timb
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2002
- Messages
- 1,058
- Location
- Southwest PA
- Tractor
- Deere 4710/reverser, JD 318 (still needs TLC), JD LT160
I guess it depends on how serious your traction need gets. Far as I know, the 5000-Twenties have always had the limited slip front diff. Not a true locker, but much better than nothing. If they're adding a true locker to the 'new version' (5000 Twenty-Fives?) that could be better yet.
Oddly enough I was trying out digging out hard ground with my FEL toothbar over the weekend for the first time. In 4wd I spun all four tires quite equally when I tried too aggressive a bite. Never touched the rear lock - both tires were already spinning evenly.
Even with the filled rears I've got more power than traction (on sod with damp clay underneath). The 4710 never even thought about stalling.
Oddly enough I was trying out digging out hard ground with my FEL toothbar over the weekend for the first time. In 4wd I spun all four tires quite equally when I tried too aggressive a bite. Never touched the rear lock - both tires were already spinning evenly.
Even with the filled rears I've got more power than traction (on sod with damp clay underneath). The 4710 never even thought about stalling.
