What would you like to see the tractor manufacturers to make.

MinnesotaEric · Dec 22, 2015

paulharvey said:
HST over power shuttle? Or standard shuttle? I know part oof what throws people off is that unless you run construction equipmment, most people haven't tried a "Power Shuttle"/"Torq Reverser"/what ever each different company refers to it as.

HST over power shuttle.

Industrial Toys · Dec 22, 2015

How about a steering wheel that one can simply rip out, then attach to the side of your tractor for starting?

No DPF required on this tractor either. In fact my friend keeps saying that it will run on just about any fuel, even butter milk!

dsgsr · Dec 22, 2015

k0ua said:
What is interesting, is that I have owned versions of each and to tell you the absolute truth it just doesn't make any difference. You will adapt to each system in about a days operation. What seems awkward in the dealer's lot becomes a non issue a few hours of operation in. Everyone is different of course, but that was my experience. It seems that out of the box, most people without experience will prefer the side by side setup. But millions of treadle pedal setup tractors have been made, and the users are using them every day and are satisfied with them. I like them both.

I also have owned both and do not like the treadle pedal setup. I like the side-by-side. I have over 7000 hours on the side-by-side and only 645 hrs on the treadle pedal setup, so maybe I just need to get use to it.

David

ultrarunner · Dec 23, 2015

I do like some treadle set ups which is what I use the most...

I find sometimes I step on both with the side by side.

ultrarunner · Dec 23, 2015

I do like some treadle set ups which is what I use the most...

I find sometimes I step on both with the side by side.

k0ua · Dec 23, 2015

dsgsr said:
I also have owned both and do not like the treadle pedal setup. I like the side-by-side. I have over 7000 hours on the side-by-side and only 645 hrs on the treadle pedal setup, so maybe I just need to get use to it.

David

Nah, if you aint happy in 645 hours, I am guessing you aint going to be happy with the treadle.

OK show of hands.. who likes treadle pedal? Who likes side by side? Who is happy withe either? I am in the either camp.

tman1020 · Dec 23, 2015

I originally wanted the side-by-side because it was what I was used to but the tractor I wanted had the treadle so That is what I have now. I have found that it has a few benefits over the side-by-side for me. It is much easier to look over your shoulder in reverse with the treadle because you can sit sideways with your heel on it. Plus it seems much less likely to accidentally hit the wrong direction with the treadle. When I first got it I thought you were supposed to keep your foot on top of the pedal and then rock it back-and-forth to choose the direction you wanted to go. Then I realized that's not the Best way for me. I keep my foot flat on the floor the pedal is wide enough to go around my foot and then just either use my toe or my heel. I often found with the two pedal system, one being right next to the other I would accidentally hit the wrong direction from time to time. this has eliminated that problem.

bigtiller · Dec 23, 2015

:reminder::reminder:

Side by side

Xfaxman · Dec 23, 2015

The TORO Traction Units have the treadle style with a footrest next to it.

Works great for mowing, my toe is on the top and heel on the footrest. To back up I slide my foot over and put my toe on the reverse arrow.

For loader work I put my toe on top and heel on the reverse arrow.

Have pictures but can't post them now after the Forum Upgrade.

motownbrowne · Dec 23, 2015

k0ua said:
Nah, if you aint happy in 645 hours, I am guessing you aint going to be happy with the treadle.

OK show of hands.. who likes treadle pedal? Who likes side by side? Who is happy withe either? I am in the either camp.

I'm sure that I'd make it work either way, but I very much like the treadle pedal on my Kubota. The New Holland is a treadle too, but I don't like it quite as much. I agree with tman, it's very easy to reverse while turned sideways with the treadle setup. Also, it's very easy to maneuver while standing, which I do frequently. Either forward or backwards is easy to accomplish because the pedal is on the floor requiring down force instead of in front of you requiring forward force if that makes sense.

The treadle on my Kubota is very intuitive and user friendly in my opinion.