HST Survey

[LBrown59]

Leejohn and Texasjohn, since that was posted many have chimed in with favorable posts but the first 4 of 5 were negative and before the others wrote in I had already asked the question here. I am glad I did though as I was glad to see all the positive posts. Matt_Jr I have read where many folks say they use the STP, but I think like Texasjohn said I would not mix oils, I just trust the SUDT and am not going to mix anything else with it. Thanks for all the posts and input guys-TPS

I use SUDT straight.

 

[blagg]

No problems here! Most rental companies I've dealt with all have HST's. Virtually anyone can operate them and trouble free, maintenance, maintenance and maintenance.

 

[coveredbridge]

Just turning 500 hrs on my BX 1500. Changed HST Fluid and filter per mfr recommendation (50 and 300 hrs? can't remember right now, but I follow what is says in the owners manual), and cleaned screen. Always used SUDT. No HST problems so far. I don't baby my equipment, but I try not to abuse it either.

 

[john_bud]

The other thing about that other board. The number of posts are about 1/100th the number here, maybe less. More posts = more people = greater exposure to issues. It's not that we are all drinking the Kubotaide, at least I don't think so...

 

[LBrown59]

1*I am Just turning 500 hrs on my BX 1500. Changed HST Fluid and filter per mfr recommendation
2* (50 and 300 hrs? can't remember right now, but I follow what is says in the owners manual), and cleaned screen. Always used SUDT.
3*No HST problems so far.
I don't baby my equipment, but I try not to abuse it either.

1*I did my used BX1500 at 400 hours.
And my new BX1500 at 50 hours.
2*50 and 300 is correct.
3*No HST problems with either BX1500

The other thing about that other board. The number of posts are about 1/100th the number here, maybe less.
4*More posts = more people = greater exposure to issues.

4* A far grater more accurate sampling.

 

[Botabill]

BX1800 1100 hours no problems.

 

[bandit67]

Well, it seems to be unanimous.

Stay away from the HST. Too many breakdowns. I think I better sell my 3030 before the hydro fails.

 

[Double Orange]

Thanks for the Heads Up!
Grand L 5240 Cab 169 hrs. for sale.
Must sell HST is abouit to fail!
Will trade for push mower of equail value!
Series inquires only?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

We just had one in the shop that failed... the owner had not changed the HST fluid in 1800 hours. Clearly the tractors fault.

Really though... the only Kubota HST's that have had trouble are some of the B's from 10-12 years ago. You can tell, they go weak. There are some modern, well known tractors today that do still have problems with HST's, but Kubota seems to have it down to a science.

 

[Matt_Jr]

There are some modern, well known tractors today that do still have problems with HST's, but Kubota seems to have it down to a science.

SWEET. Just to think. I was about to put mine up for sale too.