I have owned my last 2 wheel drive pickup

[tradosaurus]

What about a 2wd tractor?

 

[Jstpssng]

What about a 2wd tractor?

I've got both, and each has it's purpose. I've also been stuck with each one, when three wheels are pulling and the bucket is helping, I've probably gone a bit too far.

 

[LD48750]

4x4 with lockers doesn't hold a candle to FULL TRACKS.

If you are going to get serious, then get serious.

 

[jjeff]

I've noticed that a 4wd is more maneuverable In softer ground and snow/ice with one tire in the front spinning you can usually pull out of a rut or soft ground where a locked rear will sometimes only push you forward or reverse until you lose traction or get hung up.
The only folks ive heard say "Man I wish I had a locker" were stuck 4wds. rwds that were stuck folks would say "I wish I had 4wd" I used to do light duty towing in the winter.

 

[Hay Dude]

I know RWD with a true locker is better than 4wd with opens for not getting stuck

If I'm paying for 4wd I want a locking rear and center. The only way you get stuck with that set up is to be on the frame. Most people don't want to hear their 4wd system is crap but I've seen it on many a slippery boat ramp. 2wd with a locker drives out and 4wd with no lockers sends all the power to one wheel.

Now yer just bein silly

 

[Fixastuff]

Now yer just bein silly

Thanks, the day you admit you're wrong is the day I know your account was hacked. I'm probably wrong but this has been my experience with vehicles and getting stuck. Long live lockers!

 

[CalG]

I wonder who makes "the Best" Electronic Locking Diff ?

Wheel speed sensing, combined with independent wheel braking systems with all open differentials. (Even the transfer case gearing should be open)

The Audi "Electronic Stabilization Program" Was very effective.

As an Aside,
I ran an 2000 Isuzu Trooper until only last winter. (Sold it and got the Tacoma.)
That drive system, TOD or Torque On Demand , was very effective.

In high range, the Transfer ratio was "proportioned" front to rear through a proportional application of hydraulic pressure on a multi plate wet clutch within the transfer case. It worked very well along with independent wheel spin control through the anti-lock brake system. In low range, the front real split was locked together by hard gearing.

With good winter tires, that Trooper was about unstoppable.

In my experience, it was a very good system!

 

[Hay Dude]

Thanks, the day you admit you're wrong is the day I know your account was hacked. I'm probably wrong but this has been my experience with vehicles and getting stuck. Long live lockers!

Hahaha
Trust me, you ARE wrong, but a good sport about it.

 

[TMGT]

I couldn't get into my old driveway with a loaded dump trailer (7ton total) in 2wd, '07 Dodge 2500 diesel, learned my lesson to lock the front hubs before going up the hill!

BTW this was on dry gravel, had to make a hard right half way up a steep hill, so 4wd isn't just for snow or mud.

Also there are a lot of different 4wd and rear limited slip systems out there so blanket statements are pretty pointless.

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[Hay Dude]

I wonder who makes "the Best" Electronic Diff Lock?

Wheel speed sensing independent wheel braking systems with all open differentials. (Even the transfer case gearing should be open)

The Audi "Electronic Stabilization Program" Was very effective.

As an Aside,
I ran an 2000 Isuzu Trooper until only last winter. (Sold it and got the Tacoma.)
That drive system, TOD or Torque On Demand , was very effective.

In high range, the Transfer ratio was "proportioned" front to rear through a proportional application of hydraulic pressure on a multi plate wet clutch within the transfer case. It worked very well along with independent wheel spin control through the anti-lock brake system. In low range, the front real split was locked together by hard gearing.

With good winter tires, that Trooper was about unstoppable.

In my experience, it was a very good system!

I am amazed at what the Jeep Rubicon will do fully locked.
Its like a Rocky Mountain Goat.
Happy to own one and hoping to own a Gladiator later towards retirement