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driver444 · 04-30-2008, 04:07 AM

I have a 2015 Mahindra with a Woods hoe and loaded tires. I loaded the tires way before I ever thought of putting the hoe on the tractor. That said, loading the tires DEFINITELY made a difference in stability, center of gravity, and traction, (without the hoe attached). It's not really all that noticeable with the hoe, since that adds around 8 or 9 hundred pounds.

I think you ought to first determine if you're going to leave the hoe on all the time. If you never plan on using the machine without the hoe, there isn't much benefit to loading the tires. The backhoe will be more than enough weight for any loader work. But if you're gonna use a box blade, or any other ground engaging tool, I'd load them up!

04-30-2008, 04:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
driver444 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Schenectady, New York Posts: 185	Re: L3400 with BH75 - tires - to fill or not to fill I have a 2015 Mahindra with a Woods hoe and loaded tires. I loaded the tires way before I ever thought of putting the hoe on the tractor. That said, loading the tires DEFINITELY made a difference in stability, center of gravity, and traction, (without the hoe attached). It's not really all that noticeable with the hoe, since that adds around 8 or 9 hundred pounds. I think you ought to first determine if you're going to leave the hoe on all the time. If you never plan on using the machine without the hoe, there isn't much benefit to loading the tires. The backhoe will be more than enough weight for any loader work. But if you're gonna use a box blade, or any other ground engaging tool, I'd load them up!