Ballast BX2200 BALLAST
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TomPh,
When I asked this question Glenmac was kind enought to look it up in the Goodyear Ag book. Here's the thread... http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=owning&Number=74045&page=&view=&sb=&vc=1#Post74045 It was stated that 10 gals each tire would fill to 75% w/o additive. I plan to use wiper fluid but haven't gotten to it yet. I can report back when I do if you're interested. I'd also thought about using RV antifreeze which is twice as much, protects to colder temps., isn't flamable, and isn't toxic but haven't heard anyone trying it. I'd like to use the Arco foam fill but they never replied to me. The beet juice sounds like a good option but didn't find any dealers in the area.
Good luck,
Michael
When I asked this question Glenmac was kind enought to look it up in the Goodyear Ag book. Here's the thread... http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=owning&Number=74045&page=&view=&sb=&vc=1#Post74045 It was stated that 10 gals each tire would fill to 75% w/o additive. I plan to use wiper fluid but haven't gotten to it yet. I can report back when I do if you're interested. I'd also thought about using RV antifreeze which is twice as much, protects to colder temps., isn't flamable, and isn't toxic but haven't heard anyone trying it. I'd like to use the Arco foam fill but they never replied to me. The beet juice sounds like a good option but didn't find any dealers in the area.
Good luck,
Michael
JimMorrissey
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Wiper fluid is somewhat light, no? I guess it's better than nothing though. How do you intend to get it through the valve stem into the tire?
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you could check at auto repair shops, with the epa what it is, they now have to catch all the used antifreeze they drain, i found a shop that had over a hundred gallons of the stuff they were glad to let me take off their hands, i took one drum and have about half of it left. it's freeeeeeeee
JimMorrissey,
Not sure of the weight off hand but could check tonight and let you know if you want. As for filling I got a fluid fill adaptor at the local Farm & Fleet for $8. Just need to attach my drill pump and go. Dealer said they break the bead and pour in or suggested I could attach the hose, squeeze the tire and let it suck it up.
Just a couple of thoughts,
Michael
Not sure of the weight off hand but could check tonight and let you know if you want. As for filling I got a fluid fill adaptor at the local Farm & Fleet for $8. Just need to attach my drill pump and go. Dealer said they break the bead and pour in or suggested I could attach the hose, squeeze the tire and let it suck it up.
Just a couple of thoughts,
Michael
Well I checked the weight on the wiper fluid and it is about 8lbs per gallon. Figure 10 gallons per rear wheel is 80lbs each. On the other hand Arnco finally got back to me stating an email mixup and put me in contact with some dealers. The first called back saying it would be 140lbs to 150lbs of their SuperFlex per tire. They quoted $1.25 per pound and said it wouldn't be more than $188 per tire and I'd have to bring them in and leave them for a few days. The other hasn't gotten back to me yet.
FWIW,
Michael
FWIW,
Michael
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<font color=blue>...Figure 10 gallons per rear wheel is 80lbs each...it would be 140lbs to 150lbs of their SuperFlex per tire. They quoted $1.25 per pound and said it wouldn't be more than $188 per tire ....</font color=blue>
Michael,
For about 79 cents per gallon of windshield washer fluid or using your figures of 10 gallons per tire...$7.90 per tire vs. $188. per tire... /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif {that's still an extra 160 lbs. in the rear...for under $16., nothing to sneeze at...}
If you had a larger compact tractor and bigger capacity loader, I would consider "investing" more weight in the tires... but certainly not $388 worth.... that would make a nice dent in another rear implement you could use and still have ballast.../w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
Michael,
For about 79 cents per gallon of windshield washer fluid or using your figures of 10 gallons per tire...$7.90 per tire vs. $188. per tire... /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif {that's still an extra 160 lbs. in the rear...for under $16., nothing to sneeze at...}
If you had a larger compact tractor and bigger capacity loader, I would consider "investing" more weight in the tires... but certainly not $388 worth.... that would make a nice dent in another rear implement you could use and still have ballast.../w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif