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Transmission
Transmission choices
Each farm has specific operating con-
ditions and implement demands and
Buhler Versatile four-wheel drive trac-
tors offer the choice of manual or
powershift transmissions, each devel-
oped to efficiently manage field demands
and engine horsepower. Choose the best
transmission for convenience, perfor-
mance and operating conditions.
manual transmission
The mechanical 12 x 4 transmission
features four synchronized sequential
smooth-shifting gears in each of its three
ranges. These gears have closely matched
speed increments in the critical band
from 3 to 8 mph to provide flexibility
for every farming application.
Powershift transmission
Available in the 305, 340, 375 and 400
models is the 12 x 2 Powershift transmis-
sion while the 435, 485 and 535 feature
a CAT® TA22 Powershift transmission
with 16 forward speeds and 4 reverse
speeds, with eight gears in the heart of
the critical field working range. Single
lever control provides clutchless shift-
ing from forward to neutral to reverse
for all speeds. Powershift gear selection
PoWersHiFT FeATure
DescriPTion
Automatic speed matching
Provides automatic gear selection to match engine and ground speed.
Sequential shift
Provides smooth continuous upshifts or downshifts by holding the lever left or right.
Pulse shift
Allows upshifting or downshifting one gear at a time, by tapping the lever left or right.
Pre-select (305, 340, 375, 400)
Pre-select any gear up to 7
th
while in neutral. The tractor will start in 3
rd
and automatically
upshift to the pre-selected gear.
Pre-select (435, 485, 535)
Pre-select any gear up to 10
th
while in neutral. The tractor will start in the pre-selected gear.
Straight line shuttle shift
Shift from forward to reverse without clutching.
features are designed for simple gear
selection, smooth operation and in-field
convenience.
cruise control
Engine and ground speed consistency
is very important for maximizing the
efficiency of modern implements such
as air seeders. Cruise control is included
on all Buhler four-wheel drive tractors
to maintain ground velocity or maintain
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