Front and rear CCU units

Benefit of a front mounted over rear mounted is that its live as its engine driven plus you can put a Cargo Winch on the back.

My experience with 9U D6 is that the front control is much quicker operating a dozer, in my hands to the point of being "touchy" compared to the rear double drum type.

One thing I learned at Santa Margarita (well, I learned a whole bunch of stuff but this one's relevant here) is that the 14A has a live drive to the rear CCU so it can be operated regardless of the main clutch (is that all 14As or after a serial # break?). But still, if I had my druthers, I'd still want a front CCU for the blade to free up the rear

Thanks for the advice. I agree now as well that it would be most benificial to have a free rear end to add other attachments and as well as having a live ccu when the engine is running.
Cheers.

One safety item to mention is that it is imperative that the engine be stopped before attempting any adjustments

Neil, my 14A cable unit is powered by a PTO through the rear housing. I bought a live #29 unit with the drive line that powers off the back of the engine just under the floor boards. I plan to change it out this year. I am told the type of CCU's installed during assembly were pre-designated as options. I think having a front CCU for the blade lift and a rear CCU for powering scrapers would make a great combo.

Hi Paso Bob,
I was lucky enough to run Arlie's 14A and Pete pointed out before I set off that it had the live drive to the rear - nice! Oil Slick found it got old fast reminding me to engage the main clutch each time I looked at him with a "why doesn't the blade raise" look on my face : )

I had a 3T D-7 with a front CCU. I liked it for lite clearing and dirt work. The rear CCU was better for heavy stumping....more power and the added weight on the rear.

You really should remove the blade if you plan to do much scraper work.