Not sure how many responses I'll get, but...

[Humdinger]

I've been "testing how the seat feels" on some tractors...I remember the sales guy saying something about a "PTO clutch". Is that the clutch you guys are talking about?

 

[grsthegreat]

On my Kioti there are 2 things that i am confused about.

1. Why does it have an automatic engage function option for the PTO (raise lift arm stops PTO, lower arms it engages). I could see that as an Ok addition IF the PTO slowly ramped up, but it just slams on. not too much thinking on their part with that option.

2. The company INCLUDED an Ipod link cable with the cab tractor, but then hid the cable underneath the cup holder, and didn't tell anyone about it. its not in service manual or operators manual. why bother?.

3. The detent position on one of my remotes is WAY TO HARD to engage and dis-engage. A simple slide latch option would have been alot better. Manually slide a lock lever IF you want detent. They also should have INCLUDED a loop of hose on this remote to protect the hydraulic pump.

4. other than that, I'm very happy with the tractor.....maybe a built in heated seat with back massager?? hint hint

 

[Agrantina]

I dont like the kill switch on the seat of my L3240. When doing box blade work and turning around in the seat so you can watch the dirt the seat dis-engaes and cuts the tractor off a split second.. I went around it and put a toggle switch in so I can engage and disengage the safety switch when I want to... For cutting, tilling and disc use-- I leave it like factory... Other than that small thing I Love the Kubota L3240..

AndyG

 

[beppington]

I dont like the kill switch on the seat of my L3240. When doing box blade work and turning around in the seat so you can watch the dirt the seat dis-engaes and cuts the tractor off a split second.. I went around it and put a toggle switch in so I can engage and disengage the safety switch when I want to... For cutting, tilling and disc use-- I leave it like factory... Other than that small thing I Love the Kubota L3240..

I'll second that ... so I jumpered / bypassed mine. I know it's dangerous, but I did it anyway. And I'm very happy with it this way.

I've even found that if I need to move the tractor forward just a little ways, I can jump up & stand on the step & use the cruise control lever to move forward ... without ever sitting down! :thumbsup: As always, do as I say, not as I do: This is not a safe practice, so don't ya'll do it, ya hear

 

[sailorman]

I've been "testing how the seat feels" on some tractors...I remember the sales guy saying something about a "PTO clutch". Is that the clutch you guys are talking about?

It might be in my case. This is how my clutch is used. 1) for shifting between high-medium-low speeds at full stop of tractor. 2) For engaging PTO when using an implement like rotary cuter. With engine at semi-low rpm I depress clutch, move PTO lever to on, slowly disengage clutch, and rpm the engine up to implement rpm speed ( 540 rpm for my rotary cuter ) . This serves to prevent high rpm, rapid engagement of PTO shaft to implement shaft which can cause some pretty nasty damage to machines. Kinda like the damage that can be caused by poppin' the clutch on a standard transmission muscle car blowin' out some stuff. At least that's my take on the matter.

 

[grsthegreat]

I dont like the kill switch on the seat of my L3240. When doing box blade work and turning around in the seat so you can watch the dirt the seat dis-engaes and cuts the tractor off a split second.. I went around it and put a toggle switch in so I can engage and disengage the safety switch when I want to... For cutting, tilling and disc use-- I leave it like factory... Other than that small thing I Love the Kubota L3240..

AndyG

Funny thing is, the old JD had the seat switch (HATED IT), but the Kioti doesnt.

I dont miss it at all. Hopefully ill never fall out of the cab with the cruise control on :laughing: :laughing:

 

[Soundguy]

what do I like least about a scut? probably the small size... oh wait.. i don't own any scut.. BECAUSE of the small size.. closest I have actually does fall into that category is a IH cub from 1966 and an allis G from 1948.. both are 10-13 hp tractors made to cultivate mainly.

very maneuverable.. easy to maintain.. easy to trailer.. lacking on drawbar hp for big tasks.. ( thus a bigger tractor needed for those tasks.. )

soundguy

 

[bironacad]

Getting in an out of the cab, age has its challenges, actually I should say my mileage, lol.
Nice thread.

 

[TripleR]

I've been "testing how the seat feels" on some tractors...I remember the sales guy saying something about a "PTO clutch". Is that the clutch you guys are talking about?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ydrostatic-transmission-clutch-purpose-4.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/22763-power-take-off-types.html

Transmission

The simpliest, and earliest, form of PTO is the transmission PTO. The PTO shaft is directly connected to the tractor's transmission. The PTO is only working when the tractor's clutch is relased, so if you take the tractor out of gear while slowing down the PTO will stop working. This is a disadvantage in applications such as mowing.

An overrunning clutch is often needed with a transmission PTO. Without it, the driven equipment (such as mower blades) will put a force on the PTO shaft, and then the transmssion, due to inertia. The equipment will "drive" the tractor, and you will still move after using the tractor's transmission clutch. An overrunning clutch prevents this from happening by allowing the PTO shaft to freely spin in one direction. In more recent models, this is built into the tractor. In older tractors, it is an extra piece of equipment mounted on the PTO shaft.

