Tires dual wheels on 8540

turbinesurgun · Feb 19, 2012

I am wanting duals on my 2011 M8540. What are your suggestions? th rear studs are really long. Can i buy dual wheel extensions and just bolt another wheel on the outside or will this do damage to the axle/studs? any suggestions greatly appreciated

art · Feb 20, 2012

turbinesurgun said:
I am wanting duals on my 2011 M8540. What are your suggestions? th rear studs are really long. Can i buy dual wheel extensions and just bolt another wheel on the outside or will this do damage to the axle/studs? any suggestions greatly appreciated

What you need to look at is snap-on duals. They use the rim for outer support and clamp on to the outer bolts supporting the rim. I'd recommend four clamps and you should be good.

Tx Jim · Feb 20, 2012

I'll second snap-on duals.

turbinesurgun · Feb 20, 2012

Thats another route im looking to go. Just wondering if the other route would work. Looking both ways. Trying to find a used set but if the bolt on route will work i can build my own hubs with lathe and milling machine. wont be used very often so not wanting to buy brand new trying to find used

TripleR · Feb 20, 2012

Our renter uses the snap on wheels on his 7000 Series John Deere.

Field Quest · Feb 21, 2012

Where do you find snap on duals?

kuboman · Feb 21, 2012

Does Kubota even recommend duals for these tractors. Duals ad quite a bit of strain to the axles. Given that, clamp on/snap on duals are your only option.
Try a tire shop that deals in agricultural tires.:thumbsup:

Tx Jim · Feb 22, 2012

Field Quest said:
Where do you find snap on duals?

Back in the 70's/80's when I worked for a JD dealer I sold them to farmers. DMI was one manufacturer. Here's another Rear & 4-WD T-Rail Open-Center Duals - Unverferth Wheel Products

leonz · Feb 22, 2012

turbinesurgun said:
I am wanting duals on my 2011 M8540.
What are your suggestions?
The rear studs are really long.
Can I buy dual wheel extensions and just
bolt another wheel on the outside or will this
do damage to the axle/studs?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated

The M8540 low profile utility tractor was designed
as a vineyard and orchard utility tractor with several
tread options from what I remember.

I am unsure if the M8540 has the same axle for both the
wheeled and tracked option or not.

It may be better and more cost effective to purchase high
floatation tires and rims to accomplish this and solve it that way.