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Vern 07-21-2012 21:14:49 75.165.74.177 Report to Moderator	Those of you who are driving hydrostatic drive tractors, what, if any, reason would make you go back to clutch/gear drive tractors? Vern [Reply]   [No Email]
rustyj14 07-31-2012 08:32:04 108.39.209.209 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   I think the gear drive tractors give better longevity, than thoe so-called automatics.(hydrostatics) Couldn't think of the name of them fer a minute. RJ   [Reply]  [No Email]
JohnDY 07-22-2012 14:05:16 99.160.143.83 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   Haven't had a clutch since the early 80's and wouldn't ever consider wasting my time going back to one.   [Reply]  [No Email]
El Toro 07-22-2012 13:44:35 108.3.148.85 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   I'm sticking with the hydrostaic drive on my 1971 Wards tractor for plowing. Hal   [Reply]  [No Email]
wisbaker 07-22-2012 11:02:37 207.118.141.239 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   The hydro on my Wheel Horse is sweet for snow blowing but I think I prefer the gear drive Cub 120 (okay a Cub 100 with a K301 motor) or 102 for mowing grass seems on the Wheel Horse I spend to much time trying to get my ground speed were it cuts well then I have to stop or slow down and start all over again.   [Reply]  [No Email]
MNGB 07-22-2012 05:30:47 67.230.224.205 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   Hi Vern it depends on what I doing for mowing I love Husqvana Hydro's and its the only way to go for me, for garden work like plowing tilling etc I prefer my Sears Suburban with a clutch and tranny.   [Reply]  [No Email]
willie in mn 07-22-2012 01:57:51 67.142.168.20 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   Just a personal thing, others mayhave different thoughts. I like a clutch/gear drive. Have a J D 112. For mowing use 3rd gear with variator in 2nd notch, set it & relax the foot. For tilling, 1st gear & 3rd notch. At work many years ago there were 3 forklifts, 2 with clutches, 1 automatic. Would grab one with a clutch if I had choice, easier to control. On the road I use cruise control when traffic allows, avoids leg cramps. Willie   [Reply]  [No Email]
kris Jensen 07-21-2012 23:41:23 70.67.18.208 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to Vern, 07-21-2012 21:14:49   Vern, I have an older(like me) John Deere (lx186) with hydrostatic drive, and I really like this machine. There is no way i would regress to a clutch setup. I do five lawns a week with it and it is so incredibly easy to use.   [Reply]  [No Email]
Vern 07-22-2012 21:10:22 75.165.74.177 Report to Moderator	Re: Lawn tractors in reply to kris Jensen, 07-21-2012 23:41:23   Thanks everyone. I have a Cub Cadet GT2542 that is hydrostatic & I love it. Just wonderin. Vern   [Reply]  [No Email]