HST. The kubota has a really nice HST with 3 different ranges in the GL4630 and GL5030 models.
I checked out the CaseIH DX45 model with the HST and I couldn't really figure out the ranges available. Looks like just the push button high and low?
I really liked the joystick position for the loader on the DX45 and the curved loader and hood really give you great visibility on the loader, but I really was wanting the pulling capablitiy of a 45 - 50 hp tractor for doing some box blade work. I have a 3,000' driveway and was wanting to pull a 7' box blade. I also need the PTO hp to run my 6' rotary mower.
Reading up on the DX models it sounds like the DX45 Hydro won't pull anymore than a DX35 Hydro. Is this still true? I don't think the DX55 is available in Hydro?
I will probably be using the box blade more than the loader so if that is the case I may end up back with a Kubota. I guess the standard transmission on the DX45 is still an option also.
Thanks, Nathan
I checked out the CaseIH DX45 model with the HST and I couldn't really figure out the ranges available. Looks like just the push button high and low?
I really liked the joystick position for the loader on the DX45 and the curved loader and hood really give you great visibility on the loader, but I really was wanting the pulling capablitiy of a 45 - 50 hp tractor for doing some box blade work. I have a 3,000' driveway and was wanting to pull a 7' box blade. I also need the PTO hp to run my 6' rotary mower.
Reading up on the DX models it sounds like the DX45 Hydro won't pull anymore than a DX35 Hydro. Is this still true? I don't think the DX55 is available in Hydro?
I will probably be using the box blade more than the loader so if that is the case I may end up back with a Kubota. I guess the standard transmission on the DX45 is still an option also.
Thanks, Nathan