Picked up my new L2800HST yesterday.

[MDM]

I picked up my new tractor yesterday. I will have to post some pics later. I like it a lot. I spent yesterday afternoon loading the rears with wiper fluid. About 32-35 gallons per tire is my guess. I thought I would finally get some sleep after I got her here at the house, but here it is 5am in the morning and I have been up since for. I hope this exitement wears off soon.

 

[ceh007]

congrats. nice to have a new toy for the long weekend.
earnesto shut down my yard rompings for two days now. yard is a mess.
just got my L3400 last weekend. finished up a 3 point trailer hitch and haven't even been able to try it on for size. hopefully the sun will be back today. really need to move a trailer somewhere.

 

[Thomas]

Good morning MDM.
I guess by now you finish your coffee and out the door for a day of fun..opps..work on your new L2800HST...Congrats & Enjoy.

 

[wushaw]

I think you will have a few gallons of WW fluid left for use in your vehicles. If I remember correctly mine took like 30 gal a tire...I have had a few beers since then so get 35

 

[Woody1934]

I picked up my new tractor yesterday. I will have to post some pics later. I like it a lot. I spent yesterday afternoon loading the rears with wiper fluid. About 32-35 gallons per tire is my guess. I thought I would finally get some sleep after I got her here at the house, but here it is 5am in the morning and I have been up since for. I hope this exitement wears off soon.

I'm trying to learn what I can about the L2800, L3400, and B3030 and I'm wondering what criteria you used to pick the L2800? By the way, congrats on your new purchase. I can understand the feeling of having a new machine, even though I am not yet a tractor owner. I've found the specs on the L2800 and L3400 a bit confusing. The spec sheet shows both models with a 4 cyl. engine. However, when I used the "Competitive Comparison" page, it showed the tractors with a 3 cyl. engine. What engine is in your unit?
I've got another post asking similar questions in addition to the following:
What does "Live continuous with ORC" mean. I think it must have something to do with the PTO.
Thanks in advance for educating this newbee!
Woody

 

[wushaw]

The L2800/3400 have 3cyl engines. The B3030 has a 4cyl eng.
ORC is "over running clutch" for the PTO.
Here is a good explination of PTO clutches. This is not my definition so I can't take credit for this knowledge.

A live PTO, by definition, continues running when the operator changes speed or direction. Whether a live PTO is needed depends upon the work a tractor will do. Any stationary work (chippers, generators) does not need a live PTO. Large mowing operations where there is little backing up do not need a live PTO. Snowblowing, rototilling, and other applications where changes in speed and direction are important a live PTO makes the job easier.
There are several ways to make a live PTO work.

The first way is a two-stage clutch. In this case when the clutch is pushed halfway in the main transmission is disengaged. When the clutch is fully depressed the PTO and the main transmission are disengaged. The PTO cannot be engaged or disengaged unless the transmission is disengaged.

The second method is making a live PTO is through a separate clutch for the PTO (live independent). This method allows the PTO to be engaged and disengaged regardless of whether the tractor is moving or stationary.

The third method is live continuous. The main clutch disengages and engages the PTO. However, due to the transmission, the operator can change speed and direction with out using the clutch, i.e. Glide Shift or Hydrostatic transmission.