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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Saved up some $$ from my time gallivanting in the sandbox and have chosen to upgrade my mudmotor as a gift to myself. From the 2 choices above (I have a brand new BPS Q at home to go on the new motor so accessories dont weigh in here much)
What would you get, and why?
This will be on the back of my 1760 Lowe Roughneck - currently a 2007 modded 35 HD Sport on it.
I run every condition - mud, stumps, deep water, ice...
Thanks in advance guys. B.
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B.
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MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
I vote GTR, reason being they have a frame that is all aluminum and stainless hardware, MB is powder coated steel, with Standard hardware. The GTR reverse is far superior is design and maintenance, the MB uses trailer brakes for reverse relying on Pins pressed in the belt box clutch cover. The GTR has less wiring for the tilt/trim than the MB.
I will say the best advantage I have seen for the MB is the ability to easily change gear ratios. Nut the 1.26: on the GTR works well all around.
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delfate16
MMT Member
Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2016 10:12 am Posts: 19
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
No experience with a GTR, but I do have the 40 HDR and I love it. Coming from a ProDrive, the reverse certainly leaves something to be desired, but not having to wait for the LU to swing around is an added bonus.
I'm in Iowa, so running true mud here doesn't happen much. Occasionally, but pretty rare, generally just very shallow sloughs and the motor performs wonderfully. Where I hunt, I do have a plethora of logs and stumps and this motor has handled them just fine. We found a new stump this year and it's the hardest I've ever hit. Threw the motor up hard and it never balked.
My HDR is bone stock, other than the Q-exhaust and K&N filter which came from the dealer (HDR Anniversary Edition). Motor is mounted on an old riveted 1848 jon and it moves the boat at a solid 30 loaded and unloaded. I'll be getting a new hull this spring, no clue on that yet, but the motor has performed to my liking on a cookie-cutter hull so I'm probably safe to assume that with a boat made for a mud motor it will perform even better.
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Ducaholic
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 10, 2010 3:28 pm Posts: 1014 Location: Avoyelles Parish
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
HDR, it's more compact, lower profile so if you run in the woods it's a huge advantage, and the travel lock is simple and works really well.
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Thanks guys appreciate the feedback
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B.
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Tue Jan 22, 2019 5:14 pm |
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MNGunner
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:56 pm Posts: 2623 Location: Minnesota
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
I'd go with GTR, but that's solely based on my bad experience waiting for my MB Sport H for 18 months that never came.
On the other hand, my experience with GTR customer service has been great.
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JIMMY W
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 4534 Location: South Louisiana
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
GTR because mb is junk!!
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
B. MacDonald
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Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:39 pm |
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Russ
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:07 pm Posts: 4820 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Yes.
#CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor
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Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:08 pm |
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WestEndAngler
MMT Moderator
Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
After 9 years of owning a 35 GTR, I sold mine and I went with the new 40 GTR XD
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MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327
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Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:56 pm |
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
I forgot to reiterate something:
70% when I hunt is in sub ~10°F temps... and lower. Dont know if that alters anyone's opinions ...
I'm assuming both motors will perform close to my 4400 BD as far as speeds go - IVO 28-30 empty and carry 2 of us and a hunt load IVO 25-27 I'll be a happy guy
Reverse is to also assist as the tender for layout boat hunting. I picked up a Bankes Pumkinseed and I refuse to tender with my friends unless I can reverse for safety reasons.
Things you guys down south dont have to think about that I have to consider:
Torrential rain happens a lot during season. Massive snowfall - 5-10" in a 4hr hunt - yep. It happens. Breaking ice on Lake Ontario in late December....sucks. but required to get to the remaining birds.
I should comment - I've been contacted by both manufacturers - very happy that they reached out to answer my questions about their motor setups.
Decision to be made soon....
Thanks again guys.
Support your troops. We support you.
B.
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Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:20 pm |
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bluesky2012
MMT F.E.
Joined: Mon Jul 14, 2014 8:19 am Posts: 981
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
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dead animal
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:18 pm Posts: 1726
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
i wouldn't get either one, but that's me. lol for the same money you could get a 90hp outboard with real power and reverse to do your tender work.
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Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:33 pm |
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
B. MacDonald
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Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:26 am |
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WestEndAngler
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Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ GTB 1860 w/ 2019 GTR40XD-HO
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dead animal
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:18 pm Posts: 1726
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
ding ding!!!!! you get it!!! there is no perfect boat! lol
I have the skiff with the pd, a 1860 flat with a 60 merc, a small bass boat, and a airboat when all else fails.
sold the bayboat as all the mfers out potlicking drove me crazy. lol
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WestEndAngler
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Joined: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am Posts: 9143 Location: Houston | Surfside
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ GTB 1860 w/ 2019 GTR40XD-HO
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MNGunner
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:56 pm Posts: 2623 Location: Minnesota
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Does the 40GTR have a machined stainless outdrive or is it aluminum?
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lastchance
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:56 pm Posts: 1646 Location: Chauvin
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
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Wchauvin
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm Posts: 1872
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Can't have too many boats or muscle cars....or guns.....or beverages, Merica
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
B. MacDonald
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MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
extruded aluminum shaft housing
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Buckmark311
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am Posts: 284
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
why are ProDrives and Boss never discussed? (serious question)
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JIMMY W
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 4534 Location: South Louisiana
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Just Don’t get a poodrive!!!Been down that shitty road twice!!!!
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
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Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:25 pm |
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WhoDat88
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu May 23, 2013 4:24 pm Posts: 2912 Location: Thibodaux, La
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Find the best mechanic/dealer where you live and buy what he is selling
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
_________________ Support your troops - they support you
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Re: 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get???
Decision made. Will update when all is finalized. Thanks all.
Support your troops. We support you.
B.
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B. MacDonald
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