What is the dif. between the 1735M and the 1835M?

[bebop86]

Guys- I am looking to pick up a preowned tractor to replace my Dads- 40 yr old Kubota L235- Have settled on the Massy but notice that they went to the 1835 over the 1735- What is the dif?? Also we will be using the tractor to mow about 20 acres of grass that is somewhat on a slope- Would you guys rec. going shuttle or Hydro-I may not have a choice buying used- Any advise would be appreciated- thks

 

[tacticalturnip]

They went back to an Iseki engine in the 1835M; the 1735M had a Shibaura.

I would imagine both are great, but personally I would take the Iseki machine.

 

[ericm979]

The HST makes it much easier to change speeds while mowing. For example a lower gear when heading up or down hill or a higher gear when on smooth ground. With a shuttle that doesn't have synchronized shifting you have to stop to change gears.

If you need to back up to get under trees very often the HST is much better.

 

[jeepcj7]

Recommend staying with the Iseki engine for simplicity.