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Re: What is/are the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions ?
Reply #47 Jan 17, 2011 12:49 pm |
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I am begining to like FD as there is nothing to see or check. Perhaps that is the hidden beauty of FD. Hydrostatic transmission was one of the reason why I did not buy HRX217 with that fluid reservior on it. It would just drive me crazy. 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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