Whose tractor has a speed chart/scale?

[gsganzer]

I remember as a kid, all the old tractors had a speed scale/chart as part of the tachometer. You looked at what gear you were in and looked for where the tachometer needle was on the chart.

My Kubota L3800HST doesn't have one, which I assume most hydrostatic tractors don't. But what about a modern gear tractor and some of the various other gear/drive configurations? Do they still have a speed chart?

 

[IndyIan]

I guess knowing your exact speed is more of a field tractor requirement than a utility tractor one? But it would be nice to know for a lot of jobs that people do with a small tractor.
On my fender is a chart with the speeds available in each range at PTO rpm for the HST. Gives you a general sense how fast you are going.
I was surprised I could get up near full speed in mid range ~6mph with an old 9' haybine. Like a green rooster tail(not really), until i hit a heavy spot and the crimper plugged... That was the end of the speed trials in the thicker stuff.

 

[RjCorazza]

Some newer electronic displays include an actual speedometer. The only time I pay attention to it is for accurate spraying.
On my previous tractor without a speedometer, I calculated the speed at several throttle and ranges at full hst pedal.

 

[gsganzer]

Some newer electronic displays include an actual speedometer. The only time I pay attention to it is for accurate spraying.
On my previous tractor without a speedometer, I calculated the speed at several throttle and ranges at full hst pedal.

I spray and seed. But like you, I looked in my manual and it gives speeds for L,M,H and I calibrated my sprayer and seeder for L and M at PTO speed. Having the actual speed displayed would be sort of nice though.

 

[masscity]

My 2012 L3540HSTC-3 has a speedometer.

 

[ruffdog]

My Toolcat has a axle sensor that allows it to have a digital speedo.

 

[ruffdog]

There are many portable GPS meters on line.

portable gps mph - Google Search

 

[cbg8670]

5145 has chart on fender
I use it to help deciding what range depending on where I am mowing

 

[Gee Ray]

I had an app on my phone for a long time that showed my speed. But the ad started coming so frequently that it was useless. So I found this one on Google. You might try it.

 

[Dftodd]

My old Grey market kubota had one. It was in kilometers But at least I could do the conversions.

I have no idea about the travel speed of my Massey.