Tractor transmission types

[BoneDigger]

For those with tractors on your property or lease, what tractor transmission type do you prefer? Hydro, shuttle, gear? I'm looking at used tractors in the 30-40hp range and most seem to be gear or shuttle, with just a few hydros up for sale. I'll mostly be discing and mowing, but expect some bucket/loader work here or there. Is it worth saving for a hydro or for most purposes is gear or shuttle just fine? Is any type more reliable than the other?

Todd

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[Silvey]

IMO, bucket loader work. Hydro or shuttle all the way. Hard pulling work all day, I would have a geared tractor. It's what I have now. Average every so often use, nothing wrong with hydro or shuttle.

[Uncle_Teddy]

If you have trees or tight spaces to work in go with hydro and avoid clutch knee the next morning

[Neck]

I prefer shuttle shift.

[Ironman]

I prefer shuttle shift.

Same.

[niceg3s]

IMO, bucket loader work. Hydro or shuttle all the way. Hard pulling work all day, I would have a geared tractor. It's what I have now. Average every so often use, nothing wrong with hydro or shuttle.

I agree