Traction BX 25 Differential Lock Pedal

[Toyboy]

I find it easier to just drop it in 4wd as to use the diff lock

 

[oldballs]

Yeah, but 4wd doesn't get one unstuck sometimes....especially if the front wheels are spinning also.

 

[kcender]

The dealer near me told me to reverse the tractor a short distance to disengage the diff lock.It takes the binding out of the gears.I too hold the lever down with my left heel until I no longer need the differential locked.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Hey guys, thanks for all the info. I was just curious on why things are the way they are. If I had a way to lock the DL other than the heel pedal I like to think I would disengage after the crisis was over. I do understand the principles involved in a differential relative to turning. I use my BX on some pretty rough terrain and am always finding only one or two wheels grabbing the dirt. In over 1K hrs I have come close but never had a tip over. I always run in 4WD and low when on rough terrain. Just yesterday I had to use the DL six times in 3 hours to get out of a bind while leveling out a 3 yard compost pile in the garden to spread it out prior to tilling up all the green manure (a twice a year evolution). My garden spot is very humusy and loose, but drains well so I could do this after 3 weeks of rain. It is a plot 100 X 70 and I add several CYs of compost every winter/spring plus as top dressing. In 4 years I have raised it up 5". We compost 4-6 CYs of compost every year.

Ron

 

[dragoneggs]

Hi Ron, I run in 4WD and in low gear almost all of the time (99%) as well. I also use the DL quite a bit and I sometimes do have to ride that pedal with my heel. I guess it is second nature to me now so I don't have an issue with a need for posi-traction or another means of engaging. Sometimes though, if I am wearing big clumsy boots I struggle a bit.

 

[ericher69]

I'm not really doing anything with my left foot so it's not a problem for me.

maybe this is Kubota's rational to having HST and brakes on the same side?; leave your left foot free for diff lock

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[oldballs]

Yeah, and the mount/dismount left side, where the clutch pedal is, is also more open for the DL to be available for that left foot....at least in the case of the "B".

 

[AStanton]

Seabe,
Maybe you should try using a set of chains. I find that I need to use 4-wheel when backing up a dry slope with a bucket of firewood. Now that I have my chains on for the winter, I don't need the front traction and can keep it in 2 wheel. This is on my B3030.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Seabe,
Maybe you should try using a set of chains. I find that I need to use 4-wheel when backing up a dry slope with a bucket of firewood. Now that I have my chains on for the winter, I don't need the front traction and can keep it in 2 wheel. This is on my B3030.

I am scratching my head on this one. In 2 wheel with one wheel spinning you are down to 1 driving wheel. The DL at least gives either 2 or four driving wheels.

Ron

 

[Mowbizz]

Geeze, I had all but forgotten about that pedal...gonna start using it now! Thanks!