Massey 1648 - HST or DynaQPS?

WilliamBos · Dec 3, 2011

Mike476 said:
The dyna is cheaper, and quieter, and puts more to the ground than HST, and as stated if planning a lot of ground engagement work a better option. I had been tinking only HST for my use, but after driving the dyna I'm not as convinced the requirement to move the lever each time from forward to reverse is as much an issue as I'd thought before using one.

No, it is not a pain at all. Keeps both feet free too.

Mike476 · Dec 3, 2011

Nice having more gearing options as well.

WilliamBos · Dec 3, 2011

Mike476 said:
Nice having more gearing options as well.

5 below 1 MPH is sweet.

Mike476 · Dec 3, 2011

WilliamBos said:
5 below 1 MPH is sweet.

That whole cab thing helps ............................

WilliamBos · Dec 3, 2011

Mike476 said:
That whole cab thing helps ............................

Yeah, that is why we have one. Do love being dry and warm. Being cool is nice too.

jhernan · Jan 2, 2012

I have the MF1648 Cab with the DynaQPS so far I have about 10 hours of seat time and let me tell you this machine is incredible. It has plenty of power and the transmission works great. The only thing that I'm having trouble with is the engagement lever for the fourwheel drive.

WilliamBos · Jan 2, 2012

jhernan said:
I have the MF1648 Cab with the DynaQPS so far I have about 10 hours of seat time and let me tell you this machine is incredible. It has plenty of power and the transmission works great. The only thing that I'm having trouble with is the engagement lever for the fourwheel drive.

That lever is extremely stiff to say the least. Will grt a little better with a few more hours on it.

jhernan · Jan 3, 2012

WilliamBos said:
That lever is extremely stiff to say the least. Will grt a little better with a few more hours on it.

Thanks William for the response. I hope to get lots more of seat time once the weather dries up. I love this tractor with the DynaQPS.

Mike476 · Jan 14, 2012

jhernan said:
I hope to get lots more of seat time once the weather dries up. I love this tractor with the DynaQPS.

Jhernan, has the weather permitted any more seat time, curious how it's been working for you.

jhernan · Jan 16, 2012

Mike476 said:
Jhernan, has the weather permitted any more seat time, curious how it's been working for you.

Unfortunately not, it stops raining for a day or two but the ground stays pretty wet. The hills that I have to bush hog are pretty steep so I rather wait until the ground gets better for that type of work. I have done other things like grading my driveway and moving some dirt around. I can tell you that my opinion on this tractor has not changed. I still love it and I'm very impressed with the power this tractor has. The transmission works great. Over all I'm very much satisfied with my choice in tractor. Another thing is with this weather one really gets to appreciate a cab tractor. Once I learn how to post pictures I'll post some pictures of the tractor and the hills that I'm talking about. :thumbsup: