M5140 questions

[dntfxr]

Yeah the hydro shuttle is a feature I'd really like to have. The more I'm getting to know my property the less shifting I think I want to do. I still like the idea of gears over a regular hydrostatic for putting a little more to the ground, and the reverser I think would come in handy. I guess you have to decide the best balance for what you'll do most. One thing about it though, I'm keeping my b7100 HST for the hard to get spots for "cutting in". My new big tractor will mow the bigger swaths with a 6-7' shredder and really won't be so much back and forth. But with the loader the gears will be more rowing. Idk, maybe the mx4700 or 5100 hydro will be as close to a do it all machine as I'll find. Or a m5040 hydro shuttle...

 

[foreman Etexas]

Yeah the hydro shuttle is a feature I'd really like to have. The more I'm getting to know my property the less shifting I think I want to do. I still like the idea of gears over a regular hydrostatic for putting a little more to the ground, and the reverser I think would come in handy. I guess you have to decide the best balance for what you'll do most. One thing about it though, I'm keeping my b7100 HST for the hard to get spots for "cutting in". My new big tractor will mow the bigger swaths with a 6-7' shredder and really won't be so much back and forth. But with the loader the gears will be more rowing. Idk, maybe the mx4700 or 5100 hydro will be as close to a do it all machine as I'll find. Or a m5040 hydro shuttle...

I believe the only difference between the manual and hydro shuttle is you got push in the clutch!!

 

[big bubba]

the hydro shuttle difference is more than just manually engaging the clutch. it has a different (wet) clutch pack that (according to K) will outlast the conventional ceramic clutch of the manual shuttle. but when used properly, either system could outlast the operator. personally, you are on the right track with M series either way. i've never looked back trading in my L series model for the superior M. (the hydro may retain it's value slightly more)

 

[foreman Etexas]

the hydro shuttle difference is more than just manually engaging the clutch. it has a different (wet) clutch pack that (according to K) will outlast the conventional ceramic clutch of the manual shuttle. but when used properly, either system could outlast the operator. personally, you are on the right track with M series either way. i've never looked back trading in my L series model for the superior M. (the hydro may retain it's value slightly more)

He was talking about having to do less shifting,only reason I made the comment!!!

 

[dntfxr]

Ok I guess I'm thinking the hydro shuttle is similar to the Deere power reverser where you don't have to clutch between direction changes. It must be different though?

 

[foreman Etexas]

Ok I guess I'm thinking the hydro shuttle is similar to the Deere power reverser where you don't have to clutch between direction changes. It must be different though?

I just didnt get it cause I have my 2yr old in my cab tractor with me most of the time and he stays in the tractor when I get out to open gates it does have a guard so you dont accidently bump it getting off but I can just see him grabbing it!!!It was just a desiding factor for me,other people mite think different.

 

[TripleR]

Ok I guess I'm thinking the hydro shuttle is similar to the Deere power reverser where you don't have to clutch between direction changes. It must be different though?

I may have misunderstood your post. You don't have to use the foot clutch on the Hydraulic Shuttle Shift, movement of the lever engages the clutch.

 

[dntfxr]

No that's what I was thinking, sorry I got confused.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I may have misunderstood your post. You don't have to use the foot clutch on the Hydraulic Shuttle Shift, movement of the lever engages the clutch.

Hey gotta question,can you go from 1st to 2nd(the gears),without using the foot clutch(Hyd.shuttle)?

 

[TripleR]

Hey gotta question,can you go from 1st to 2nd(the gears),without using the foot clutch(Hyd.shuttle)?

Yes, my left leg is partially paralyzed and I have to use my right foot on the foot clutch, so sometimes I use the Hydraulic Shuttle Shift to change gears instead of the foot clutch. You simply put the lever in the middle of its arc which activates the clutch. I rode motorcycles most of my life and "clutching" with my hand is not awkward and is as fast as using the foot clutch.

For most people though I doubt there is any advantage to doing it this way, but perhaps I misunderstood your question.