Hydraulic assist front axle on a 125

[Willis67]

Hello, I am trying to figure out how to tap into the hydrostat transmission to power a hydraulic motor for a hydrualic assist front end on a cub cadet 125. I dont know exactly how the hydrostatic transmission works with the check vavles and the ports and which side is forward and reverse. If any one has more information on how the hydro,s are ported and direction of flow it would be greatly appreciated.

[J-Mech]

There is no way to tap into the forward/ reverse flow of the Sunstrand Hydro units.

[Yosemite Sam]

The ONLY way to get anything out of a hydrostatic transmission (other than it's intended use) is to get a ported pump out of a later model tractor (most normally one with a hydraulic lift).

Using the ports on the pump you can power whatever you like, providing that you don't run the trans-axle too low on fluid to operate/cool properly.

I don't believe that there is enough flow from the "ports" to do what you want though.

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

Using the ports on the pump you can power whatever you like, providing that you don't run the trans-axle too low on fluid to operate/cool properly.

Yes, but that does not tie into the forward and reverse section of the hydro unit. It supplies "power beyond". It's just a hydraulic pump. Plus, it wouldn't put out enough flow to run a hydraulic motor for front wheel power assist.

[Yosemite Sam]

Is that not what I said???

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam

Is that not what I said???

I did not see the last line in your post. I apologize, yes, that is what you said.

[Willis67]

Thanks y,all your information helps.