Extra weights

[richmondred01 2,237]

Added 52 pounds of weight to the inside of the wheels.

It slipped a few times last snow and I’m thinking this will help.

 

[Lee1977 6,643]

How much weight total in each wheel?

[richmondred01 2,237]

66 pounds per wheel.

132 total. 

Ill see how it does. I can always add an additional 50 pounds or so to the clevis hitch

[ebinmaine 67,277]

.... And fluid fill

[richmondred01 2,237]

I’m not a fan of loaded tires.

 

[ebinmaine 67,277]

6 minutes ago, richmondred01 said:

I’m not a fan of loaded tires.

 

Curious to know why. Have you had a bad experience with them?

[WHNJ701 4,165]

no chains?

[richmondred01 2,237]

I have some chains. Didn’t use them this year because they made marks on the neighbors driveway last year.

 

fluid in tires....I’ve replaced several rims because of rust in the past.

I also swap turf tires with lugs in the winter. Putting them on my tire rack is difficult. 

[GlenPettit 1,716]

Lug tires don't really need chains if you're careful and have lots of weight,  I've added 200# per rear tire and have no problems,  = just great traction.

Don't forget if you add a lot of weight on the rear axle, add some to the front for steering control, (when adding # to the rear, you're lightening the front slightly).

To de-rust chain, put it in a quart of white vinegar in a bucket with a quart of water (50-50%) let sit 1-2 days (in basement), then put chain in a bucket with old oil.

Good Luck,   Glen

 

 

Another thought is Rubber Tire Chains    I use them and have been very happy with the results, my first choice is Lug tire without chains, I have a long asphalt drive with slight hills.

 Google Amazon and look for Rubber Tire Chains, but add extra rubber cross links for a much smoother ride.  Not the best on smooth ice.

A product called "RIMGUARD" is what the professionals use, will not rust nor hurt the enviroment, wherever Farmers go is who has it.  Filled tire prices can be all over the place so shop around, I pay about $30 for rears, $20 for fronts, total, using good tires/rims and/or tubes is smart to reduce leaks. Done right they won't leak.

Regular Window Anti-Freeze can break-down chemically over the years, (the alcohol in it is what changes) .  RIM-GUARD will last for decades and is completely organic (google it).

 

 

 

 

Edited December 27, 2018 by GlenPettit

[WHNJ701 4,165]

one of the old guys used to run his ag lugs backwards for snow 

[pfrederi 17,667]

1 hour ago, jabelman said:

one of the old guys used to run his ag lugs backwards for snow 

 

That was so he could back out of trouble.  Ags are near worthless backing up.  If you are plowing snow and get stuck you usually want to back out the way you went in.  When you raise the blade to back up you lighten the rear of the tractor making backing up with Ags even more difficult.  Many farmers with 4 wheel drive tractors will mount the front Ags backward to get better traction backing up  (backing a loaded manure spreader if it is sinking in can be a challenge even with 4wd.)

Edited December 24, 2018 by pfrederi

[squonk 41,028]

Fluid filled are the bomb! I use RV antifreeze with anti-corrosion inhibitors. The momentum of the fluid spinning helps push the tractor when it gets bogged down. 

[Pullstart 62,795]

On 12/24/2018 at 9:01 AM, GlenPettit said:

Lug tires don't really need chains if you're careful and have lots of weight,  I've added 200# per rear tire and have no problems,  = just great traction.

Don't forget if you add a lot of weight on the rear axle, add some to the front for steering control, (when adding # to the rear, you're lightening the front slightly).

To de-rust chain, put it in a quart of white vinegar in a bucket with a quart of water (50-50%) let sit 1-2 days (in basement), then put chain in a bucket with old oil.

Good Luck,   Glen

 

 

Another thought is Rubber Tire Chains    I use them and have been very happy with the results, my first choice is Lug tire without chains, I have a long asphalt drive with slight hills.

 Google Amazon and look for Rubber Tire Chains, but add extra rubber cross links for a much smoother ride.  Not the best on smooth ice.

A product called "RIMGUARD" is what the professionals use, will not rust nor hurt the enviroment, wherever Farmers go is who has it.  Filled tire prices can be all over the place so shop around, I pay about $30 for rears, $20 for fronts, total, using good tires/rims and/or tubes is smart to reduce leaks. Done right they won't leak.

 

 

 

 

 

Off topic I know, but so good to see you on  Glen!  I recal you treating my little girls to pencils, stickers and whatnots at Scott’s show in Indiana, now they have their own tractors!

 

I hope all is well, and Merry Christmas!