New Max 26XL possible issue

[mike69440]

i've had a gear and an hst. I'll never have another gear... it's infinitely more finely maneuverable.

I had a gear also my Kubota B7200D. I'm no fan of straight gear either. The Max28 Shuttle is way way better. HST is great working in a building or backing up to hook up implements, but for what I do, I take a Power Shuttle like my L39 GST or even the Max28's Semi Syncro Shuttle. (I wear out tires.) In tight quaters I idle right down and use low gear, & hope I don't bump into stuff. (Already put a dent in my old tool box with the bucket!)
3 Range Hydros are ok, 6 range best, 2 speed HST I have no use for.

 

[Navasot]

Just part of having a hydro... you will need to be idled up in high range. and for the little debate on HST vs Gear.. its all personal preference but you couldn't talk me into a hydro if I had the option of a shuttle... even if somehow you made it cheaper.. especially in this size tractor