The reason I didn't opt for loaded tires is that I read that you shouldn't when you have a backhoe, which I do have. I kind of figured I can always get them loaded later but wasn't sure about the backhoe. Also how does this effect finish mowing when loading the tires? Obviously a wet ground it will be an issue but that is the case loaded or unloaded.
7' or 8' Implements for 50hp
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The reason I didn't opt for loaded tires is that I read that you shouldn't when you have a backhoe, which I do have. I kind of figured I can always get them loaded later but wasn't sure about the backhoe. Also how does this effect finish mowing when loading the tires? Obviously a wet ground it will be an issue but that is the case loaded or unloaded.
MAN IN BLACK
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Except for the finishing mower & landscape rake...I would stick to 6'.
If you mow tall grass with the rotary cutter, or till hard soil,you'll be happy it's 6' and your still able to move along at a decent speed.
Other thing is the weight of the machine on the 3 point of a smaller machine.
If you mow tall grass with the rotary cutter, or till hard soil,you'll be happy it's 6' and your still able to move along at a decent speed.
Other thing is the weight of the machine on the 3 point of a smaller machine.
Turbys_1700
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I run loaded rears on my Workmaster 50 and finish mow. I don't mow wet and I don't turn sharp. My ground is hilly and the added stability is welcome plus using the FEL it's needed. Since you have a backhoe no need to load the rears but I would guess your backhoe usage will be much less than mowing.
cornfedhogeditor
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My tractor is 5 foot wide and I wish my mower and rotor tiller was 6 foot wide. Any slope and it doesn't cover both tires. Also it will keep you off fence lines with the tires.
Keep that in mind too when deciding on size.
Keep that in mind too when deciding on size.
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If money is no object, go to the JD site and look at their implements. In particular is their 6' cutter listed for their 4052 model tractor (52 engine hp). A neighbor just bought both and I assure you, it will put you and your grandchildren in the grave.......Personally I wouldn't put more than a 6' on that tractor and if it's the one I mentioned, I surely wouldn't.
Ken Mac
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Why not load tires on a backhoe? My dealer suggested it and loaded mine at no charge. I've had no issues.
LD1
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There is no reason you "can't".
It's just not normally required with the weight of the hoe being plenty sufficient.
It's just not normally required with the weight of the hoe being plenty sufficient.
There is a thread in here from a few months back but some manufactures have it in their manuals not to use loaded tires with a BH. The topic then turned to possible warranty issues by having loaded tires with a bh since the manual stated not to do it. Brings up another question, other than wheel weights any other ways to add weight when using an implement when the BH is off?
Another question, with 8' implements I'm seeing most are cat 2. My LS has a cat 1 hitch. What would I need to convert the cat 2 implement into cat 1?
LD1
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Three ways to add weight to the back
1. loaded tires
2. wheel weights
3. something heavy on the 3PH. Ballast box, box blade, rotary cutter, etc
To make cat 2 implements work on cat 1...you need to replace the pins on the implement with cat 1 pins.
