L3410 GST vs HST
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Joeinindy
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I have the L3410HST and after using it for apx 30 hours now it is a dream. No shifting, no stopping and starting, smooth acceleration and with the 34hp there is plenty even with the small hp loss at the PTO with the HST.
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I had purchased a L3010GST and after using it for an hour(meter time) I went back to the dealer and ended up with a L3410HST. As Joe said, no shifting, smooth acceleration. When you take your foot off the pedal, the tractor stops moving, nice safety feature. With the GST, it seemed that my left hand was constantly in use with one or both of the levers. I was doing a lot of short distance grading, and was constantly changing from forward, reverse, etc. I also found it inconvenient trying to change speed and direction while I was turned in the seat looking behind the tractor. Perhaps the GST would be okay for long runs, but doesn't fit my needs. The HST is great. Also, if you have any significant slopes, you won't want to shift the GST while going up or down the slope.
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I had purchased a L3010GST and after using it for an hour(meter time) I went back to the dealer and ended up with a L3410HST. As Joe said, no shifting, smooth acceleration. When you take your foot off the pedal, the tractor stops moving, nice safety feature. With the GST, it seemed that my left hand was constantly in use with one or both of the levers. I was doing a lot of short distance grading, and was constantly changing from forward, reverse, etc. I also found it inconvenient trying to change speed and direction while I was turned in the seat looking behind the tractor. Perhaps the GST would be okay for long runs, but doesn't fit my needs. The HST is great. Also, if you have any significant slopes, you won't want to shift the GST while going up or down the slope.
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gordon
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Is the gst reliable--yes it's time proven.
Does hst privide enough control--yes, the hst has complete control. To me the hst is the only way to go it gives precise control to speed and movement. There is a couple of hp loss but that is nothing compared to what is gained in ouput production with the hst.
Advantage of gst--you get an extra lever on the column to shift from forward to reverse./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Advantage of hst--better overall control of the tractor. Stops on a dime just by lifting your foot off the hydro petal. Burns less fuel because of running at the same rpm, instead of the bursts used with the gst. Better production, no time wasted shifting from reverse to forward and back. Cruise control, and still can brake steer.
My last tractor was gst now I've got a hydro bet you can guess which one I better.
If it ain't hst it ain't for me
Gordon
Does hst privide enough control--yes, the hst has complete control. To me the hst is the only way to go it gives precise control to speed and movement. There is a couple of hp loss but that is nothing compared to what is gained in ouput production with the hst.
Advantage of gst--you get an extra lever on the column to shift from forward to reverse./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Advantage of hst--better overall control of the tractor. Stops on a dime just by lifting your foot off the hydro petal. Burns less fuel because of running at the same rpm, instead of the bursts used with the gst. Better production, no time wasted shifting from reverse to forward and back. Cruise control, and still can brake steer.
My last tractor was gst now I've got a hydro bet you can guess which one I better.
If it ain't hst it ain't for me
Gordon
Are you going to pull vegetable carts, mow cleared fields, mow around obstacles, load gravel at the building supply, or use your tractor as a hoe or snow plow? It makes a difference.
For straight ahead, no-radius turn creep speed work or clear field mowing, HST is a waste of money. For back and forth work, which describes a lot general maintenance chores like loading, grading, and obstacle mowing, any grandmother or any grandchild could drive an HST after about 90 seconds to adjust the seat, provided they can climb into it and reach the pedals. HST is simple, especially when you're looking over your shoulder all the time.
I recommend you go drive one.
For straight ahead, no-radius turn creep speed work or clear field mowing, HST is a waste of money. For back and forth work, which describes a lot general maintenance chores like loading, grading, and obstacle mowing, any grandmother or any grandchild could drive an HST after about 90 seconds to adjust the seat, provided they can climb into it and reach the pedals. HST is simple, especially when you're looking over your shoulder all the time.
I recommend you go drive one.
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Gary,
Excellent advice! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Excellent advice! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
glennmac
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For what I do--finish mowing, brush mowing, loader work--there is no advantage to GST, except cost. I wouldnt even consider it, it is so far in second place. I consider it a completely outmoded technology for the vast majority of non-agricultural compact tractor applications.
frank_f15
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HST: WITHOUT A DOUBT. for all reasons listed prior.
