Super Steer Questions

[atlkep1]

I am looking at a TC40D w/Super Steer and would like to hear from people who own machines w/Super Steer.

While this seems like a great idea for maneuvering in/around the barn/the woods, I wonder,

1. Is it that good? Is it worth what you paid for it?
2. Is there additional maintenance involved with it?
3. Have you had problems with it?
4. Why is NH the only manufacturer with something like this?
5. Or does someone else have something similar and I just don't know it?
6. Is it just a sales gimmick?

Thanx for your input.

Keith

 

[390GT]

We have it on ours. No problems so far. It takes some getting use to because the loader swings the opposite way of the direction you are turning the wheel (about 8 inches)especially if your standing still. If your cutting grass or similar work it is a very usefull feature. Greg

 

[crash325]

I have a TC45DA and it turns so sharp without Super Steer that it is not needed. Without it when sitting still, the FEL goes the opposite direction a few inches. Kind of handy when you get use to it.

I would not be without 4WD and the back hoe.:thumbsup:

 

[dynasim]

I have a supersteer TC45D. I like it.

The salient characterstics are:

1) It can turn really sharp in dirt and snow without brakes.

2) The loader moves side to side when you turn the wheels. This is useful or annoying, depending on your perspective. I move equipment with my tractor, and the side to side movement is very useful.

3) The SS tractors have an autoengaging 4wd. This is very useful, in that you do not have to remember to disengage the 4wd after its use.

I have heard(here) of one supersteer failure, but it was caused by someone failing to ever grease the joint. There are some extra grease points because of the SS.

Some have said that the SS make the tractor more unstable on hills(because the front axle loses width). It my opinion, this would only be an effect if one of the rears was already off the ground, and the front axle was at its pivot limits.

I would purchase a supersteer tractor if buying used. There isn't a difference in price, and the added usefulness is worth the wait. It is a much more uncertain calc if you have to buy it new, as it adds 1-2K$, and I don't think you get it back at resale.

Good luck.
Chris

 

[dynasim]

As to its propogation to other companies, I think that NH has a patent on it. I don't know this for sure. It is certainly not a sales gimmick.

Chris

 

[k0ua]

I had SS on a TC33DA several years ago, and used it for mowing a lot, it was great, you had to get used to it when hooking of the FEL, but that just took a couple of trys. It does what it says it does, and the Auto 4WD was great also. Never had any trouble with either. I dont know why others don't have it, even the Case tractors never had it (NH stablemates) Maybe the patent thing. The only negative thing I would say is possibly on very hilly terrain you could actually turn too sharp and get into trouble, but you can do that with any tractor, so you still have to use your brain. I had to trade off the tractor when I moved, (had to move to keep a job) and wound up owning a small Kubota later, but it was mostly due to economics, I have high praise for the SuperSteer equiped NH.

James K0UA

 

[drag_slick]

I've got a T2220 with super steer and as others have said, definitley not a sales gimmick. I don't really have anything else to add that hasn't been said already. I've not had any trouble with mine either. :thumbsup:

 

[atlkep1]

Thanx for the input guys!!

So, it appears that the 3 things that I need to confirm are

1. FEL should move to the side when SS is engaged
2. 4WD should engage when SS is engaged
3. 4WD should disengage when SS is disengaged

Anything else that I should look at specifically related to this feature?

Keith

 

[wrenchguy]

2. 4WD should engage when SS is engaged
3. 4WD should disengage when SS is disengaged

SS isn't able to be engaged/disengaged.
The 4wd lever is below the seat to the left. When the tractor is turned with 4wd engaged there is a "de-clutch" that automatically disengages the 4wd for safety purposes. If you still wish to have 4wd capability while turning,the lever on the pod top must be used to override the "de-clutch".


Do I have you confused yet?

 

[drag_slick]

SS isn't able to be engaged/disengaged.
The 4wd lever is below the seat to the left. When the tractor is turned with 4wd engaged there is a "de-clutch" that automatically disengages the 4wd for safety purposes. If you still wish to have 4wd capability while turning,the lever on the pod top must be used to override the "de-clutch".


Do I have you confused yet?

Interesting. I thought it was 2wd and engaged 4x4 when needed, not the other way around. Learn something new everyday!