Hi All,
I'm trying to decide between the LX2610/ 3310 and L2501/3901 (as well as next year's 3902), and am having trouble deciding which model's split brakes layout is more sensible or practical. I've read several posts on this forum about the utility of split brakes, and I have found them to be awfully useful when back dragging dirt or plowing snow.
The L2501/3901 puts the brakes on the right, just above the treadle. The kubota I've rented over the past several years was a 2501, and whenever I need to steer with the brakes, I kind of awkwardly ride side-saddle to press the brake with left foot and the treadle with right. One advantage, however, is that pulling my right foot off of an accelerator pedal to press a brake is a natural and habitual motion. I realize that the automatic stop in the treadle makes this habit largely redundant, *except* for the few times the tractor wasn't in gear and started rolling down one of my rather steep and forested hills -- *fast* -- which is when I was thrilled that my reflex motion is to stomp on a brake pedal with my right foot.
On the other hand...the LX2610/3310, and next year's 3902, place the split brakes on the left, where the clutch used to be. One big advantage is that this probably makes brake steering oh so comfortable! And more precise! Then again, perhaps it wouldn't matter if both my legs are in traction because I have no instinct to stop a rolling tractor by stepping on a pedal where the clutch used to be. (Also, my daily driver is a manual, so my reflexes are wired to clutch with left and brake with right.)
Has anyone found that the left or right split pedal layout makes an important difference?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I'm trying to decide between the LX2610/ 3310 and L2501/3901 (as well as next year's 3902), and am having trouble deciding which model's split brakes layout is more sensible or practical. I've read several posts on this forum about the utility of split brakes, and I have found them to be awfully useful when back dragging dirt or plowing snow.
The L2501/3901 puts the brakes on the right, just above the treadle. The kubota I've rented over the past several years was a 2501, and whenever I need to steer with the brakes, I kind of awkwardly ride side-saddle to press the brake with left foot and the treadle with right. One advantage, however, is that pulling my right foot off of an accelerator pedal to press a brake is a natural and habitual motion. I realize that the automatic stop in the treadle makes this habit largely redundant, *except* for the few times the tractor wasn't in gear and started rolling down one of my rather steep and forested hills -- *fast* -- which is when I was thrilled that my reflex motion is to stomp on a brake pedal with my right foot.
On the other hand...the LX2610/3310, and next year's 3902, place the split brakes on the left, where the clutch used to be. One big advantage is that this probably makes brake steering oh so comfortable! And more precise! Then again, perhaps it wouldn't matter if both my legs are in traction because I have no instinct to stop a rolling tractor by stepping on a pedal where the clutch used to be. (Also, my daily driver is a manual, so my reflexes are wired to clutch with left and brake with right.)
Has anyone found that the left or right split pedal layout makes an important difference?
Thanks in advance for your help!