Adding Cruise Control to B3300SU

[gks]

I think I want to add cruise control to my new B3300SU to allow me to use differential brake steering. Can y'all let me know what's involved with that and what I should expect it to cost? I just would like some idea about it before I approach my dealer.

 

[Tompet]

I believe B9331 is the kit part number. There is one on eBay for $149. I had it installed when I purchased mine and I think it was a little over $90. Do a web search with the part number and you may find some more info.

 

[GardenRod]

gks,
My dealer added mine on for no charge. You might want to ask.

 

[kuboman]

You won't be able to use the brake with the cruise because the brake disengages the cruise.

 

[jeff9366]

I think the kit was $35 plus installation in February 2012 when I bought my B3300SU.

Kuboman is correct, touching the Kubota cruise control disengages the cruise.

 

[gks]

Kuboman and Jeff,

I read elsewhere on this forum that using both break pedals together will disengage the cruise control but using only one break pedal would not. Does that sound right to you guys? If not, how do I differential brake?

 

[kuboman]

I'm not sure which brake disengages the cruise, I would have to check mine. As for differential braking you need to use your left foot if you are flexible enough. Otherwise you don't. If you had a GL series you can because it's cruise is all electronic.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

I've thought about this same thing, split brakes are a wonderful thing when you know how to use them properly. I've been pondering some extensions to the pedals that I could run them with my right hand which would allow better speed control than cruise as your foot would still be on the pedal. Anyone done this before?

 

[jeff9366]

Kuboman and Jeff,

I read elsewhere on this forum that using both break pedals together will disengage the cruise control but using only one break pedal would not. If not, how do I differential brake?

Sorry, I sold the B3300SU in order to buy an L3560.

In the two years and 400 hours I used the B3300SU I never disengaged the dual brake latch.

 

[gks]

There's a lot you can do with the machine when you can use down pressure in the FEL. Of course that takes your steering away because the front axle comes up. Thus the need for differential brake steering. Kubota clearly saw the use of this in the B3300SU because they gave it two brake pedals.

 

[ericher69]

There's a lot you can do with the machine when you can use down pressure in the FEL. Of course that takes your steering away because the front axle comes up. Thus the need for differential brake steering. Kubota clearly saw the use of this in the B3300SU because they gave it two brake pedals.

Yeah real well thought out...HST treadle and brakes on the same side (same as my b2920)

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[kuboman]

So just for giggles and my own info I tried the brakes and cruise on my b3200 (same as the 3300). With brakes locked together they disengage the cruise. With brakes separated the cruise stays engaged. So there you have it. I didn't examine the mechanics of why but thats how my works.:cool2:

 

[gks]

Well what do you know?! I think I contributed something already. Kuboman, thanks for the experiment. You confirmed the rumor.

 

[Chilly807]

Yeah real well thought out...HST treadle and brakes on the same side (same as my b2920)

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No kidding.. mine is even worse, they put the throttle pedal, the brakes AND the diff lock on the right side. I have two right feet according to the wife, but really, Kubota?

Sean