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Old 11-06-2000, 07:12 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Default 4100 is tippy

My 4100 is really tippy when i get onto hills sideways and there not even steep. Does anybody know a way to weigh down the back end?

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Old 11-06-2000, 07:16 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I had the same problem. Rear wheel weights were the fix for me. Its amazing how much difference they make.
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Old 11-06-2000, 07:19 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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About how much were the rear wieghts for a 4100.

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Old 11-06-2000, 07:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I used 50 pound weights and they are 18" in diameter. That would be to large for your wheels, I think[img]/w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif[/img]. Having said that, mine cost me about $350 for the brackets and 400 pounds of weights. If you used the 25 pound weights (12" diameter) the cost would be less.
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Old 11-06-2000, 07:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Thanks for the help on the weights i think i'll order some tommorow.
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Old 11-06-2000, 07:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Plower,
If you order them from a dealer, they will be at least twice as costly. I made these.
Here is my weights, etc.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfil...heelWeight.jpg

Here are some that Andy (the one that posts here) made.

http://www.his.com/~msimpson/tractor/hacker/wweight.htm

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Old 11-06-2000, 08:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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Jerry,
I looked at those pictures where did you get those, there nice? Do you know a place to get those over the net?

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Old 11-06-2000, 08:14 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I made the weights, for my B2400, that Andy shows on the net. Not only are they cheep, but are very easy to put on and off. One real good idea. You never bang up your fingers with the 25 pound weights.
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Old 11-06-2000, 08:33 PM   #9 (permalink)
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I had them made. We measured and cut the plate to fit inside the wheel and cut the bolt holes square for the carriage bolts. Then we welded the 1" X 9" bolt in the center. The weights were bought a Wal-Mart. They largest they normally stock is 25 pound, but thats about the size you need.

Any welding shop can make them for you for a reasonable cost compared to any dealer ordered item.

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Old 11-06-2000, 08:46 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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Jerry,
are those weights just barbells?And what kind of metal plate did you cut out to bolt to the rim of your tractor?

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