Tractor Sizing How important is rear diff lock on CUT?

[vtsnowedin]

I would not want to use the split brakes all the time where the diff lock will do the job. The diff lock doesn't add any extra wear to the gears while the brake shoes have a definite wear out time. If you used the left brake all the time to aid in plowing you'r going to wear out that sides brakes needlessly.

 

[SPYDERLK]

I would not want to use the split brakes all the time where the diff lock will do the job. The diff lock doesn't add any extra wear to the gears while the brake shoes have a definite wear out time. If you used the left brake all the time to aid in plowing you'r going to wear out that sides brakes needlessly.

And it would be a huge power waste if you had to do more than touch them occasionally.

 

[k0ua]

The key to using them is a light touch goes a long way. I could not push the snow off of my sloped driveway without them. The tractor wants to go downhill. But a little touch on the uphill brake and you can maintain your line of travel. It is all about practice.

 

[TJP89]

With 4wd and r1 tires, diff loc dont add much help at all in the muck IMO

I'm actually the perfect example of how you're wrong there. I have R1s, 4WD, and a very heavy (for its class) tractor. As I said before, when I needed the diff lock, I really needed it, both in snow and mud. Of course with an HST, I don't have foot throttle to worry about, but one of the times I needed the diff lock was on my neighbors PST JD. Heel on the diff lock, foot on the clutch, hand on wheel, hand on throttle. I was spinning 3 tires, hit the differential lock, and just powered on through.

 

[TJP89]

The key to using them is a light touch goes a long way. I could not push the snow off of my sloped driveway without them. The tractor wants to go downhill. But a little touch on the uphill brake and you can maintain your line of travel. It is all about practice.

I agree there. I was really wishing the split brakes on the CK were actually usable this winter. I spent soooo much time pushing snow banks back with the angled back blade skidding side ways down the driveway. Really Kioti, why do you even bother to split the brakes when you can't use them. I think split brakes (usable ones) and differential lock should be standard on every tractor.

 

[k0ua]

You see the brakes on the hydro DK's are on the left. Pretty dang handy.

 

[paulfun9]

I agree there. I was really wishing the split brakes on the CK were actually usable this winter. I spent soooo much time pushing snow banks back with the angled back blade skidding side ways down the driveway. Really Kioti, why do you even bother to split the brakes when you can't use them. I think split brakes (usable ones) and differential lock should be standard on every tractor.

WHy were they not useable? The split brake on my DK works just fine!

 

[TJP89]

Why were they not useable? The split brake on my DK works just fine!

The CK brakes are on the same side (right)as the HST pedal. Not a problem on a gear, but I have not yet mastered the skill of pushing both the HST pedal backwards and the brake forward:laughing: Also, the little latch that holds them together has defeated me on how to get it to unfasten.

On the DK, the HST brakes are on the left, and easy to split, making them very useful.

But let's not hijack the thread, I've ranted elsewhere about this issue.

 

[k0ua]

WHy were they not useable? The split brake on my DK works just fine!

CK's are on the right . OK for gear, not OK for hydro trans.

 

[paulfun9]

Where is my head at? That's right your brakes are on the wrong side just like some of the Kubota tractors I looked at.