As the owner of a Bobcat Tractor I wasn't too surprised to see they are challenging Kubota & Deere
https://www.bobcat.com/utility-products/utv/models/3600/features
https://www.bobcat.com/utility-products/utv/models/3600/features
---------------------------------------------------------------As the owner of a Bobcat Tractor I wasn't too surprised to see they are challenging Kubota & Deere
https://www.bobcat.com/utility-products/utv/models/3600/features
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Sounds like they had Kubota in mind with this feature:
"Tasks with frequent direction changes are easier too. Changing from forward to reverse is as simple as pressing the travel control pedal back and forth with your toe or heel – no gear shifting required."
I'm new to my 1100C, and it'll probably get better as it breaks in, but at this point I have to say that ease of shifting is my least favorite aspect of a machine I'm otherwise thrilled with.
I'll try that -- really mash down on the brakes. It **DOES** get better as the machine warms up and I'm assuming it'll get better as everything breaks in. I sure hope so...otherwise I'll have to adjust my snowplowing techniques to try to minimize shifting between forward and reverse.Takes a very firm brake application to relieve the hydrostat to shift. I had the same problem as you until I learned to be very aggressive with the brake. Not much of a problem for me now. The old machines had a control on the dash to relieve the pressure. They were the ones with the 3 speed transmission. We have one at the mine. The new IRS 1100c is leaps and bounds better.
I'll try that -- really mash down on the brakes. It **DOES** get better as the machine warms up and I'm assuming it'll get better as everything breaks in. I sure hope so...otherwise I'll have to adjust my snowplowing techniques to try to minimize shifting between forward and reverse.
My old Gator with its CVT transmission had similar shifting difficulties, but you could usually work around it with a quick "blip" of the throttle, then shift as the revs fell off.
On my 04 900, If I don't raise the blade when I still have force on the snow I pushed off the drive, it's difficult to shift from forward into reverse even if I'm pushing the brake pedal.
So try raising the blade before you try shifting to see if your machine acts the same.
Funny, that was just starting to dawn on me as I plowed this morning. You're right, raising the blade definitely helps.On my 04 900, If I don't raise the blade when I still have force on the snow I pushed off the drive, it's difficult to shift from forward into reverse even if I'm pushing the brake pedal.
So try raising the blade before you try shifting to see if your machine acts the same.