differential lock

[chuck172]

How the heck is one supposed to toe the gas pedal and heel the differential lock at the same time. I wear size 12's and it's a struggle. Thinking of extending the diff. lock pedal.

 

[murphy1244]

What model machine???

 

[stephan]

How the heck is one supposed to toe the gas pedal and heel the differential lock at the same time. I wear size 12's and it's a struggle. Thinking of extending the diff. lock pedal.

Most tractor operations use the hand throttle at a prescribed amount of revs to ensure the juices flow or PTO spins, even things like using the loader. So in theory you should have elevated revs already, just a matter of heel and clutch. Now on the hydrostatic tractors I dunno.

Perhaps a second hand pair of Ronald McDonalds shoes

 

[chuck172]

I'm sorry, ck35 gear drive.

 

[JoelD]

I have never used my foot throttle I set hand throttle and leave at same rpm unless I need to speak to someone or get a cold drink.

 

[northcreek2624]

How the heck is one supposed to toe the gas pedal and heel the differential lock at the same time. I wear size 12's and it's a struggle. Thinking of extending the diff. lock pedal.

Some of the old tractors had a lever extended from the pedal so you could also use your hand if need be. It wouldn't be too hard to fabricate this feature on to your tractor. Using the hand throttle as others have said is a good option but, sometimes a certain situation might make a free hand a better choice...Mike.

 

[k0ua]

As said just use the existing hand throttle. Also please don't forget you can use split (steering) brakes to brake the spinning wheel slightly, and this will put more torque to the stationary wheel with better traction. Again use your hand throttle to set engine speed. In some ways this can be more effective than diff lock, as you can switch back and forth to "crab" the tractor sideways a bit to get a better bite.. For instance if say right rear tire is spinning and it is on the downhill side, crank front wheels right, to point downhill, press right steering brake (make sure they are not locked together), and the left rear will "screw" the tractor clockwise and point the front end downhill and often get you unstuck. Brake steering can also be handy on snow and ice when the front wheels have very little traction to steer the tractor, you can press "right or left rudder" to keep your nose pointed in the direction you wish to go. Good luck.

 

[JoelD]

I also use my split brakes a lot, mostly for steering in the snow. Had not thought it use when stuck, good idea.
Joel

 

[CalG]

You need not HOLD the diff lock pedal to keep it engaged, Just press it once while letting out the clutch. The locking pin won't pull out until traction is released (over run) or the brakes are applied.

At least that is how "some" split diffs work.

 

[CalG]

You need not HOLD the diff lock pedal to keep it engaged, Just press it once while letting out the clutch. The locking pin won't pull out until traction is released (over run) or the brakes are applied.

At least that is how "some" split diffs work.