DIY tractor weights ideas

   / DIY tractor weights ideas #51  
Me personally, I'd be reluctant to take the tire/wheels off the tractor. So,,,, let's assume you do and you lay them on your trailer. Then you pump 400lbs of fluid in them. They already weigh 150-200 lbs. Do you have a method to stand them up, get them off the trailer, and align them back onto the tractor?? If not, avoid this plan.

Not saying it can't be done. Just saying you ain't doin it by hand.

Just use the FEL and a strap to pick them up off of the trailer. :)
 
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   / DIY tractor weights ideas #56  
We all do..... Not saying it's not possible. But you better have some very good/stable blocking/jacks under the rear axle of the tractor during this operation. And,,,, most importantly,,,, take pics. :)

I'm thinking Dan was joking.....
 
   / DIY tractor weights ideas #60  
Just use the FEL and a strap to pick them up off of the trailer. :)

Note a joke... I've had to do this. Years ago, before I had a trailer of my own, I jacked up the rear (leaking, loaded) tires on my friends L2850, blocked it up under the hubs (very carefully, stable, solid firm ground) and used the loader to lift the tire while I backed the truck under them, one at a time. Then used the loader down to lift the fronts, and removed them as well, hand loaded them, and off to the tire shop I went. It can be done, alone, taking your time and being very careful.
 

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