Mowing 1026R Wheel Spacers?

[DeereMann]

So do dealers now have to pull only from their 'assigned' regional warehouse?

 

[RG1]

I just called several very large dealerships that have stores all over southern MI, and none of their stores had any of this particular lug bolt in stock any longer.

 

[DeereMann]

Sure - but why can't Deere dealers see inventory worldwide & action it? Isn't that supposed to be one of their strengths & reasons why they're 'worth more' than brand X?

Well, it's semantics for me at this point. Got to wait around for Richard to return from vacation (Bro-Tek).

 

[PsRumors]

I just called several very large dealerships that have stores all over southern MI, and none of their stores had any of this particular lug bolt in stock any longer.

I called a competitor to my dealer and they said they are not available, been obsolete for two years.

My dealer has 5 stores, wonder if they had a supply at one of their stores, punched the number in wrong or what....it will be interesting to see what I end up with tomorrow.

 

[RG1]

From the sound of things here and on other boards, JD needs to start making this bolt available again.

 

[DeereMann]

OK, saga lovers.......

Richard from Bro-Tek is back from vacation. He agrees the cone seat wheel lug nuts provided with the Deere 2305 spacer kit won't work with the Deere 1023/5/6 tractor ball seat wheels. So.........

He is looking at changing the studs & lug nuts in the kit to match Deere's 1023/5/6 tractor wheel ball seats. To get a ball seat lug nut, first you have to have a metric threaded stud, so he will need to change from the 2305's 7/16" dia. stud to M12. There are no ball seat lug nuts in english threads. He is working on this now.

Then I showed him where he can get the M12x1.25-29 cone seat bolts to attach the spacer to the tractor hub. I bought these separately online.

So we are getting close to finishing the 1023/5/6 kit conversion from the 2305.....:applause:

 

[J F]

Another decade or two and it should all be nailed down. :laughing: Glad you're getting it figured out, I'm sure you'll save a lot of people headaches down the road. :thumbsup:

 

[PsRumors]

OK, saga lovers.......

Richard from Bro-Tek is back from vacation. He agrees the cone seat wheel lug nuts provided with the Deere 2305 spacer kit won't work with the Deere 1023/5/6 tractor ball seat wheels. So.........

He is looking at changing the studs & lug nuts in the kit to match Deere's 1023/5/6 tractor wheel ball seats. To get a ball seat lug nut, first you have to have a metric threaded stud, so he will need to change from the 2305's 7/16" dia. stud to M12. There are no ball seat lug nuts in english threads. He is working on this now.

Then I showed him where he can get the M12x1.25-29 cone seat bolts to attach the spacer to the tractor hub. I bought these separately online.

So we are getting close to finishing the 1023/5/6 kit conversion from the 2305.....:applause:

Any update?

After installing the full complement of wheel weights (72 lb starter + 2 50lb wheel / 172 pounds per wheel) my tractor feels much more stable. I think a set of spacers would set it up just right.

 

[DeereMann]

Any update?

After installing the full complement of wheel weights (72 lb starter + 2 50lb wheel / 172 pounds per wheel) my tractor feels much more stable. I think a set of spacers would set it up just right.

Nothing more other than Richard asked if I had any tractor design info & pictures, & I sent him everything I know, including Deere's dimensional drawing of the ball seat wheel attaching bolt so he can get correct matching lug nut seats.

I am waiting for him to source, then update the kit he sent (originally for model 2305 non-metric tractor).

He said it will take some time to source this oddball combination, so my spacer kits will sit around until then.

Glad to hear your weights helped!

It has been so cold & snowy here I have not installed seat springs yet either, have only used the broom once. :thumbdown:

 

[JKR]

I have a 1025R would 2" wheel spacer work on it or should I go to 1 3/4". I have a 60" mower deck.

 

[DeereMann]

I have a 1025R would 2" wheel spacer work on it or should I go to 1 3/4". I have a 60" mower deck.

JKR,

I measured the available space between the wheel (tire) and the 60" MMM gauge wheel bracket. I would not go any wider than 1 1/2"...at that thickness of spacer there is very little clearance left, likely not 1/4".

My 1026R tractor is the the same as your model, just has a pre-Tier 4 EPA engine in it.

Hope this helps.

p.s. - I am still waiting for Bro-Tek to come up with a correct attachment hardware package for the spacers.

 

[JKR]

Thank you. On the left side of the 60" mower deck is it the scalping wheel that hits or the bracket for the scalping wheel. I read some were that 1 3/4 spacer would work. I don't know,.
Lenny at Motor sports has been making wheel spacer for the 1025R and has all the hard wear in stock.
All I have to do is decide on the size.

 

[DeereMann]

Thank you. On the left side of the 60" mower deck is it the scalping wheel that hits or the bracket for the scalping wheel. I read some were that 1 3/4 spacer would work. I don't know,.
Lenny at Motor sports has been making wheel spacer for the 1025R and has all the hard wear in stock.
All I have to do is decide on the size.

I don't remember specifically which part hits, I think it was the bracket. The bracket is welded to the mower deck.

I recommend you go out & measure yourself. I think you will see that anything wider than 1 1/2" thick spacer risks hitting the gauge wheel assembly. Also, I am not sure if the gauge wheel assemblies are accurately located during assembly like with a robot. They could vary. You should measure both sides.

 

[PsRumors]

p.s. - I am still waiting for Bro-Tek to come up with a correct attachment hardware package for the spacers.

Wish they'd hurry up....I am wanting spacers but don't want to spend $200 and have to buy hardware.

 

[DeereMann]

Wish they'd hurry up....I am wanting spacers but don't want to spend $200 and have to buy hardware.

I hear you - I was going to give Richard a month or so, then bug him. Those nice, beautiful spacers sit on the 'work to do' shelf in the meantime.

 

[DeereMann]

Deere SCUT Owners:

I dropped Bro-Tek / Richard a note yesterday to see where they where at with a 1000's Series Tractor wheel spacer kit. Following is response I received today.....

"Hi Brian,

Yes, we made the changes & the all the parts will be in for testing late this week ... what the odds timing...

Please email me back next week, we should be able to ship the proper parts for you.

Richard"

Suggest you drop Richard a note now richard@bro-tek.com

 

[PsRumors]

Good deal. Thanks for the update.

 

[DeereMann]

Deere 100 Series SCUT Owners:

More good news - Richard @ Bro-Tek confirms he has the correct, metric installation hardware available now, for his Deere 1000 Series Tractor rear wheel spacers. Go ahead & contact him @ richard@bro-tek.com

Glad to be of service,