SailorBob
Gold Member
I have a 4' BB on my 1700 and don't think I would want the 5'. With the BB fully loaded it is about all the tractor can really handle without the wheels slipping.
Buying Advice About to purchase YM2500 ... any advise?
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fig
Silver Member
Bob,
Thanks for the advice. Pretty much decided on the 4' BB. I don't want to spend all of my time feathering the 3ph to keep from "digging in". It would not be used that much so I will keep my eyes open for a used one. Only thing is; you don't see too many used 4'ters for sale.
Fig
Thanks for the advice. Pretty much decided on the 4' BB. I don't want to spend all of my time feathering the 3ph to keep from "digging in". It would not be used that much so I will keep my eyes open for a used one. Only thing is; you don't see too many used 4'ters for sale.
Fig
VT_Hokie
Silver Member
Fig,
Sounds like the 4' is the way to go. Better to steer with the wheel that with the breaks going down the road. I need to get my tires filled too in order to get a better bite with the FEL. Don't want to break it though.....
Sounds like the 4' is the way to go. Better to steer with the wheel that with the breaks going down the road. I need to get my tires filled too in order to get a better bite with the FEL. Don't want to break it though.....
fig
Silver Member
Hokie,
I could tell a huge difference with the rear tires filled while using the 5' scrape blade. Didn't spin the tires near as much. Didn't have to feather the 3ph until gravel got close to the top of the blade.
I think it was Ernie that said one gallon of antifreeze per tire. I purchased the adapter from TSC, the enviro safe antifreeze from AA, and took about 20 minutes per tire. Jacked up the rear end, took the valve stem out, and filled. After that just check air pressure (while still on jack/stands) and put the appropriate tire pressure in. I filled the tires to where the valve stem was at the 2 o'clock position (just above the center of axle). I couldn't tell you how much weight it added /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Fig
I could tell a huge difference with the rear tires filled while using the 5' scrape blade. Didn't spin the tires near as much. Didn't have to feather the 3ph until gravel got close to the top of the blade.
I think it was Ernie that said one gallon of antifreeze per tire. I purchased the adapter from TSC, the enviro safe antifreeze from AA, and took about 20 minutes per tire. Jacked up the rear end, took the valve stem out, and filled. After that just check air pressure (while still on jack/stands) and put the appropriate tire pressure in. I filled the tires to where the valve stem was at the 2 o'clock position (just above the center of axle). I couldn't tell you how much weight it added /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Fig