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What does shuttle mean on a tractor?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. A power shuttle is an additional unit used in transmissions and is generally used in agricultural tractors. While the vehicle is moving forwards, the driver can pull a lever that makes it stop and go backwards at the same speed.
What does HST mean Kubota?
hydrostatic transmission
HST means the tractor has a hydrostatic transmission- a pedal for forward and reverse.
What is shuttle shift Kubota?
A Kubota shuttle shift transmission does not require you to use a clutch to switch between forward and reverse gears. Loading work is easy because there is no need to use the clutch to switch between forward and reverse gears. Unlike some other Kubota transmission types, shuttle shift does not reduce engine horsepower.
What is the purpose of a power shuttle?
Power shuttle It replaces the traditional foot clutch with a forward-reverse lever on the steering column that operates a wet clutch. It’s useful when there’s a great deal of forward-reverse shifting, such as with loader work.
What is better shuttle shift or hydrostatic?
Hydro is more costly to purchase and it also has costs to maintain with fluid & filter changes. Shuttle shift makes a gear tractor easier to use for back and forth, but just like a hydro, there are parts and components that can just as easily fail or wear.
Is a hydrostatic transmission better?
A hydrostatic transmission works like an automatic transmission, but uses fluid rather than belts to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. This transmission offers a smoother ride, requires less maintenance and lasts longer.
What is a 12×12 power shuttle transmission?
The 12×12 mechanical shuttle transmission is the simplest, most economical transmission available on all PowerStar models except for the PowerStar 65. This transmission is perfect for basic haying applications, like raking and tedding, where direction changes are not frequently required.