Cub Cadet LT1050 Locking Differential???

[flyweed]

Another question for you guys as winter quickly approaches here in Wisconsin. I have my 42 inch MTD blower attachment, again can be used on my new Cub Cadet..but one problem I had with my old MTD Yardman was that my driveway gets steep in a couple areas, and without a locking rear end, it wouldn't always make it up. Can I get a locking differential for my Cub Cadet LT1050? Or do you think that with the bigger wheels, bigger HP engine (25 hp) it will work better at pushing up hill then my old 17hp MTD Yardman?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Dan

[jet62095]

Originally Posted by flyweed

Another question for you guys as winter quickly approaches here in Wisconsin. I have my 42 inch MTD blower attachment, again can be used on my new Cub Cadet..but one problem I had with my old MTD Yardman was that my driveway gets steep in a couple areas, and without a locking rear end, it wouldn't always make it up. Can I get a locking differential for my Cub Cadet LT1050? Or do you think that with the bigger wheels, bigger HP engine (25 hp) it will work better at pushing up hill then my old 17hp MTD Yardman?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Dan

If they're turf tires, as long as you go fairly slow and have some chains on it you should be fine. I do not know about a locking differential.

[MJB782]

Unfortunately there is no way to put a differential lock into your LT1050 transmission. You'll definitely need chains for snow removal and most likely wheel or rear suitcase weights...possibly both depending on how steep your driveway is.

[LBrown59]

Originally Posted by MJB782

Unfortunately there is no way to put a differential lock into your LT1050 transmission. You'll definitely need chains for snow removal and most likely wheel or rear suitcase weights...possibly both depending on how steep your driveway is.

You need weight and chains .
With just the chains they will only lift up the rear wheels.

[art]

Oftten found that chains on paved driveways will give less traction! The weights are a must and the most important! Your rear end doesn't have a locker available.