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IslandTractor · 03-08-2008, 04:45 AM

I have done the calculations in the past but don't recall the exact number for weight added. If you use windshield washer fluid to 75% capacity on the rears you'll add something like 500-600lbs. Doing the front tires as well adds another 150 lbs as I recall. About 25% more on those figures if you use CaCl or Rimguard.

I have not yet loaded my tires but intend to do so this Spring. I always have at least a 500lb implement of some sort on the back. Using just an implement I find that only the very heaviest loads (Jersy barrier for example) will make the tractor tippy. Adding the extra weight by loading tires should solve my issues on balance but only if I leave the implement on.

The other main reason to load the tires is that the tractor is plenty powerful enough to spin all four wheels when digging, pulling or pushing. Extra ballast should help that problem too.

I wish I'd loaded the tires at the dealer before taking delivery and would recommend anyone buying these new DK tractors to do that unless they have a good reason not to.

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IslandTractor Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prudence Island, RI Posts: 4,172	Re: How much will filling the tires help my DK45SE HST? I have done the calculations in the past but don't recall the exact number for weight added. If you use windshield washer fluid to 75% capacity on the rears you'll add something like 500-600lbs. Doing the front tires as well adds another 150 lbs as I recall. About 25% more on those figures if you use CaCl or Rimguard. I have not yet loaded my tires but intend to do so this Spring. I always have at least a 500lb implement of some sort on the back. Using just an implement I find that only the very heaviest loads (Jersy barrier for example) will make the tractor tippy. Adding the extra weight by loading tires should solve my issues on balance but only if I leave the implement on. The other main reason to load the tires is that the tractor is plenty powerful enough to spin all four wheels when digging, pulling or pushing. Extra ballast should help that problem too. I wish I'd loaded the tires at the dealer before taking delivery and would recommend anyone buying these new DK tractors to do that unless they have a good reason not to.