XR40xx OPEN STATION pics (finally)

[TSO]

My local dealer just got some in. Sorry about the poor pics (snow) but it's a start.

Observations:
-New loader joystick and cover for the cables.

-New tilt steering setup: column is spring loaded now, uses a smaller lever (same lever location)

-New parking brake lever location... no longer taking up space on the floor, now it's in a weird spot down to the right side of the seat. Don't know why they can't get with everyone else in the industry and put it on the column?

-New fuel tank location (we already knew this of course ) under the left step, which is nice as frees up the space behind the seat.

-lime green coloring added to the hood sticker.

-OPERATION: the Shibaura engine sounds smoother/quieter than the Mitsu ... but the tractor (drove around the XR4046 HST cab) had a lot of hydro whine. I was surprised because one of the things I REALLY like about the R4047 is there is practically NO HST whine. Ever. Only very rarely when going up a grade in Hi range.

Pics:

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

I like the one in the last pic better. That cab HAS to look good to you guys up north during these cold spells.

Actually, that's the one that was in my final two when I bought my tractor. I could have been very happy with that one.