It's here. Not really sure about it yet, I need to get some seat time and see what I think before passing judgement. It's such a far cry from what I'm used to, I'm unsure whether it's my inexperience, or the machine itself. My initial assessment from a whopping 20 minutes of operation is that the 60 year old 801 it's supposed to replace, would absolutely eat it's lunch. If it were my first tractor I would be thrilled, and probably outside wrapping it in a blanket. But it isn't my first tractor.
It runs good, and operates like a dream. Very easy and intuitive. It's light....way light compared to what I'm used to. The notion that 4WD makes up for light weight, appears ludicrous at this time. But, that may be my unfamiliarity talking again. I love the simplicity of operation that the hydro offers, with it's twin pedal setup, but I'm expecting more grunt from the transmission. The old Ford, and the even older Allis, will continue to pull right up until they 1) Lose traction, 2)stall the engine, 3) Twist something expensive in two. The LS just stops...no wheel slip, no stall, no breakage, (okay I like that part), nothing, Just "That's all I've got, not doing any more". That's weird. Maybe normal for hydros, maybe I need to max the rpm out, I just don't know. I do know if it were a hydro mower that came into my old shop and acted like that, I would be checking for a slipping belt, or a worn hydraulic pump/motor. We'll see.
I had a Kubota 3010 and 3830. Both HST models. Both needed to run about 2100-2300 RPM when doing anything other than driving. PTO was about 2650RPM. You can fill the bucket in medium range, but you have to feather the HST pedal. Low range is much better, but slower. The 3010 would spin all 4 tires in medium range running the loader, but the 3830 would only do it in low range @ about 2500 rpm.
It will take a little seat time to figure out the way your's will work.
Last edited by BrianL; 03/16/1710:39 AM.
1.8 acre pond with CNBG, RES, HSB, and LMB Trophy Hunter feeder.
