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Wicked Pissa
Location: just outside of BOSTON
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #50 Jan 17, 2011 1:47 pm |
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I never got warmed up to the design of the HRX217 mower. The hydro fluid reservoir didn't bother me. What bother me about it was the long handles which makes it hard to maneuver around tight areas and turning around, the complicated blade clutch and drive bail arragement, Xenoy plastic deck, and the GC engine. I don't find the mulch/bag lever useful for me. It's either bag, or mulch. Nothing in between.
Just give me the updated version of the Honda Master HM series, cast aluminum deck, GX engine, chrome handles, and cone clutch drive. That's all I ask. Hydros are fine for heavier pieces of equipment, but too complicated and heavy for a walk behind 21" mower.
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aa335
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #51 Jan 17, 2011 7:17 pm |
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I just wanted a little more HP since when the grass gets long and wet, the lawnmower makes that terrible sound. NO self righteous OCD person mow wet and long grass. Just not in cards. The cut is terrible! Homeowner mower doesn't have the oomph to do it. You need a commercial 32" walkbehind or larger for that.
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royster
" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #53 Feb 17, 2011 9:27 pm |
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I have a CRAFTSMAN Model 52993 ,1450 series B&S engine, 27 inch snow blower . This model is built by Husqvarna and is identical to (except it is red instead of orange) to the Husqvarna Model. It has hydrostatic drive, power steering, heated grips,and the remote chute controls . This is the best snow blower out there, The hydrostatic drive is a one lever operation,move it forward to go forward an backward to go back. It can be operated at a very low speed, barely moving forward with the engine set at its highest speed so the impeller and augers are turning at their max speed. It is much easier to go through very deep snow with no reduction in RPM .The power steering enables it to turn in its own tracks or make gradual steering adjustments. The heated grips are nice when the outside temperature drops. The remote chute controls are easy to operate , are fast and logically designed. I would highly recommend these models.
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Paul7
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #54 Feb 17, 2011 10:25 pm |
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I have a CRAFTSMAN Model 52993 ,1450 series B&S engine, 27 inch snow blower . This model is built by Husqvarna and is identical to (except it is red instead of orange) to the Husqvarna Model. It has hydrostatic drive, power steering, heated grips,and the remote chute controls . This is the best snow blower out there, The hydrostatic drive is a one lever operation,move it forward to go forward an backward to go back. It can be operated at a very low speed, barely moving forward with the engine set at its highest speed so the impeller and augers are turning at their max speed. It is much easier to go through very deep snow with no reduction in RPM .The power steering enables it to turn in its own tracks or make gradual steering adjustments. The heated grips are nice when the outside temperature drops. The remote chute controls are easy to operate , are fast and logically designed. I would highly recommend these models. Interesting. I knew that Husqvarna made chain and gear driven blowers but didn't know that they made hydrostatic models. What is it's throwing distance like?
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royster
" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #55 Feb 18, 2011 11:39 am |
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I would estimate 50-60 feet, depending on the type of snow. Dry or drifted snow 50-60 feet, wet slushy snow 25-30 feet.. I live where the houses are about 80-100 ft apart, There are snowblowers at each house, various makes. The snow at the sides of my driveway are lower than the others, because I can throw the snow farther, WE now have over 4 feet of snow on the ground, that is where it has not drifted.
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snowmachine
Location: Washington State
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #56 Feb 21, 2011 9:23 am |
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The Husky "16530EXL" model has a Hydro. http://www.husqvarna.com/us/landowner/products/snow-throwers/16530exl/ I've noticed some of the Husky/Craftsman models sold in Canada also have hydros. I have yet to see one being sold in the states though . Interesting. I knew that Husqvarna made chain and gear driven blowers but didn't know that they made hydrostatic models. What is it's throwing distance like?
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royster
" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #59 Mar 10, 2011 4:54 pm |
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Royster, You seem to be a smart guy. Can you go over in detail the advantages of the hydro and explain it's operation? What are the bad points of a friction disk system?
I don't consider myself to be a smart guy, but I guess that is what it seems to you, Thankyou anyway.
You can read my review of the Husqvarna 16530EXL , and in my opinion , the advantages and disadvantages of hydrostatic drive , etc. under the discussion heading,"Is a hydrostatic drive good for a snowblower" My message # 77.
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