Welcome to the site, brady!
Your project sounds really neat! It would be fun to hear more about it!
You're right, some of the later model 'Deeres such as the larger model X series do have locking rear diffs. You might be able to find a complete rear end assembly on Ebay that is used as buying a new one would be quite costly.
I would personally join a lawnmower racing/modification type forum as honestly, they will have more knowledge and background relating to this type of project. I would think there would be some different options out there in the way of either modifying, or buying an aftermarket unit designed for a project like this.
Here would be a great place to start to get some ideas or ask questions: http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/monstermowers.htm
Forum section: http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/apps/forums/
Keep us updated,
Austen
Your project sounds really neat! It would be fun to hear more about it!
You're right, some of the later model 'Deeres such as the larger model X series do have locking rear diffs. You might be able to find a complete rear end assembly on Ebay that is used as buying a new one would be quite costly.
I would personally join a lawnmower racing/modification type forum as honestly, they will have more knowledge and background relating to this type of project. I would think there would be some different options out there in the way of either modifying, or buying an aftermarket unit designed for a project like this.
Here would be a great place to start to get some ideas or ask questions: http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/monstermowers.htm
Forum section: http://www.xtrememowermayhem.com/apps/forums/
Keep us updated,
Austen
