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Read articles →This video skips walkaround footage entirely and focuses on one decision: gear drive versus hydrostat on the L3901. It covers engine and PTO horsepower, cab features, tire options, clutch operation, pros and cons of each transmission for loader work, mowing, tilling, and snow blowing, price gap between the two, loader lift capacity, and resale value. Best for buyers still choosing a transmission, not those wanting a walkaround or demo.
Appears to be a dealership channel (Huckabones Equipment) sharing their sales-floor experience and preferences, so expect a viewpoint favoring what they typically sell.
The dealer says hydrostatic is the way to go for most buyers because it is simpler and easier to use, though gear drive works well for constant-speed field work like tilling or finishing mowing.
The gear drive is about 1500 to 1800 dollars cheaper than the hydrostat transmission.
About 1300 pounds when using loaded tires or a ballast box on the back, mounted with an LA525 loader.
Yes, hydrostats start about 2000 dollars more but after 10 to 15 years are worth 3000 to 5000 dollars more than a gear drive.
