COMMANDO1 23 #1 Posted January 16, 2011 As suggested by RED SQUARE menmbers, add more weight.I went for a ride in about 8 inches of snow and not even a hint of spinning. Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,081 #2 Posted January 16, 2011 Is that a Nacho Cheese Wheel ? Just kidding. Is it concrete? Whats it weigh in at? Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #3 Posted January 16, 2011 That looks like some serious weight! Nice job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene_S 93 #4 Posted January 16, 2011 Now thats some added weight... How is that attached to the rear of the tractor? I hope you don't have all that weight on the hitch pin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #5 Posted January 16, 2011 I think Commando put a deer lick on the back of his tractor!! Now he'll have to be careful not hit any venison when he backs up. BooVuc Mill hall, PA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #6 Posted January 16, 2011 Now that's some traction for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #7 Posted January 16, 2011 Better Put A Set Of Whelly Bars On Too Chas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
defed 0 #8 Posted January 17, 2011 I think Commando put a deer lick on the back of his tractor!! i thought the same thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dresden Guy 24 #9 Posted January 17, 2011 This solution is probably more as a counterweight rather than traction, but if you could get the "liitle woman" (or "BIG" would be better) to ride.... problem solved! Didn't I remember someone's front wheel fell off a week or two ago while snowplowing...... this might also work for the "loose wheel". I remember Kenny Rogers sang the song "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #10 Posted January 17, 2011 Like I said in the other topic......... watch those scrawny axles. Wouldn't want this to happen: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #11 Posted January 17, 2011 Holy sheep dip Batman, more weight? You weren't messin' around. How much does that weigh? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #12 Posted January 17, 2011 That is a picture of another member's 520 that had duals with wheel weight spacers. (he might have had the rear weight box on it at the time too - but I can't remember) He went over a hump with the outside tire and you can clearly see the result. Not saying that's going to happen to "COMMANDO'S" Commando, but I'd be very careful with it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #13 Posted January 17, 2011 Any recommendation on how much would be too much TT? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbotelho 1 #14 Posted January 17, 2011 Ter ry I was Thinking about the axle deal too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #15 Posted January 17, 2011 As far as hanging off the back of the tractor? I would say that depends a lot on how far behind the axle centerline the weight is located and what tractor it is. It also depends a lot on terrain and speed. If you bounce over a bump at top speed, you would bend or break something more quickly than if you're creeping along on a smooth surface. I bent a front spindle by bouncing over a tree root with the thrower raised. Pulling tractors usually have a lot of ballast weight, but it doesn't hang off the back of the tractor. You could probably add 600 or 800 pounds to a Wheel Horse and not hurt it - if you had it in the right place(s). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #16 Posted January 17, 2011 Like I said in the other topic......... watch those scrawny axles. Wouldn't want this to happen: Been there done that ! but nice tractor !! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #17 Posted January 17, 2011 Don't sit on it! :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #18 Posted January 17, 2011 It is concrete and weighs about 70lbs. give or take. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #19 Posted January 17, 2011 Weight doesn't seem too bad. Just used a bucket for the form? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #20 Posted January 17, 2011 It is concrete and weighs about 70lbs. give or take I would not worry about the weight itself, the attachment point maybe but the weight no. As I said in other posts my son and I plowed driveways for years with similar equipment and that does not weigh much more than an implement like a rototiller. As you can see we used a tiller for weight in this green machine being used by my grandaughter. The greenie only assisted the RJ many years ago.. ........ Our weight boxes though all had either a 3 point attachment or a locking (in the up position) bar or chain. One box we made had barbells across the bottom, a 5 gallon gas can, (35 lbs), a bag of salt (40lbs) oil, shovels chains and a gallon of anti-freeze! The biggest factor for consideration is remembering it is back there when backing up! Personally, I think I would pull your rear wheels in closer though. Not only to take a load off the axels but to give you a better track behind the plow. A wide stance looks cool but since you really can't be plowing 'across' a steep hill (you will just slide off) like you could be doing when farming the wide stance only gets in the way. ed :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #21 Posted January 17, 2011 Personally, I think I would pull your rear wheels in closer though. Not only to take a load off the axels but to give you a better track behind the plow. A wide stance looks cool but since you really can't be plowing 'across' a steep hill (you will just slide off) like you could be doing when farming the wide stance only gets in the way. Thats actually just something thats unique to that model of tractor. The Commando had an odd size rear wheel & shorter tire to fit a larger deck under a short frame. The wheels Wheel Horse used on them didn't have the same off set as the 12" wheels....so longer axles were used & the hub key way is also further out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #22 Posted January 17, 2011 Yup, just used a bucket. i weight 175 lbs. so now 245lbs. i have a nice flat driveway and no place to be bouncing around. ill give it a try next snow. I if i think it will be risky i do something different. any more ideas on how to bring wheels in some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #23 Posted January 17, 2011 any more ideas on how to bring wheels in some. See the last post in this thread: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=24622 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COMMANDO1 23 #24 Posted January 17, 2011 Let me see if i follow, that means the hub would be bolted from the inside right? the hub would be on the outside of the rim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbirdman 7 #25 Posted January 17, 2011 Also, if you look at that photo above with the failed axel you can see rust where the axel was damaged, or started cracking long before it finally failed.....who knows what kind of abuse that took long ago.....it might even have been a poorly cast or poorly cooled casting (you know: "A Holiday!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites