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Read articles →This one is a direct answer to a common online question: how much does the Kubota L2501's hydrostatic transmission actually whine? The creator runs the tractor through low, medium, and high gear both unloaded and with a box blade digging into dirt, letting viewers hear the noise difference under load versus no load. It's a narrow, informal audio demonstration, not a full review, best for L2501 shoppers specifically worried about HST whine.
Posted by the gordon devoss channel, appears to be an owner sharing a quick hands-on demo rather than a formal or sponsored review.
Yes, the creator says it is whiny, especially under load. With no load there is no whine at all, but engaging the box blade and pulling dirt brings out noticeable whine.
Yes, the video shows that off the tractor or with no load there is no whine whatsoever, but all the whine appears once a load like a box blade is applied.
Yes, the transcript says the HST makes it super simple to rock your foot back and forth from forward to reverse.
