B8200 HST Power

[rScotty]

I'm going to look at one for a friend. Did the B8200 HST ever come with power steering? And if so, is it an external power cylinder or something internal to the steering box?
thanks,
rScotty

 

[varmint]

I had a gear B8200, and added the Kubota aftermarket kit, which was a hydraulic cylinder to replace the drag link, controlled by a valve that was installed onto the pitman arm. I may not know the terms, but it worked very nicely. The steering box remained untouched. I would guess that the HST likely would have had the same setup. We'll see if anyone posts who had a factory installed power steering setup.

Based on the number of inquires after I posted about the install, maybe 12+ years ago, from guys with B8200's who wanted to install PS and couldn't find any kits to do so, if the one you are going to look at doesn't have it, you may have a challenge. Here are a couple old photos showing it.