How to Jack up A tractor?

[TimP]

Here is what I use, fits right under axle, use per side. Philip.

Those are interesting... what are those and where did they come from ?

 

[TimP]

Please don't use concrete blocks for any vehicle support. People have died that way. They just aren't designed to support those type of concentrated loads and can crumble without warning.

Ok... I'll use lumber blocking only.....

 

[TimP]

I love having a loader and back hoe. Rotate bucket to raise front wheels... add jackstands. Raise rear wheels with backhoe stabs. That is so long as the engine is running...

I did plan to use the loader to lift the front.... but I don't have a backhoe, so it's going to require the jack.

 

[TimP]

When taking off the rear wheels make sure you have checked if they are loaded or not. If they are you need help or you may end up with the tire on top of you. Often they are loaded with a loader on the tractor.

No... they are not loaded.

But good thought to check them.

Thanks, Tim

 

[brin]

Tim - I don't know where you are located but here in my community we have a Service company that comes out to you and services farm tractor tires...you might want to call around since usually these Tractor tire service companies are everywhere there are big tractors.

 

[flusher]

Those rear tires are really heavy and awkward to handle. Here's how I do it.



The tractor is a 1951 Minneapolis Moline BF that I've been restoring the past few years (I work slow).

The gantry is a $650 unit from Harbor Freight rated at 2000 lb.

Good luck and be careful out there:thumbsup:

 

[TimP]

Tim - I don't know where you are located but here in my community we have a Service company that comes out to you and services farm tractor tires...you might want to call around since usually these Tractor tire service companies are everywhere there are big tractors.

I'll do some checking around, thanks for the suggestions. I do have to take either the tractor or the wheels to the tire dealer I found. He is a hour and 1/2 away but he has the original oem tires that came with my B2150 AND he has the best price.. AND he said he will not charge to mount them tires.

 

[TimP]

Those rear tires are really heavy and awkward to handle. Here's how I do it.

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The tractor is a 1951 Minneapolis Moline BF that I've been restoring the past few years (I work slow).

The gantry is a $650 unit from Harbor Freight rated at 2000 lb.

Good luck and be careful out there:thumbsup:

flusher,

That's a nice setup. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Tim

 

[flusher]

flusher,

That's a nice setup. Thanks for sharing the pics.

Tim

It's all about safety. I work alone. Don't want one of those rears to get away from me and do some grievous harm to my 70-year old body.

 

[TimP]

It's all about safety. I work alone. Don't want one of those rears to get away from me and do some grievous harm to my 70-year old body.

Yes.. the older we get, the "smarter" we work.

I've gotten older... and hopefully a little smarter.