deere5105
Veteran Member
Alright guys here is the question, do I add wheel weights or not?
Tractor description is 5105 2WD with 14.9-28 tires loaded with water with recently installed JD 512 loader. Tires loaded with water adds about 450 lbs per tire. Primary uses include light loader work, mowing with JD MX6 rotary, wildlife food plot preparations and small gardening(3 acres or so). I have noticed the tractor will lose traction far before the motor bogs in loose soil. Have also experienced loss of traction when pulling out downed trees for firewood.
I am in the process of getting a quote to add wheel weights. Questions are:
#1 How many weights to add per side?
#2 Will the weights make a NOTICEABLE difference with just one? With two?
#3 What are the advantages/disadvantages to mounting weights inside the wheel vs outside? Don't want to get them extended outside the wheel as sometimes I am in tight conditions.
My experience has been the site is wealth of information and experience. I look forward to hearing if you encountered this same situation and the results of how you addressed it.
Thanks,
Deere5105
Tractor description is 5105 2WD with 14.9-28 tires loaded with water with recently installed JD 512 loader. Tires loaded with water adds about 450 lbs per tire. Primary uses include light loader work, mowing with JD MX6 rotary, wildlife food plot preparations and small gardening(3 acres or so). I have noticed the tractor will lose traction far before the motor bogs in loose soil. Have also experienced loss of traction when pulling out downed trees for firewood.
I am in the process of getting a quote to add wheel weights. Questions are:
#1 How many weights to add per side?
#2 Will the weights make a NOTICEABLE difference with just one? With two?
#3 What are the advantages/disadvantages to mounting weights inside the wheel vs outside? Don't want to get them extended outside the wheel as sometimes I am in tight conditions.
My experience has been the site is wealth of information and experience. I look forward to hearing if you encountered this same situation and the results of how you addressed it.
Thanks,
Deere5105