My RX7320 is home.

[KiwiBro]

I just sold bobcat ct450 I was looking at the RX Line over the NX I have always had hydro. How does the power shuttle work on these tractor? Thank you

Apart from skidding a few trees, most of what I've done with my power-shuttle RX is loader work - making large stacks of slash on multiple jobs to burn off at a later date. It works, well. That said however, I have never used a HST tractor so can only compare it to non-shuttle/powershift models where my left leg would be sore near the end of a week of loader work.

Some other things about loader work with the RX. I find the pump slower than optimal now I'm used to the tractor. Something I noticed before purchase but was one of the compromises I was willing to make. Essentially the pump output isn't enough sometimes and I find myself moving slower than optimal between scrap/slash that needs to be picked up and the piles it is being dumped on, in order to give the loader time to raise or lower. More pronounced when working in tight spaces that don't need much travel time between FEL movements.

Another thing though that has impressed me about FEL work with the RX, is it's really well balanced with my 400 or so kg winch on the back. Very stable even at full height. With the wheels out as wide as recommended and 3/4 filled tyres, it feels so much more stable than other tractors I have done loader work with. It's unusual for me to be doing FEL work on flat ground, so stability is always a key point. So from that perspective, the RX is better than I expected.

*Editing to add* one 'WTF were they thinking' thing is the handles on the pin for the FEL bracket that are there to help get on/off the tractor can rattle very loudly because nobody thought to sleeve a rubber grommet on the loose end. I ended up cutting a bit of hose for them because the noise is crazy.

 

[KiwiBro]

I've already mentioned that I find the PTO switch a bit hokey. On a related note is I could really use a rear mounted PTO kill switch to avoid climbing on and off the tractor just to kill the PTO. I can understand the safety issue of having an on switch at the rear. But I would have thought a safety case could be made for a kill switch at the rear. And, no, I still don't like the PTO switch nor have any confidence it will last. Happy to be proven wrong in time.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

The power shuttle works great. As Tinstafl said, you will find your self changing gears sometimes, but when maneuvering, flipping the shuttle from forward to revers is easy and become second nature quickly. In fact, when I was packing up my truck to leave, today, I backed up to a slash pile, and flipped on my turn signal ,because it is in the same position as the power shuttle in the tractor. I was trying to go forward ,so Instead of shifting the gears, I hit the turn signal. Fortunately I also hit the brakes.

 

[KiwiBro]

The power shuttle works great. As Tinstafl said, you will find your self changing gears sometimes, but when maneuvering, flipping the shuttle from forward to revers is easy and become second nature quickly. In fact, when I was packing up my truck to leave, today, I backed up to a slash pile, and flipped on my turn signal ,because it is in the same position as the power shuttle in the tractor. I was trying to go forward ,so Instead of shifting the gears, I hit the turn signal. Fortunately I also hit the brakes.

Guilty too

 

[HK45]

Thanks for all the feed back guys. Im up in the air between the NX OR RX. I would like a little bigger tractor then the NX I'm just not sure i will like the power shuttle. I also need a backhoe.

 

[Tinstafl]

I think you can get a backhoe on the RX too.

 

[HK45]

Help me decide. I need a machine. I purchased a brand new massey 1758. I went Friday to pick it up. Signed the papers got it onto my trailer went to pull forward and it stalled out. Went in To go get the owner he sent a mechanic out, got it started backed it off and then it stalled again. Long story short I told them I didn't want it and give me my deposit back. So Im stuck Do I go with a NX6010 or Rx 6620

 

[KiwiBro]

I think you can get a backhoe on the RX too.

Not all of 'em though, from what I understand. The 10's yes, the 20's no, unless the story has changed or there's an aftermarket option?

 

[BlueToy1]

The RX6620 offers a factory sub-frame backhoe, the 7320 does not. My dealer suggested a 3pt backhoe, but in the owners manual it says to only use a sub-frame mount, so I didn't get one.

I grew up on gear tractors, most recently have had 3 hydrostatic tractors and switched to the power shuttle RX for the extra capability. As with any change it's taken a little bit to get used to, but it's coming to me quicker than I expected. At first I was worried I'd regret giving up the hydo, but I'm happy with the RX. What are you using it for?

 

[KiwiBro]

The RX6620 offers a factory sub-frame backhoe, the 7320 does not.

Ta. They've been out long enough now for it to not be a timing issue so I guess they have zero plans to offer such an option for the 73(or 76 here)20. I guess not enough demand?