JoeM 9,557 #1 Posted 9 hours ago Down at the brothers cleaning up some left over snow using a 310-8. Wow what a difference between arm strong manual and hydro! With the shifting and manual lift, being a contortionist on the hill holding the brake and using the clutch, wears a man out. This one will be up for sale in the spring, well maintained, nice mower deck 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,463 #2 Posted 9 hours ago Im thinking the same thing. I have 4 gear drives but may keep my eye out for a nice hydro. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,135 #3 Posted 9 hours ago (edited) It's a physical thing, like driving an old floor shift pick-um-up truck... with no power brakes or power steering - and no heater. Edited 7 hours ago by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,783 #4 Posted 8 hours ago Gear dives have their place...roto tillers and mowing with steep grade changes (set it and forget it no hydro over run/slow down)....but for speed control for your blower and plowing ...and the faster reverse not it mention hydro lift they win hands down. I want to downsize my herd but the Sunstrands are staying. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 15,751 #5 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) I can relate to @joeM’s comments of lift, rotate, shift, steer--and watch where you’re going! I’ve caught myself wondering how hard it would be to have a hydro round hood! It’d have to be a mashup, though, and use the ‘65+ rear fender/seat setup to fit the larger transaxle. Edited 7 hours ago by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
