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 40 GTR XD or 40 HDR = What should I get??? 
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Post 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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Post 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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Post 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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Post 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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Thanks guys appreciate the feedback

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Post 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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GTR because mb is junk!!

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Yes.

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After 9 years of owning a 35 GTR, I sold mine and I went with the new 40 GTR XD

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Post 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.

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Post 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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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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Does the 40GTR have a machined stainless outdrive or is it aluminum?

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Can't have too many boats or muscle cars....or guns.....or beverages, Merica :D


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extruded aluminum shaft housing

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why are ProDrives and Boss never discussed? (serious question)


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Just Don’t get a poodrive!!!Been down that shitty road twice!!!!

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Find the best mechanic/dealer where you live and buy what he is selling

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Decision made. Will update when all is finalized. Thanks all.

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