TonyToro 1,027 #1 Posted January 3, 2021 I am new to hydro transmissions. I happened upon this machine and so far it’s been really good with a little work. It is mostly my sons machine since he can just use the lever for forward and reverse. I was installing tire chains on it today to give it more traction when snow blowing. I noticed the last time I was testing it one tire breaks loose and just spins very easy. I was hoping adding chains to it will give it more traction. Are these transmissions just one wheel drive or are there any adjustments I can make to make it more of a limited slip/posi traction drive? any help, tips suggestions are appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,528 #2 Posted January 3, 2021 Most Wheel Horse transmissions are open differential. Weight will be your best friend to add traction and bite to both tires equally and weight! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,576 #3 Posted January 3, 2021 Loaded tires, wheel weights, and all you can hang on the back. And two link Vee Bar chains on turf tires. The rubber chains also work well if you have concerns about pavement damage. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,934 #4 Posted January 3, 2021 6 hours ago, pullstart said: Most Wheel Horse transmissions are open differential. Weight will be your best friend to add traction and bite to both tires equally and weight! Don't forget to add WEIGHT. Nearly ALL Horse transmissions are one wheel drive. 67 to 70 has the only LSD available. Chains and LOTS of WEIGHT. That's your solution. My Cinnamon Horse weighs about 1300 lbs with me on it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,840 #5 Posted January 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Don't forget to add WEIGHT. Nearly ALL Horse transmissions are one wheel drive. 67 to 70 has the only LSD available. Chains and LOTS of WEIGHT. That's your solution. My Cinnamon Horse weighs about 1300 lbs with me on it. Eric, You could have saved your self some typing by saying: "Sit in the seat"! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,934 #6 Posted January 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, squonk said: Eric, You could have saved your self some typing by saying: "Sit in the seat"! You bunches of lightweights are just jealous of my self contained ballast system. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,840 #7 Posted January 3, 2021 42 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: You bunches of lightweights are just jealous of my self contained ballast system. I wish I was still a lightweight! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro 1,027 #8 Posted January 3, 2021 My son weighs about 70lbs...we need more weight!! Lol 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
