HST problems with FEL loaded and backing up?

[KMurphyAL]

I ran into a number of posts on other sites that told of a problem a number of people were having when backing up under load with the FEL loaded using the HST. Description was a jerking when reversing.

Anyone run into that?

Also, when I was testing a 3130 with HST, I had a hard time getting the range selector from M into L.....selector didn't budge until I slightly depressed HST pedal. Anyone experience this?

I'm getting ready to order an L series and have "decided" on getting the HST.

Thanks...... K from AL

 

[kubotabilly]

K from AL,
I have an L3430HST and I'm not having any problems with the FEL loaded and backing up. Also it is common to have to work the HST tredle a bit in order to move the gear selector.
You won't regret getting the hydro. It's the best tranny setup especially when using a FEL.

Bill

 

[Bird]

Welcome to Tractorbynet. I never had any jerky sensation from the HST on either of the B series Kubotas I had. But those are square cut gears going into the different ranges. The lever will slip easily into a range if they happen to be lined up just right. If not, then a very slight pressure on the HST pedal will turn them enough to get them lined up.

 

[wushaw]

It is normal on the range selector to have to bump the hst pedal in one direction or another to select ranges, a little tractor movement helps.

 

[edski]

I agree with the above posts. No jerking in reverse and shifting range is easy after slight pedal depression.
The HST is great for loader work.
Last Sat I spent 6.5 tractor hours digging out a bank for a friend. This bank was a heavy clay and wet (with springs). We had a wet Jan. and the hill side slid down onto his house and shops. What a mess. Anyway, a number of loads were maxed out so the bucket wouldn't lift higher than where it was when laoded (nasty sticky wet clay). The HST ran smoothly all day long.
I hope my recent experience helps with your concerns.

 

[ByronBob]

Anyone run into that? Never

Anyone experience this? All the time. It's normal

I'm getting ready to order an L series and have "decided" on getting the HST. Smartest thing you might do all day. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif