HST: Rabbit versus Turtle

[radioman]

I find its easier to use turtle for better control and better quality with pedal tredle to metal instead of in rabbit and foot only pressed a little. It seems to whine a bit more in high when tilling and when my tiller hit a rock
(mine is forward till) IT might jerk me and i press the pedal more and i move forward more. Doesnt look smooth behind me. I find that I don't like trying to do exactly one row over to the next since it requires me to back up and move over a bit more to do the next row. ALthough using a HST helps but not the best way. I find its easier to when starting, start at the edge of garden or tilling area, when you need to turn around, just do a sweeping arc 3 rows over and go back. that way everytime you start going to the first tilled path, you go to the next row of the first tilled path then when going back to the next row you are already doing the 3 rows over. much more efficent. makes sense ? I realize it sounds like I'm rambling on but not sure how to explain it with out a pic.

 

[Danno1]

I find its easier to when starting, start at the edge of garden or tilling area, when you need to turn around, just do a sweeping arc 3 rows over and go back. that way everytime you start going to the first tilled path, you go to the next row of the first tilled path then when going back to the next row you are already doing the 3 rows over. much more efficent. makes sense ? I realize it sounds like I'm rambling on but not sure how to explain it with out a pic.

Zamboni pattern!

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[LBrown59]

*If you have 4x4 use it only with FEL work and heavy pulling..

*Not a good idea in my estimation.

 

[SouthernConservative]

*Not a good idea in my estimation.

Using the 4x4 for driving around, would be silly - in regards to the question - using the 4x4 when needed would be correct - thus the 4x4 selection option. Certian tasks need to have the 4x4 others only 4x2 - each person has a choice on how they should use the tractor to get things done.

Although seeing that you post nonstop - it would indicate that you own every tractor you comment on...however I don't see any models other than the BX's.

Good Day

 

[VAMountains]

Using the 4x4 for driving around, would be silly

Why would it be silly so long as you're on grass, dirt or gravel? I've only taken mine out of 4wd twice, and that was just to avoid tearing up grass on turns.

 

[carpenter383]

Why would it be silly so long as you're on grass, dirt or gravel? I've only taken mine out of 4wd twice, and that was just to avoid tearing up grass on turns.

It puts unnecessary stress on the drivetrain and wears the front tires out faster especially in sharp turns (even on grass dirt or gravel) I run mine in 2wd most of the time and only use 4x4 when needed or when I anticipate needing it in a few feet.

 

[bpsooner]

Would the same apply to the Sync Transmission? Is it best to keep it in "Turtle" while working with the FEL?

 

[rdsaustintx]

Would the same apply to the Sync Transmission? Is it best to keep it in "Turtle" while working with the FEL?

Yes.

What is a sync transmission?

 

[Duffster]

Why would it be silly so long as you're on grass, dirt or gravel? I've only taken mine out of 4wd twice, and that was just to avoid tearing up grass on turns.

It puts unnecessary stress on the drivetrain and wears the front tires out faster especially in sharp turns (even on grass dirt or gravel) I run mine in 2wd most of the time and only use 4x4 when needed or when I anticipate needing it in a few feet.

Plus it burns more fuel

 

[bill1]

I have a B21 TLB and I've noticed that "turtle" range has much more power, but is sometimes "too slow" when using the FEL, so I hear what the original poster is saying. I mainly do FEL work in the middle gear, which allows me to have the power I need but also a little more speed for moving the load.

Although I can't claim technical knowledge, I'd have to agree with muskrat and Keith, it seems that there wouldn't be enough power to pull the tiller in high gear, so I would just run it in low gear. I don't have a problem with switching gears, if the tractor will do a better job in low, I'd do the work in low gear, and if it would be a "big" time saver to stop and switch gears to run "faster" over to the next row, I'd switch gears. Otherwise, I'd stay in low for the duration.

This may stray away from the original posters subject, but when I first got my B21, I would run in 4WD pretty much anytime I was off the pavement or on my "nicer" grass. After getting some experience with the unit, I've found that I can do most general work in 2WD and just engage the 4WD when I need it. I'd say the main reason is that I'm trying to save tire tread, lol. If/when I'm in an area or situation where I feel more comfortable in 4WD, I'll stop and slip it into 4WD....