E. Hydro Trans on 5000 and up?

[AKfish]

why would you want an hst tranny in 5000 jds.the power reverser works better than the hst would.plus its alot easier to run.

There's a tool for every job! Depends on what you're doing and what you need to get done. I've got both and on certain chores one transmission type is clearly better suited to get the job done more efficiently than the other.

AKfish

 

[AKfish]

why would you want an hst tranny in 5000 jds.the power reverser works better than the hst would.plus its alot easier to run.

There's a tool for every job! Depends on what you're doing and what you need to get done. I've got both and on certain chores one transmission type is clearly better suited to get the job done more efficiently than the other.

AKfish

 

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why would you want an hst tranny in 5000 jds.the power reverser works better than the hst would.plus its alot easier to run.

We use tractors for snow blowing driveways with the Normand inverted (pull style) snow blowers. Easy to learn is very important, as there can be a decent amount of employee turnover in the snow business. Hydro transmissions are extremely easy to learn, and very fast in our application. We back up to garage doors 300-500 times in a night, per tractor. Hydro is nice because it's easy to stop at the right place, and there is less chance of major damage if the operator does make a mistake. At least with a hydro if they just take their foot off the pedal the tractor comes to a stop, instead of continuing to drive through the house.

 

[fieldman12]

I myself prefer just a plain utility tractor with a plain transmission. Seems like the more bells and whistles these days just turns into future headaches. I know on the big Ag tractors the CVT transmissions that are similar to an automatic are starting to pick up some popularity. A hydrostatic has jobs it is great for no doubt. I have uses many types of transmissions over the years and they all have certain jobs they shine at. A hydrostatic transmission does rob some horsepower. I have no doubt they can build it good enough to take the abuse of a load. They would be some redesign involved im betting as far as rear end hydro pump and so on.

 

[ksluy]

If they add any more options to these tractors that raise the price even more I am going back to horses. You can already by 20 acres for what a 5000's JD sells for. But yes I love mine.

 

[xring100]

I'd personally rather have a nice powershift. no hydro whine to listen too and much more fuel efficient

 

[Trent Hickford]

I would choose a 5065E over a 4066R just for the power reverser transmission... not a fan of the hydro transmission on bigger tractors. I dont know what the Original Poster is talking about but I hardly ever use the foot throttle. I use the hand throttle for all my work. It bugs me when people are using foot throttle for loader work... I just set it and use the clutch. its much more easy on the tractor

 

[arlen4720]

I would choose a 5065E over a 4066R just for the power reverser transmission... not a fan of the hydro transmission on bigger tractors. I dont know what the Original Poster is talking about but I hardly ever use the foot throttle. I use the hand throttle for all my work. It bugs me when people are using foot throttle for loader work... I just set it and use the clutch. its much more easy on the tractor

you can get the 4066R with a power reverser; if that's what you want.

 

[MORRISONSTEEL]

you can get the 4066R with a power reverser; if that's what you want.

Only in open station though, cab units are e-hydro only.

 

[Trent Hickford]

Yeah I would want a cab, I prefer gears over hydro just because its what Im used to ... Grown up using 6000,7000 and 8000 series John Deere and you get used to it after many hours in the cab.