Comparison mechanical shuttle vs hydraulic shuttle

[Tdcw4]

Can anyone comment on the differences? Do u have to clutch either one to change direction?

 

[equipman]

The mechanical shuttle require the clutch to be engaged to change direction. The hydraulic shuttle doesn't require the clutch to change direction.

 

[TripleR]

We had a Case CX80 with synchronized hydraulic shuttle and you had to use the foot clutch to go from forward to reverse. We traded it in this year for a Kubota M8540 with hydraulic shuttle with which you don't have to use the foot clutch. The hydraulic shuttle selector engages the clutch automatically when you move the lever half way through the arc.

We love the utility of the hydraulic shuttle especially when doing loader work.

 

[Tdcw4]

I was under the impression you didnt have to clutch on either model just that engagement was quicker and smoother on the hydraulic version

 

[TripleR]

I was under the impression you didnt have to clutch on either model just that engagement was quicker and smoother on the hydraulic version

Nope, we have mechanical on our back hoe and had it on our Case and you had to use the clutch to change directions.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

Mechanical shuttle (non-synchronized) - You have a separate shift lever for forward-reverse shuttling. Requires use of foot clutch and must be motionless when shifting between fwd-rev. Single plate dry clutch;

Synchro-shuttle (synchronized) - You have a separate shift lever for forward-reverse shuttling. Requires use of foot clutch but do not have to be completely stopped when shifting between fwd-rev; Single plate dry clutch;

Hydraulic shuttle (power reverser) - You have a separate shift lever (usually a turn signal-like stalk) for forward-reverse shuttling. Does not require use of foot clutch since clutch is electro-hydraulically engaged with shift lever. Comes hand-in-hand with more durable multi-plate wet clutch.

 

[Tdcw4]

Should have been more specific on a kubota 5040 ?

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

An M5040 could have either synchro-shuttle (standard) or optional hydraulic shuttle. Do you know how the tractor in question is equipped?

 

[Tdcw4]

Standard

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

Then you have to use the clutch

 

[crazyal]

You may also hear the term "power reverser". That's also a hydraulic shuttle and it's talking about the electrically powered valve. On my Case BH there's a neutral switch mounted on both the FEL lever and gear shift lever so don't have to shift into neutral to rev the motor up to operate the FEL faster or shift gears. If given a choice it's what I would choose in a shuttle shift tractor.

 

[ZDB]

My M7040 has the hyd shuttle. Its great for loader work. My dad has an MX5100 with sync mechanical shuttle. Works good you just have to clutch to change directions. He likes it and probably does more loader work than I do.

I prefer the Hyd once you get used to not clutching its smoother and faster and to me the wet clutch is something that should out last a dry clutch.

 

[boggen]

on the new holland/ford 555c. 4 gears. same speed forward or backwards with hyd shuttle. i would not have it any other way. exception lo/hi gear option would be nice.

i tend to get myself into situations. were you can not really turn around. and being able to reverse directions. quickly and easily. without stretching yourself like an octopus to get to everything can be great. more so time saved, and less grass destroyed.

the old foot clutch, gets old quick. to a point were ya foot goes numb. more so with loader work.