L2550 GST 4WD/GST reliability

[Milo Holroyd]

Howdy folks, been a while since I've peeked in here.
I would like to hear opinions on the Glide Shift Transmission.
Especially relating to snowplowing. My Uncle is *willing* me his.
Still looking for the operators manual (it's around here somewhere, say's he)

He want's me to use it for snowplowing this winter. I sure don't want to cause any damage. Appreciate any advice.
Thanks Milo

 

[pat331]

Milo, it has been awhile since I saw you on OTT. Good to have you back. I have the Glideshift on my 98 L35. I like it, mainly because I'm used to it. I also had it on an old L4250 (I think that was the model). You can shift between forward and reverse without using the clutch. I try to ease mine in and out to save wear and tear. But it will work at full throttle. I was running a bushhog in 5th gear and a tree limb caught the shift lever and promptly shifted into reverse for me. I almost went over the steering wheel. I believe the froward/reverse clutches run in oil and are supposed to last forever. You can still use the foot clutch if you want. You cannot shift the transmission under load! I can't speak about how the system works in snow/ice. We almost never have the frozen stuff here. Keep us posted on how it works for you.

 

[Milo Holroyd]

Thanks for the info Pat. We located the operators manual. Looks like the most important thing is proper engine/trans/hydraulic oil warm-up.
For me, that most likely means at least 30 minutes warm-up, before any snowplowing.

Again, any comments or advice appreciated.

Milo

 

[dshadley]

Thanks for the info Pat. We located the operators manual. Looks like the most important thing is proper engine/trans/hydraulic oil warm-up.
For me, that most likely means at least 30 minutes warm-up, before any snowplowing.

Again, any comments or advice appreciated.

Milo

hey milo, it's been a piece of time since your post but i thought you'd like to know that i've been plowing snow for 15 yrs, with my L-2850GST still doe's a great job! no heated garage, just warm up and go. good luck. dave

 

[Milo Holroyd]

Thanks for the info dshadley.
I used the GST all winter. No problems. Just have to let it warm up.

 

[RONNE]

Very reliable. Works well even in cold weather as long as u use the clutch until well warmed up.

Only problem ever was the powersteering gearbox input shaft broke and i had to rebuild.