My 2002 TC40DA that I've had since 4/07 has SS and I love the short turning radius. Very useful in the woods on tight trails. How long has SS been around? Any long term reliability issues? Since I don't know how conscientiously the maintenance schedule was followed on my tractor, I'm debating trading on new tractor and question possible long term problems. I have found and replaced 2 zerks in front end that were clogged and I'm sure not greased in recent past before I got it.
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Robert_in_NY
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The supersteer has been around since the mid to late 90's that I know of. The first tractors I recall ever seeing it on was the Ford/New Holland Genesis tractors (also known as the 70 series). So far I have only known of one problem with the supersteer failing and that was because of the owner not looking at their tractor. I would not be worried at all about your system.
Kubotasrking
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flINTLOCK said:
Kubota has had it on compact models for a number of years.
Mine has been great, and I would recommend to folks if they asked.
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When did Kubota start using Supersteer and on what models? Supersteer is a Ford/NH thing as as far as I know only Ford/NH tractors have the rights to use it.
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Kubotasrking, I suspect you're referring to the Kubota BiSpeed turning where the front wheels engage a slightly faster gear to help pull the tractor around when near full lock.
The SuperSteer pivots the front axle at the same time as the wheels steer, to achieve a tight turning circle.
The SuperSteer pivots the front axle at the same time as the wheels steer, to achieve a tight turning circle.
JonL
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I have had mine since 1998 on my 1530. Never had any problems. It makes a great mowing rig with a hrdro transmission. One of the real advantages is the increased wheel base that the supersteer system gives you. My tractor is rock solid on ground that I would not consider with the wife's TC23. The turf tires help too.
JHTFarmer
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schmism said:
Now thats a sharp turn! I bet its got to be in FWD to make that turn, that in 2WD, either the rear wheels would spin or the tractor would push forward despite the wheel being turned all the way. Is this the reason the Super Steer option comes with Auto-Sensing FWD??
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schmism said:so your Kubota can do this?
Obviously N O T !!
Nice pic Schmism.....mism !!
Just today I was setting up the tractor to go forward & then backward (& then forward AGAIN) to align myself to push some material forward. Well I surprised myself when I was going forward..... got up to the material & I was already aligned. Gave me a quick smile because I know you would not have beeen able to do that little quick maneuvre with a non-SS tractor.
What an incredible (over & over & over) nice feature. Have had the tractor now for 3 years & have used TIGHT turns (over & over & over) again.
I Love it !!
and of course the tractor !!
btw, my tractor is 2001 vintage !! Don't be worry,
Vic
