Scott65
Silver Member
I'm not sure what all models have the same arrangements. I have the new L3301 which I believe is nearly identical to the L3200. I've come to the conclusion that the designers made an error when they placed the clutch and brake pedals on the hydrostatic models. I realize that its customary to have the clutch positioned to the furthest left typically. But with this machine, when operating the forward/reverse pedal while on an incline, its nearly impossible to release the hst pedal and mash the brake to hold your position. I hadn't thought about it until recently when I bought a post hole digger, and aiming the auger just right is a challenge at times. I have to slightly set the e-brake, then ease the tractor to its final location to drill.
So with that said, has anyone with a similar setup ever contemplated trying to change this? My tractor is currently stuck 30 miles from my shop in snow/mud. It will be a bit before I can get it into town and investigate. I recall some tractors in the past having pedal linkages that passed completely through the "block" of the tractor. I'm not sure if this is the case for either the brake or clutch on this model. I doubt it could be this simple. But that still doesn't mean it can't be done.
If nobody chimes in about having done this, then hopefully eventually this will turn into a tutorial instead if anyone has a similar complaint and is interested
So with that said, has anyone with a similar setup ever contemplated trying to change this? My tractor is currently stuck 30 miles from my shop in snow/mud. It will be a bit before I can get it into town and investigate. I recall some tractors in the past having pedal linkages that passed completely through the "block" of the tractor. I'm not sure if this is the case for either the brake or clutch on this model. I doubt it could be this simple. But that still doesn't mean it can't be done.
If nobody chimes in about having done this, then hopefully eventually this will turn into a tutorial instead if anyone has a similar complaint and is interested