Wheel chains fit the 3 point arms.

[rasorbackq]

Is it just me or do others have this problem of wheel chains hitting the arms as the wheels rotate? I have R4 tires on the tractor. Some attachments are way worst than others . I like the tiller because it can be adjusted so that there is plenty of clearance where as the winch that hits, rubs and catches every rotation . Once it even broke the chain. Wheel Spacers..... tell me about them. remove tire install spacer, install longer bolts or nuts????

 

[Xfaxman]

Re: Wheel chains hit the 3 point arms.

Need pictures! Maybe the pins on the winch can be turned in. That would move the lift arms away from the tires.

Do you have check chains or some other sway restrictor?

 

[rasorbackq]

I switched the pins on the chipper to make the clearance I needed. but so many other attachments cant be switched.

 

[Xfaxman]

Re: Wheel chains hit the 3 point arms.

I switched the pins on the chipper to make the clearance I needed. but so many other attachments cant be switched.

You didn't answer the question?

Do you have check chains or some other sway restrictor?
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My Toolcat has sliding sway restrictors that pin through holes to keep the lift arms from moving sideways.

 

[rasorbackq]

Yes I do have pins to stop from swing movement. If I had another tab welded on the plow to narrow it , that would also help. Maybe the same thing for the winch.

 

[Xfaxman]

Re: Wheel chains hit the 3 point arms.

Yes I do have pins to stop from swing movement. If I had another tab welded on the plow to narrow it , that would also help. Maybe the same thing for the winch.

Try this first. Use 7/8" bolts, at least grade 5.


I have done something similar and it worked.

 

[Kioti Tom]

Can you adjust your tires out one size? Mostly adjusting the
positioning of the center hub to the rim. Your owners manual
should show the positions available.
Good luck :thumbsup:
Tom

 

[George2615]

If you can't swap the rear tires (side to side) to gain clearance then it looks like you need spacers. I couldn't use chains nor swap the tires to get clearance. I had some 2" spacers made for mine and bought longer bolts. Chains would hit the frame the the ROPS is mounted to. If chains would have cleared my frame they would probably have hit the 3PT arms.

 

[rasorbackq]

Re: Wheel chains hit the 3 point arms.

Try this first. Use 7/8" bolts, at least grade 5.
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I have done something similar and it worked.

Would rather not go with a bolt . Fabbing a new tab and having it welded on would be much cheaper then a wheel spacer and stronger then a nut and bolt.
Good idea though.

 

[rasorbackq]

Can you adjust your tires out one size? Mostly adjusting the
positioning of the center hub to the rim. Your owners manual
should show the positions available.
Good luck :thumbsup:
Tom

Manual doesn't say anything about moving the tires out but will have to give the dealer a call.

 

[vtsnowedin]

Some brands and some models have adjustable rims others especially compact tractors do not. I have mine both adjusted at the widest position plus have 4.1 inch spacers from the factory. Plenty of clearance and lots more stability working on rough ground in the woods.

 

[71bronco]

Shoulda got ag tires. No chains needed

Jeff

 

[rasorbackq]

Is this rim adjustable? If so how?

Remove the wheel from tractor
remove the outer bolts
flip over.
reinstall.
??

 

[rasorbackq]

I agree. But when a used tractor is purchased AGs may or may not have come on it.. In this case it didn't.

 

[rasorbackq]

No adjustment left . After clearing the snow from the rim everything is set to the far left on the left rim.

 

[vtsnowedin]

No adjustment left . After clearing the snow from the rim everything is set to the far left on the left rim.

Looks like there is a set of two inch spacers in your future.

 

[rasorbackq]

There might be if the rim plate with the 6 bolts was moved inside the holding device then I would get the that thickness on each side. Maybe an inch total.
Dealer says they don't make a spacer so he said off to a machine shop. That sounds expensive!

 

[rasorbackq]

Have about 2" on each side to move the plate . pics are poor sorry

 

[rasorbackq]

Am I looking at that wrong I'm not sure if the rim is at its max or min distance. Pics are on the rear left rim.

 

[Xfaxman]

Am I looking at that wrong I'm not sure if the rim is at its max or min distance. Pics are on the rear left rim.

They are at minimum width. Jack up one side, unbolt at the rim, rotate the center section enough to slide the tire and rim out, rotate the center back to line up and put the bolts back in.

In other words the rim will be where the nuts are now. If you can get a manual it will show all of the spacing combinations, since the rims can swapped side to side and keep the correct rotation as shown by the arrow on the side wall.
Found a chart for a Kubota, so the measurements won't apply, but it shows the combinations .