Live (two-stage clutch)

A live PTO works with the use of a two-stage clutch. Pressing the clutch half-way will disengage the transmission while pressing it fully will disengage the transmission and the PTO. This allows the operator to slow down or change gears while the PTO is still operating.

Independent

An independent PTO means that the PTO shaft is controlled with a separate clutch. As with a live PTO, this allows for full control over the tractor while separately controlling the PTO. There are two major types of independent PTO; mechanical and hydraulic. A mechanical-independent PTO uses a separate on-off selector, in addition to the PTO control lever. Often the tractor must be stopped or off to change this selector position. A hydraulic-independent PTO uses a single selector.

 

[Soundguy]

I'd be interested in seeing a 'mechanical' pto that was billed as independent if the tractor had to be stopped or off to change it.

soundguy

 

[farmeratheart]

When does a two-speed PTO come in handy?

Standard PTO speed is 540RPM. Some implements are made to run at 1000RPM so there are PTO's that run at that speed. About the only thing I want from my 2305 is draft (position) control on the 3point.

Frank

 

[Gordon Gould]

The only thing I didn't like about my L3010 was the lack of valve stem guards on the front wheels. Pretty minor thing. I have the valve stems inside on the rears.
I would also like larger front tires. I would be better off in the woods.

 

[grsthegreat]

The only thing I didn't like about my L3010 was the lack of valve stem guards on the front wheels. Pretty minor thing. I have the valve stems inside on the rears.
I would also like larger front tires. I would be better off in the woods.

Odd you say that...my Kioti has front valve stem guards, but NOT rear guards. not sure why. Seeing as ive sheared them off in the past, i wish i had them. I have no intension's of having the tires emptied so i can add them though. guess ill wait till tire replacement time

 

[Pete6114]

I have a L3240 but only 50 hr on it so far. Cant think of any big things i dont like about it. Just a few "minor" items, which are
I'd love to have a horn
A cup holder up front that holds a regular sized coffee mug.
A power outlet be great too (12Volt)

 

[grsthegreat]

I have a L3240 but only 50 hr on it so far. Cant think of any big things i dont like about it. Just a few "minor" items, which are
I'd love to have a horn
A cup holder up front that holds a regular sized coffee mug.
A power outlet be great too (12Volt)

again, you reminded me, my Kioti has a horn...but it a d**n volkswagon beetle sounding horn. I couldnt stand it, and replaced it with a throatier horn. WHY would anyone put a beetle horn in a nice beefy tractor. I have a power outlet though, thats nice. can run a corded emergency light if needed

 

[beppington]

I have a L3240 but only 50 hr on it so far. Cant think of any big things i dont like about it. Just a few "minor" items, which are
I'd love to have a horn

I'm working on installaing a horn to my L3940 right now! Got the horn (~$12), wire & fuse holder at Pep Boys. Got the button at Radio Shack. Already had all the connectors, heat shrink wrap, etc. Just need to solder the wires to the back of the button ... & find the perfect place to mount it. I'm thinking on the Range Selector / Cruise Control side panel. I mounted the horn itself on the cross bracket under the hood that is right above the battery & in front of the radiator. It even already has a threaded hole that's perfect to secure the horn & its ground wire! It requires an 8mm 1.25 thread bolt (~3/4" long) & a lock washer of course.

A cup holder up front that holds a regular sized coffee mug.
A power outlet be great too (12Volt)

You should be able to add both of those easily enough :thumbsup:

 

[Kaizer Peas]

I love my powder coated steel fenders and hood and the 1700A Cummins diesel engine as well as the heavy weight that gets the power to the ground on my 3510i Branson. Had a 770 John Deere that was light enough that I could pick it up in my 3510i loader.
The mud shields are great too.
What I don't like are the R4 tires. Have chain up for winter.

 

[638]

BX 23, No turning brakes. Needed when back draging with the bucket.

 

[JB4310]

When does a two-speed PTO come in handy?

I was thinking it would be good for light electrical load on my pto generator, lower engine rpms.

Given that the addition of a clutch is a production cost representing a price increase I doubt most companies would add an unnecessary cost and operator procedure that might reduce sales.

I would suggest that it's more of a savings on the production line, to not have to retool/ re engineer a non clutch model. Just a thought.

JB.

 

[kebo]

On the JD 790, the operator station is rather cramped. I would love to have a little more room between the seat and the area beneath the dashboard so I could get my foot (with a boot on it) through without hitting something everytime.

I would also like for the battery tray to be made from stainless steel, or some composite material that battery acid doesn't affect.

A 3 x 3 transmission (for 9 speeds) would be one notch better than the 4 x 2 (8 speeds) that it has now.