oldpilgrim
Elite Member
Got to give my new 3016 a work out in the woods today. I did stuff with the HST that I would never attempt to do with my old crunch both. What a pleasure to use a modern tractor.
I quickly learned that the 3 speed tranny is very nice. Hi speed REALLY robs it of power, and low speed, well, I was watching ants on the ground who were walking faster than I was moving. I'm glad there is an M speed, it's perfect for most work, I can see where L and H will come in handy in the appropriate applications. I'm getting the hang of a joy stick instead of the 2 handles I've been used to over the past 20 years. I keep mixing up the right-left motions but I'll get it.
After 2 hours, I felt life a pro managing the hst and the joystick.
The thumb on the hoe is really nice. I was using it to move downed logs and ripping up saplings that were in my way.
I'm in love with this thing...and it's beautiful too!
Gotta give it 4 stars !
I quickly learned that the 3 speed tranny is very nice. Hi speed REALLY robs it of power, and low speed, well, I was watching ants on the ground who were walking faster than I was moving. I'm glad there is an M speed, it's perfect for most work, I can see where L and H will come in handy in the appropriate applications. I'm getting the hang of a joy stick instead of the 2 handles I've been used to over the past 20 years. I keep mixing up the right-left motions but I'll get it.
After 2 hours, I felt life a pro managing the hst and the joystick.
The thumb on the hoe is really nice. I was using it to move downed logs and ripping up saplings that were in my way.
I'm in love with this thing...and it's beautiful too!
Gotta give it 4 stars !
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