Melvin Waldron, CGCS said:
So I can drive them? Actually we will use and borrow one of our other courses Kubota 4310 with hydrostatic and I have used the cruise control when running the deep tine, but when I set it for one pass, it might be different than when I set it for a second pass, maybe I'm using it wrong? (or maybe not any idiot can drive it?) Or they have changed how the speed control works, their tractor is 10 years old, I do release the cruise control when I go to make a turn for the next pass and don't always get it set at the same spot.
I did see on the brocure that the L4600 only slows down to 1.4 mph in 1st gear.
Thanks! Mel
I guess the L40 series, which is what I've been buying, has been upgraded to the L60 series due to tier IV regulations. Same tractor, new engine.
The HST model on these tractors is a true hydrostat - infinite speed from zero up to roughly 18 mph. No shifting, no clutch. Just depress the peddle.
The speed control on ours is a lever. Move it forward to your desired speed. I use it while aerifying all the time. Set it before you start your pass, aerify, then use the pedal to turn around, set the lever again. It's pretty easy, and nice on long runs. Short runs I just use the pedal.
Now that I think about it, I've had this conversation before with municipality Superintendent's. From what I remember, no Kubota does not offer GSA pricing. But, from what I can remember, their everyday pricing was still cheaper than the competition. I may be wrong though. I can tell you that last time I priced two different models, the more expensive one would have had to provide a very large GSA discount to match Kubota. Not knowing what that is, I'd say you have to contact a dealer to find out for sure.
We have about 23 tractors here amongst our operations. My opinion is the larger model and older model Deeres are the best around. But for my operation in the 35-55 hp range, the Kubotas are the best. Plus, with a tremendous difference in price, I was even more satisfied with my purchases.