Dargo
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Dargo,
There is no documented proof (that I know of) that states the coast valve causes damage to the transmission. I think the worst case scenario with it is premature wear due to that hydraulic circuit being bypassed, which of coarse isn't per design.
The abrupt stopping (dynamic braking) is odd, but I learned to work with it and like it. I get what you are saying about others not liking it. Hence why the VHT Plus transmission was introduced, which all the RTV models have now. The coast valve is a potential safety issue as well (IMO), especially if you are use to the dynamic braking. The coast valve bypasses virtually all dynamic braking, which was an eye opener when I first used it.
Trade your ride in for a new RTV1100 with the VHT Plus transmission.
I get braking very similar to what a Gator, Polaris or Rhino have right now with the coast valve. It certainly slows, but doesn't skid the rear tires. I'm glad to hear that Kubota changed. Literally everyone who saw my RTV and liked it and planned on getting one ended up buying something else due to the transmission. That's why I said I'm certain that the sudden stop transmission has cost Kubota thousands of sales. If they changed that, it was certainly one of their better moves!
