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Hydrostat Vs Shuttle Shift - Pros and Cons

Hydrostat Vs Shuttle Shift - Pros and Cons

Rockhill farm · Feb 2023
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Overview

Rather than a spec sheet comparison, this is Brock thinking out loud after a day of visiting multiple dealerships to quiz salespeople on gear-drive options. He walks through hydrostats, basic gear drive, and shuttle shift, including a hands-on impression of the TYM 5835's three-clutch setup, and raises honest questions about whether modern shuttle shifts trade away the reliability advantage they're supposed to offer. Best for buyers weighing that 40-70 hp mid-range decision.

An owner-operator channel documenting real farm and equipment work, so the perspective is a working user's rather than a dealer's, though Brock openly acknowledges he's not a transmission expert.

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