Live PTO queation.

sxs191 · Jun 23, 2011

I am upgrading by BX25 which has an Independant PTO to the B2620 or B3200 which has a Live PTO. I know the difference in systems but am wonder if anyone who upgraded from a BX to a Live PTO notice a big inconviences. I really wanted a B2630 or B3030 (for the Independent PTO) but my dealer does not carry them. Thanks, Scott

chriscos · Jun 24, 2011

sxs191 said:
I am upgrading by BX25 which has an Independant PTO to the B2620 or B3200 which has a Live PTO. I know the difference in systems but am wonder if anyone who upgraded from a BX to a Live PTO notice a big inconviences. I really wanted a B2630 or B3030 (for the Independent PTO) but my dealer does not carry them. Thanks, Scott

I don't think the "Live" and "Independent" spec sheet labels operate much differently between the B2620/3200 and B2630/3030's. The HST kind of makes the whole issue moot.

PSDStu · Jun 25, 2011

sxs191 said:
I am upgrading by BX25 which has an Independant PTO to the B2620 or B3200 which has a Live PTO. I know the difference in systems but am wonder if anyone who upgraded from a BX to a Live PTO notice a big inconviences. I really wanted a B2630 or B3030 (for the Independent PTO) but my dealer does not carry them. Thanks, Scott

If the B2630 or B3030 is really what you want......why not see if the dealer can order you one?

TripleR · Jun 25, 2011

I prefer the Independent PTO over the Live PTO, but on the HST models, it really isn't that big of a deal as you will seldom be using your clutch which interrupts the power to the PTO and transmission. Some people even like being able to hit the clutch and cut the PTO power if they get into some rocks/stumps etc.; I don't, but some do.

Either way, it would not be a deal breaker for me though my preference is for the 2630 and 3030 for the added size and position control 3-point hitch.