Dougw133
Bronze Member
I have the 5035hst and I don't notice power loss while doing loader work unless I have my rpms too low or im in high range going up a grade while adjusting loader position.
Questions for 5035 Owners?
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Maybe I used the wrong description. I did not put the tractor or loader under load when I drove it, I only noticed that when moving forward or backward and using the loader to lift up, down, or side to side I could tell that the pump was working a little extra. Im sure there probably is no "power loss" but I think that I just like the gear tractors feel.
Redneck in training
Elite Member
In my experience HST does everything easier than gear, especially for novice operator, except perhaps heavy plowing.
beppington
Elite Member
There probably actually is a little power loss. Mine does the same. Make sure RPMs are at max to minimize it. When in High range & top speed (~16 mph), if I touch the loader (up or down) there is a little slow down in tractor speed. My dad's gear Mahindra 4110 does not do that. Not a big deal to me, but it is kinda nice on his to have loader usage not affect your ground speed at all. I feel like that's the very minor trade-off needed to have Kubota's Grand L HST+. Can't recall - Did you look at Grand L's yet?
wirenut
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- Mar 28, 2011
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- Summit, MS
- Tractor
- Mahindra 5035, MF250, New Holland LS190, JD Gator 6x4
the PST is a compromise between gear and HST. I chose the PST, and really like it. The 5035 is perfect for me and my place. It handles like a sports car, compared to some of the "old" style full size tractors. Mine is now 1 year old with no problems; love it!:thumbsup:
