Hydrostat pedals

SCDolphin · May 18, 2007

The new hst with its new relocated pedal on Kubota's system is much better on the40 vs 30 series. I looked at JD but I just liked the Kubota better. I thought it was much quieter but both great tractors.

MossRoad · May 20, 2007

My late 70's International 2500b had seperate forward and reverse pedals on the left side. That made the seperate brake pedals on the right side ACTUALLY USABLE! For the life of me, I can not figure out why anyone would put the brakes AND directional controls on the same side. That is just a crummy design.

My Power Trac has a right pedal for forward and a left pedal for reverse. That is a great setup, too. I have no brakes on that unit at all. If I had brakes, I would prefer the setup on the IH that I mentioned above.

shvl73 · May 20, 2007

MossRoad said:
For the life of me, I can not figure out why anyone would put the brakes AND directional controls on the same side. That is just a crummy design.

I agree.
My Mahindra/TYM has the two pedal hydro on the right with the parking brake, and the steer brakes on the left.

thunderworks · May 20, 2007

I think Massey uses twin pedals.

Gatorback · May 20, 2007

Wow, I didn't realize that many used the 2 pedal setup. I thought I had pretty much checked out most brands (at least on the net) and thought most were of the toe/heel variety. I'm on vacation this week and hoping to get by a few places and possibly even make a decision and get one ordered.
Thanks again for all the help.

BTDT · May 21, 2007

Hyster used to have a brake pedal on the left that was also the forward/reverse selector. Push right side of pedal for forward, left side for reverse (it was a rocker mechanism), push harder for brake. Worked great when you got used to it. This was on a forklift when I worked in the warehouse for P&G Dallas back in the early 80's.

Dmace · May 21, 2007

For those with the brakes on the left side and directional control on the right, where is the clutch...?

I wouldn't mind having the brakes on the other side but you have to take your foot off the HST pedal before braking anyways. I never found it a problem. I like the idea of the two pedal HST but I think that would be a lot more foot movement then the rocker pedal design. To each his own...

kennyd · May 21, 2007

Dmace said:
For those with the brakes on the left side and directional control on the right, where is the clutch...?

There is no clutch on the JD's. The PTO is turned on/off electrically, so there is no need for a clutch.

MossRoad · May 21, 2007

Dmace said:
For those with the brakes on the left side and directional control on the right, where is the clutch...?

I wouldn't mind having the brakes on the other side but you have to take your foot off the HST pedal before braking anyways. I never found it a problem. I like the idea of the two pedal HST but I think that would be a lot more foot movement then the rocker pedal design. To each his own...

Now I'm confused... do some HST units have a clutch for something?

Offy · May 21, 2007

I have a 15 series Mahindra and the clutch is on the left and used only for selecting the power range while stopped only. It also must be fully depressed to start the engine. All the remaining pedals are on the right. It would be difficult to use the throttle and wheel brake to turn at the same time but most times I have it in 4 wheel drive and wheel braking wouldn't help it turn much if at all. The set up works for me especially since my left leg dosen't function very well anyway.