Discussion:
Differential lock?

I recently purchased my first lift, a Cat GP25 Ser. #5AM04390. I'm using it on gravel and found that only one wheel is engaged.
I was stuck in the first 10 minutes. Does anyone know if this machine has a differential lock to engage the other wheel? I didn't recieve a manual with it and had no luck finding one at the Cat website.
If it is only one wheel drive I will have to return it...

cheers,

Ed
  • Posted 1 Apr 2012 13:10
  • By CAT_GP25
  • joined 1 Apr'12 - 2 messages
  • Connecticut, United States
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thanks John,
I've had the lift only a few days. I'm sure it's user error. A little practice with it might help.
cheers,
Ed
  • Posted 1 Apr 2012 22:30
  • By CAT_GP25
  • joined 1 Apr'12 - 2 messages
  • Connecticut, United States
no...
does not have a differential lock
this differential is same as in a car
if one wheel breaks traction the other tries to pull
if you get stuck the only way out is to get some other machine or something as big and pull it out (or push)
:o)

i'm suprised it got stuck though
generally the GP series is designed to run on non-paved ground hence the P for pneumatic tires.
Unless you accelerated too fast and broke traction and didnt stop when you first noticed it and kept trying to go.
Pneumatic's are not impervious to loose gravel though, they can get stuck too ;o)
  • Posted 1 Apr 2012 15:19
  • By Jplayer
  • joined 12 Apr'07 - 407 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
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