Wheel Weights or Fill Rear Tires

Cropdustr · Feb 10, 2011

I'm just about ready to purchase GC2410TLB, dealer said he will fill rear tires or put on Weights, well weight in gentlemen:laughing:what would you do with your red machine? Fill tires or weights ?????:confused2:

MF 1532 · Feb 10, 2011

I put wheel weights on my 1532 . I put two on each side ( 42 # each ) . They work good for me . Everybody has their preference .

ff1221 · Feb 10, 2011

Filling generally provides more weight, if you are concerned about calcium and are in a climate that freezes, they can use windshield washer antifreeze, it won't eat the rims.

Kal130 · Feb 11, 2011

I put wheel weights on my GC2400. Would like to fill the tires too. Just need to find a rimguard installer. Why would you need weight on a TLB? I could see needing the front tires filled, but I think you will be good on the rear.

bp fick · Feb 11, 2011

I had wheel weights on my BX subcut. I liked very much having the option of using the weight or not having the weight. Never regretted my decision.

On my new CUT tractor, I'd still like to have wheel weights, but they are far less common for this size. I'll likely be filling the rears.

woody49705 · Feb 11, 2011

see photo to left---wheel weights were very cost efective and easy to put on and take off as necessary

Wacky · Feb 11, 2011

Out where I live, weighted tires are a must, so I filled them. Nothing but hills around here. If it is more a permanent thing, fill them. If you are in an area that doesn't require the weight all the time, then weight them. Just my opinion.

LD1 · Feb 11, 2011

As someone else already mentioned, WHY do you need weight added on a TLB????

The backhoe should probide all the weight you need to be balanced and effective with FEL work.

If you take the BH off for other chores like mowing, take the loader off too. O cant think of any reason to have JUST the loader on and NOT the BH, or at least another heavy inplement like a BB.

tsteahr · Feb 11, 2011

LD1 said:
As someone else already mentioned, WHY do you need weight added on a TLB????

The backhoe should probide all the weight you need to be balanced and effective with FEL work.

If you take the BH off for other chores like mowing, take the loader off too. O cant think of any reason to have JUST the loader on and NOT the BH, or at least another heavy inplement like a BB.

Everyone situation is unique. Steepness of slopes, how much room is available to maneuver all play a factor. When the BH is installed on my machine it raises the CG noticeably and makes the machine longer (less maneuverable). There are steep areas on my property where I am very hesitant to go with the BH installed. Filled tires lets me drop the BH, and do some loader work in tight areas or on a slope without having to take the time to lower and hook up the lift links, install the box blade, then worry about having my box blade blade hit something. Then it's only a minute to reinstall the BH because my links are still folded up and I just back up to the BH, connect the hoses, hitch 'er up and I'm off.

Similar with snow removal. It's nice to not have anything off the back of the tractor when clearing snow. If I didn't have weight in the tires (or wheel weights) I would need some other weight on the tractor in the winter. I would probably use a ballast box for ease of maneuverability rather than my BH or BB.

For me, the scut TLB gets used for so many different tasks that filled tires/weights add to the versatility of the machine. I have yet to have a situation where I wanted the tires empty. Combine different needs on different properties and every situation is unique. I ended up filling the front tires as well as the rears. Helped with steering up steep slopes with the BH installed and a empty bucket.

I2FAST4U2C · Feb 11, 2011

Cropdustr, glad to hear you are coming to a decision!! Hope the litchfield dealer has treated you as fair as they did me. As far as tire loading goes, I would only recommend doing it with tractor/loader's. I don't think it's necessary on a tlb. Good luck!! Take pics!!

Cropdustr · Feb 11, 2011

Litchfield didn't give me a great deal, Big Boys Toys did !!!!:licking::licking:

tsteahr · Feb 12, 2011

Cropdustr said:
Litchfield didn't give me a great deal, Big Boys Toys did !!!!:licking::licking:

Big Boys is such a nice family business. It's a pleasure to still have that around in this day and age. With all the good things I've heard about Litchfield I'll have to take a trip out there and check them out as well.

AKwelder · Feb 12, 2011

buy the weights, you can fill the tires later. On the old tractors finding weights is a big deal. I buy tractors for the long term and find that the options don't stay available.

Weights, chains, and rear services are no longer in the system on my tractor.

Cropdustr · Feb 13, 2011

tsteahr said:
Big Boys is such a nice family business. It's a pleasure to still have that around in this day and age. With all the good things I've heard about Litchfield I'll have to take a trip out there and check them out as well.

I have to say Big Boys Toys were the best, no presure what so ever, Dan (owner) talked tractor with me for about tow hours, Their dealership was twice the distance however worth it in my judgement. You won't meet two nicer owner. :thumbsup:

tsteahr · Feb 13, 2011

Cropdustr said:
I have to say Big Boys Toys were the best, no presure what so ever, Dan (owner) talked tractor with me for about tow hours, Their dealership was twice the distance however worth it in my judgement. You won't meet two nicer owner. :thumbsup:

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JMynes · Feb 14, 2011

Our tires are so small when compared to other tractors that it makes me wonder how effective it would be to fill the tires. They won't hold much, so how much weight gain will you realize? It would seem to be a small benefit at best.

mchasal · Feb 14, 2011

JMynes said:
Our tires are so small when compared to other tractors that it makes me wonder how effective it would be to fill the tires. They won't hold much, so how much weight gain will you realize? It would seem to be a small benefit at best.

Rimguard lists weights by tire size: Rim Guard - Liquid Tire Ballast

The GC2410 would take about 88 pounds in each rear tire. Of course, other fill materials will vary somewhat.

Don87 · Feb 14, 2011

JMynes said:
Our tires are so small when compared to other tractors that it makes me wonder how effective it would be to fill the tires. They won't hold much, so how much weight gain will you realize? It would seem to be a small benefit at best.

I used mine for the first couple months with no tire ballast. I had to make a barrel filled with rocks and cement to put on the 3 pt., I had virtually no traction without it. Especially when using the FEL.

I got the tires filled with Rimguard, and the difference was totally amazing. I've taken the barrel off, and I actually have better traction with just the rimguard in the tires.

I never weighed my barrel, but it's heavy enough that my neighbor was concerned.

Cropdustr · Feb 22, 2011

WELL Machine is here, and I have to say, I LOVE IT !!! loaded tires, backhoe thumb, and twin buckel hooks, I moved snow yesterday, Fun ! Fun ! Fun! :thumbsup:

Nasty135 · Feb 22, 2011

Evening fella's, "Most" Dealers suggest filling rear tires on every tractor that has a Front End Loader. My dealer would have to be convinced to not fill rears tires. All the power in the world with no traction is kinda useless in the tractor world. Might as well be a lawnmower.