Hi guys. I'm new to both the world of Kubota and to the world of forums. I've been searching for an answer to a question on OTT but no luck so far. It's just passing curiosity, really, about the braking system on my (new to me - 2012 - 30 hours on it, basically brand new) BX25 and how it seems to be integrated with the transmission. I'm LOVING this machine and specifically, the forward/reverse pedals. SO MUCH BETTER than the tranny on my '72 JD 500B. So I'm wondering what exactly is happening when I take my foot off the pedal, if I'm moving at a bit of a clip, and the thing comes to an abrupt halt (assuming I'm not on too much of a hill...in which case it slows abruptly to a crawl) Are brake pads/shoes/disc-packs being applied at the wheels? Or is some sort of hydraulic restriction taking place in the transmission? (I think it's the latter and I've noticed the significant difference of this effect, in loose gravel, if I have it in 2WD or 4WD) And the brake pedal is affecting just the back wheels?
Quick and dirty answers will be appreciated but I'd also be interested to read any articles anyone might suggest that would give me more info than I'll probably ever need. I've been lurking around some of what's been posted here, and you guys seem like a great, helpful bunch. Thanks in advance.
BTW, would the tranny setup on this be accurately described as hydrostatic with shuttle drive?
Cheers!
Quick and dirty answers will be appreciated but I'd also be interested to read any articles anyone might suggest that would give me more info than I'll probably ever need. I've been lurking around some of what's been posted here, and you guys seem like a great, helpful bunch. Thanks in advance.
BTW, would the tranny setup on this be accurately described as hydrostatic with shuttle drive?
Cheers!