L2501 Synchronized Gears?

[muddhogg]

Does the L2501 have synchronized gears? Going from gear to gear at speed? I just watched a Messicks video and he mentioned that it does, but I think that is wrong?

 

[mcfarmall]

I saw the same video, he did indeed say that.

 

[85Hokie]

Does the L2501 have synchronized gears? Going from gear to gear at speed? I just watched a Messicks video and he mentioned that it does, but I think that is wrong?

from the brochure :


"The transmission delivers smooth operation with 4 main-shift speeds in two ranges (Hi/Lo) for a total of 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds"

 

[muddhogg]

from the brochure :


"The transmission delivers smooth operation with 4 main-shift speeds in two ranges (Hi/Lo) for a total of 8 forward and 4 reverse speeds"

So, is that a yes or no?

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Looking at the parts breakdown, I don't see any synchronizers, so I'd say no.

 

[85Hokie]

So, is that a yes or no?

read #2

https://www.orangetractortalks.com/...ng-an-l2501-dt-any-reviews-or-thoughts.40020/

 

[muddhogg]

Looks like a no to me, which is what I thought. Messicks should fix that.

 

[Fordtech86]

So, is that a yes or no?

Its not synchronized

 

[Deleted member 47704]

What Neal was wrong? omg

 

[ken erickson]

Figured I would muddy the waters, LOL.
Found this from a Kubota dealers website. L2501F. Not sure if Neal's tractor has the F designation or not. The features say the F and DT models features a synchro-shuttle transmission.

 

[muddhogg]

So confusing!

 

[muddhogg]

The tractor in the Messick's video is an L2501F gear drive and is synchronized. Standard Hydro L2501 wouldnt be

mine is a 2501dt

 

[Millsertime]

The one Neal was talking about was the L2501F so maybe...........?

 

[PoTreeBoy]

The one Neal was talking about was the L2501F so maybe...........?

F and D are the same except 2/4WD

 

[Henro]

My tractors are HST, so I have no experience with gear tractors.

That being said, since tractors are geared low enough to start on the level in any gear, why would one want to shift while running at some speed?

Starting up a steep up hill grade might make a difference, but why would one want to start up a steep grade in highest gear anyway?

So after a try or two, I would conclude that the tractor is not meant to be shifted between gears when moving...just common sense being applied, not that I have any of that, but hopefully I do...