ETpilot
Gold Member
This is my first time jacking the tractor rear end. Tractor is a Ford 4610 purchased new in 1992. Rear tires are original, not filled, and I believe in need of replacement. I was mowing the backside on my property and parked the tractor behind the shop so as to finish the next day.
Next day I found the left tire was going flat. I was able to air the tire up so I was able to remove the mower and FEL. I parked the tractor with a jack stand to support the left side. I decided new tires are in order. The problem is I have to take the wheels to town for the replacement. I no longer have a service that comes to me.
First battle was getting the lug nuts loose. They are 1 ½” and we’re on super tight. Either over torqued or corrosion. I made a couple of new tools. Once I had then loose I was on to the next problem; how to lift the rear end?
Searching how to do it, I decided to use a 20 ton bottle jack with 2 jack stands for support, one being a close standby. The pictures show how I have this set up. I have the tractor just about level left to right. So I would just raise the left side, remove the wheel and then lower to the jack stands. Do the same on the right side. Doing one wheel at a time.
Just looking for feedback or suggestions if my plan is good. Anything to look out for. Any idea on the weight of the wheel. Thanks.






Next day I found the left tire was going flat. I was able to air the tire up so I was able to remove the mower and FEL. I parked the tractor with a jack stand to support the left side. I decided new tires are in order. The problem is I have to take the wheels to town for the replacement. I no longer have a service that comes to me.
First battle was getting the lug nuts loose. They are 1 ½” and we’re on super tight. Either over torqued or corrosion. I made a couple of new tools. Once I had then loose I was on to the next problem; how to lift the rear end?
Searching how to do it, I decided to use a 20 ton bottle jack with 2 jack stands for support, one being a close standby. The pictures show how I have this set up. I have the tractor just about level left to right. So I would just raise the left side, remove the wheel and then lower to the jack stands. Do the same on the right side. Doing one wheel at a time.
Just looking for feedback or suggestions if my plan is good. Anything to look out for. Any idea on the weight of the wheel. Thanks.





