Shuttle versus HST

[ovrszd]

I wouldn't waste my money on a DK45, its a whole 4 hp more than the DK40 at 3k more. Might as well go with the DK50.

Power Junkie!!!

 

[kevin37b]

I much prefer hyd . shuttle over hydrostat . Foot throttle and shuttle for loader work .

 

[motownbrowne]

I much prefer hyd . shuttle over hydrostat . Foot throttle and shuttle for loader work .

Unfortunately that's not one of the options. Neither, as far as we know is a dk50.

 

[murphy1244]

Unfortunately that's not one of the options. Neither, as far as we know is a dk50.

I was just asking" is 4 hp worth 3k?

 

[k0ua]

I was just asking" is 4 hp worth 3k?

The DK40 is shuttle, the DK45 is hydro..

 

[murphy1244]

The DK40 is shuttle, the DK45 is hydro..

So the price difference should be more.I think the prices are too high but thats that.

 

[k0ua]

Power Junkie!!!

I suppose it is hard to use horsepower you don't have, just like it is hard to weld with amps you don't have.

 

[Little Tractor Ferndale]

I to love the HST as it offers so much control on a steep hillside even. I have countless times enjoyed the fact that I could move the tractor less then a inch with precision control. Now, what I hate about HST tractors is the fact that "HST" means never made in america, or asian tractor, why do we put up with this? I am looking for a larger utility tractor something in the 5000lb 4 wheel drive 40 to 75 HP size. there is nothing much that will fit my needs in HST. I for one think its a shame that New Holland will buy and paint blue any asian tractor they can find. Look at how many times the under 100 cubic inch compacts have changed engines!
Think about what this means to the guy wanting to find parts in 10 years. I for one would gladly pay more for something made in america.

 

[ovrszd]

I suppose it is hard to use horsepower you don't have, just like it is hard to weld with amps you don't have.

I hear ya James. Murph is like me,,,, never quite satisfied.

 

[Fallon]

In retrospect I've regretted getting my L3200 instead of a L3800. Maybe $1k worth of regret, possibly $1,700 worth. Definitely not $3k+ worth of regret for that missing 6hp.

I definitely didn't regret things until I loaded the tires for extra traction or bought my tiller.