McGrew 460 #1 Posted September 14, 2018 OK, Gents, I acquired these wheel weights when I inheriterd a 71 model Raider 10. I see a lot of love for the cast iron weights, but not so much for the plastic coated ones. Even though I assume they would function just as well? I do not see any marking on them anywhere, so I am guessing they are not Wheel Horse? If not, who made them? And what is inside these things? Based on their weight, they feel heavier than concrete? I am guessing they weigh around 50 lbs each? Not that it matters, but do they have any value? They are not going anywhere since I got this tractor from my Dad, and they have more sentimental value than anything else. I’m getting ready to mount them and start pushing some dirt... Thanks! Danny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #2 Posted September 14, 2018 The resale value is less than that of steel but pounds is pounds.... On a tractor. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHNJ701 4,165 #3 Posted September 14, 2018 use them, otherwise they are worthless, I had a similar concrete set on ebay with a buy it now for .99 cents and guess what nobody bought them! so they got busted up to get rid of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #4 Posted September 14, 2018 They will be fine but, dress 'em up. https://www.redoyourhorse.com/wheel-weight-decals/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,492 #5 Posted September 14, 2018 Put them on and enjoy the tractor... Weight is weight... I have used old dumbbell weights - paid my favorite four letter word for them...FREE...And my C-105 does not care or complain that they are not "Wheel Horse" brand... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #6 Posted September 14, 2018 Thanks guys! I will have them mounted tomorrow! So they are concrete filled? I would have sworn they felt heavier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,277 #7 Posted September 14, 2018 5 hours ago, McGrew said: Thanks guys! I will have them mounted tomorrow! So they are concrete filled? I would have sworn they felt heavier? If they're factory produced they're most likely concrete filled. I've heard of home made ones with lead fishing weights poured in then the case filled with epoxy resin to stop the rattling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #8 Posted September 14, 2018 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: but pounds is pounds On me too! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,518 #9 Posted September 14, 2018 These brake drums are concrete filled. Hey, works. Weight when ya need it. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGrew 460 #10 Posted September 14, 2018 I am 99% sure they are factory. There is a filler plug on thr back, so concrete is likely. The only reason I questioned the material inside is because I work around concrete every day. Concrete weighs 150 lb/cubic foot. These feel heavy to me based on their volume. Or, I could just be getting weak! Danny 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
