Larger HST tractor(s)

[Rowski]

Is the Kubota L5030HSTC the largest hydo cab tractor?

I know the larger TLB (Case, Volvo, John Deere) are fluid drive. But I need the 3pt hitch. with a FEL.

Thanks

 

[JerryG]

Check out.Fendt
They don't have a hydro as such, but they are the oldest in the industry with a non shifting transmission with he CVT. Like the hydro, you just push and go.

 

[cowboydoc]

If you want to go with the IVT then you have options all the way up from the John Deere 6420 series. Instead of pedals you have a little lever on the console to the side that controls the gear ratios infinitely. My 8320 has this and it is very nice. You have the toughness and no loss of power with the gear type transmission but the luxury of variable speeds without shifting. This is especially useful with the GPS.

A true hydro I believe you are right about the kubota being the biggest true hydro. If you want to wait rumor is JD is coming out with hydro in their utility line in the next couple years.

 

[Woodbeef]

Renault has the Ergos line that is hydro,up to 85 hp I think it is. Renaults are presently sold in Quebec,and in the future we will be seeing them as Claas tractors in North America.

 

[AV8R62]

NEWHOLAND HAS A BI DIRECTIONAL TRACTOR
about 150 HP with loader and 3 point hitch on both ends

 

[JerryG]

The Fendt 400 series goes as low as 72 horsepower.

 

[Rowski]

Do the CVT and IVT transmisions allow for direction changing without using the clutch and under load?

Can a true hydraulic shuttle shift transmssions (power reverser, GST, etc.) do direction changes without clucthing and under load?

 

[cowboydoc]

On Deere yes you can change directions without the clutch on IVT and power reverser transmissions.

 

[JerryG]

Derek,
Yes, to all of the above.

 

[ljh2]

It's 105 PTO HP. You can check it out here. I saw one on the dealer's lot. Pretty interesting setup. That is one big front/back?? end loader.