Hydro vs gears for durabilty

RobertN · May 16, 2010

45ACP, of course

Yes, this topic comes and goes, and comes and goes.

To the OP, though, if reliability were an issue, you would find it discussed here in length. So far, in the last 12 years or so, there have only been a very very few issues with either tranny type.

RoyJackson said:
Yeah...this topic is like the .45ACP vs. 9 mm discussions on gun forums...never ending.

RoyJackson · May 16, 2010

SPYDERLK said:
I carry a large cannon on the 7520 FEL. It has a gear tranny.
larry

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am overwhelmed by your manliness...I mean, you're almost in Chuck Norris territory!

RobertN · May 16, 2010

Yea, but 45ACP is like a 45-70. It is slow, heavy, and hits like a freight train. And, it leaves a big hole.

Actually, kinda like 12ga slugs...

hrcarver said:
Thats easy, 9mm has less recoil and more rounds in a smaller package.

In the house where size dont matter... 12ga!:laughing:

Soundguy · May 17, 2010

for kicks I got a 50AE and a 500mag revolver... the .50ae is ok to shoot.. the 500m revolver is a total hand cannon.. can't imagine what I'd ever use it for unless a heard of mad rhino's were atacking my house or something.. ( 460NE would have been a better balistic choice IMHO.. )

soundguy

techwrtr2 · May 17, 2010

RoyJackson said:
Yeah...this topic is like the .45ACP vs. 9 mm discussions on gun forums...never ending.

Quoted for the truth present. :thumbsup:

Each has its value and neither really is "better" than the other because each is better suited to different situations with different operators. One operator may be perfectly suited to a gear driven machine where another is better suited to an HST in the exact same situation. I have both, since getting the 855 a couple years ago, I have come to prefer the HST for my usage. But that's me and only my opinion.

Oh, I am known to carry either a 5" 1911 or a Glock 27 in .40. Next pistol, unless I am successful in talking myself out of it, will be in 9mm. :confused2:

BTDT2 · May 17, 2010

techwrtr2 said:
Quoted for the truth present. :thumbsup:

Each has its value and neither really is "better" than the other because each is better suited to different situations with different operators. One operator may be perfectly suited to a gear driven machine where another is better suited to an HST in the exact same situation. I have both, since getting the 855 a couple years ago, I have come to prefer the HST for my usage. But that's me and only my opinion.

Oh, I am known to carry either a 5" 1911 or a Glock 27 in .40. Next pistol, unless I am successful in talking myself out of it, will be in 9mm. :confused2:

Well said:thumbsup:

crazyal · May 17, 2010

The Hydro does not require the engine speed to be adjusted to speed up or slow down while working with the PTO. If your running a brush hog in a wide open field and have very little to work around gear would be fine but if there are rocks and stumps the hydro will allow you to ease up to things while not dropping the RPMs.

firemech · May 17, 2010

Not sure what to say. Had a 1983 B 6100 gear unit put 11,000 hrs on it with one clutch change. Didn't wear the lining out but broke the centre out of the clutch disc. We own a a marina and use the Kubotas primarily to move boats some over 25 ft. and 4,000 lbs. Bought a B7510 gear and it worked well..... then We hired employees. The clutch still lives but I want to tear peoples throats out when I hear them grinding gears or "crunching when trying to go into gear". We have gotten busy enough to buy a second tractor and went with a L 3400 HST. It seems larger to move around the boats, is definitely harder on fuel (I know it's larger but it also seldom idles which the gear tractor does often). My greatest concern is when my "boy's" are pulling boats up our ramp do they select low or at least medium and if they don't how much heat will the HST take before it's smoked. I am sure that the HST will be more to repair then the clutch but don't know if the gears will even it out if the (boy's) keep grinding gears. We also use these tractors for snow removal with FEL's and Blowers in winter (in northern Ontario) and I must say the Hst wins hands down here.
Larry

carpenter383 · May 18, 2010

SPYDERLK said:
Not to mention being able to push really hard. Enuf torque transmitted to spin on good ground carrying a hydro its size with loaded tires.
larry

:thumbsup::laughing:

.380 semi auto Baikal, Supposed to be what the russian police used to carry

It was given to me right after I got my concealed carry permit. Shoots good, and you can't beat free!

Soundguy · May 18, 2010

free's always good! don't matter what it is.. unless it's communicable !

soundguy

Water Boy · May 19, 2010

I agree on the .380. I carry a Bersa Firestorm with a crossbreed holster, and most of the time, you would never know I have it. I highly recommend the crossbreed holster. I have many holsters, and this is by far the most comfortable and concealable holster I have!! When I want some more firepower, I opt for the Springfield XD 40 in the shoulder holster. Makes it a little harder to conceal. Great for colder weather, though. The only bad thing about the .380? Can not find any ammo for it, at least around here. Oh, and I like the Hydro better myself!:laughing:

WB

Soundguy · May 19, 2010

I have a friend with the bersa thunder.

have you been able to find spare mags for the firestorm?

soundguy

Water Boy · May 20, 2010

Soundguy said:
I have a friend with the bersa thunder.

have you been able to find spare mags for the firestorm?

soundguy

Not locally. I can order them, but I like to go to a gun shop and buy what I need. That is, if they have it.

WB

Soundguy · May 20, 2010

same here.. I like to see it fit.

I was at a gun show and a seller tried to tell me the thunder and firestorm took the same mag. a dealer at another table had both guns. their mags DID NOT interchange...

soundguy

archerm3 · May 21, 2010

Soundguy said:
I have a friend with the bersa thunder.

have you been able to find spare mags for the firestorm?

soundguy

I got a thunder .45. I absolutely LOVE it...silky smooth trigger and the smallest 45 you've ever seen.

Water Boy · May 22, 2010

archerm3 said:
I got a thunder .45. I absolutely LOVE it...silky smooth trigger and the smallest 45 you've ever seen.

I will have to look into that...........

WB

Soundguy · May 22, 2010

how well does it stay in the hand. I've shot small or light .45 acp's and they were hard to hold on to.

soundguy

archerm3 · May 23, 2010

Soundguy said:
how well does it stay in the hand. I've shot small or light .45 acp's and they were hard to hold on to.

soundguy

it does real good, the bottom of the mag has a nice lip to it, and the trigger guard has nice "traction". Not a beast to shoot by any means...

RoyJackson · May 23, 2010

Soundguy said:
how well does it stay in the hand. I've shot small or light .45 acp's and they were hard to hold on to.

soundguy

I've been off this thread for a while...but, has it gotten to the point that the gear guys and the hydro guys are ready for a shoot out!!!!????

techwrtr2 · May 23, 2010

RoyJackson said:
I've been off this thread for a while...but, has it gotten to the point that the gear guys and the hydro guys are ready for a shoot out!!!!????

Of course not. It's now evolved into a gun thread. :thumbsup: