That makes sense. The extra weight will definitely make the rear end feel more stable. Have you thought about loading the rears with fluid? It is a lot cheaper than cast iron. I have Rim Guard in the rear tires of my Kubota B3030. Both dealers that I shopped said they always include the loaded tires when selling a tractor with a FEL. I know that your New Holland is a heavier tractor for the horsepower than the Kubota model that I have. Even so, unless you use it to mow lawn I think you will like more weight. On the other hand, I also don't think you need to worry about straining the tractor by using 4WD. They are designed for it. And I did notice tha 8N. Nice. I spent a lot of time on one them as a farm kid. Kid's today have dirt bikes, skateboards, BMX bikes, video games. etc. I had an 8N. I think the kids today are deprived. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Enjoy your NH. They are good tractors.