Grn mtn boy
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2011
- Messages
- 72
- Location
- Vermont
- Tractor
- Kubota L3830 GST with R4s and a Woods LC108 loader / John Deere 1025R with 7 Iron deck
So I added a new Woods LC108 FEL to my Kubota 3830 this weekend and now I need to load my tires. I've read many articles comparing loaded tires and ballast boxes etc... I've decided to go with the loaded tires for a couple of reasons. One being I've got a 7 ft rear finish mower that slides the tractor around a bit and loaded tires will help with that.
So here's my question:
Have any of you only partially filled your tires? My L3830 has the 17.5L X 24 R4s and calls for approximately 55 gallons for a 75% fill. With chloride or Rim Guard that adds over 1000 lbs. If I tube the tires is there any issues with a 40-50% fill to reduce the weight? I mow my fields every couple of weeks and I'm worried about being too heavy when things are wet. I'll have my winch on in addition to the tire ballast when doing loader work.
So here's my question:
Have any of you only partially filled your tires? My L3830 has the 17.5L X 24 R4s and calls for approximately 55 gallons for a 75% fill. With chloride or Rim Guard that adds over 1000 lbs. If I tube the tires is there any issues with a 40-50% fill to reduce the weight? I mow my fields every couple of weeks and I'm worried about being too heavy when things are wet. I'll have my winch on in addition to the tire ballast when doing loader work.