Markham Toothbar on a BX24

[ACHINBAC]

Hangnail,

The tires aren't loaded yet but will be with beet juice if I can find a local distributor. Found a chart that shows I could get close to 90# in each rear & 20+ in the fronts to help offset the canopy & assoc. Have some old free weights laying around which I may also add on this winter.

Richard made the front spacers 1" I believe to minimize the stress Vs the 2" back. I have no need to work the tractor as hard as it was built to handle - and take it slow on the rocky trails around the house. I have a lot of random grades 15 - 20 degrees on the property and feel it's worth the risk. Have not noticed an affect on the turning radius though there may be a slight one. If I was going to beat on the machine I would not have installed the front ones.

Dave

 

[sailnseagulls]

Dave,
I just had my rears loaded at the John Deere dealer because I knew a friend of a friend. They added 9 gallons of rim guard and one gallon of a foam sealant to each tire for a total of 10 gallons for our size tires according to their charts. The same chart said that adds 107.5 lbs of weight. I also have wheel weights which makes the total about 150lbs per side. The dealer said he always adds the foam sealant to help if there is a puncture. I had never heard of that mix before.
I also just ordered the front spacers which Richard told me were 1.5 inches wide. So far I really like the stability of the rear spacers and have not had a chance to try it with the loaded tires yet.
Larry

 

[whatever1]

Dave,
I just had my rears loaded at the John Deere dealer because I knew a friend of a friend. They added 9 gallons of rim guard and one gallon of a foam sealant to each tire for a total of 10 gallons for our size tires according to their charts. The same chart said that adds 107.5 lbs of weight. I also have wheel weights which makes the total about 150lbs per side. The dealer said he always adds the foam sealant to help if there is a puncture. I had never heard of that mix before.
I also just ordered the front spacers which Richard told me were 1.5 inches wide. So far I really like the stability of the rear spacers and have not had a chance to try it with the loaded tires yet.
Larry

Will a 60" mid mount mower fit ?

 

[kdm0811]

The rear wheel flanges are 36" apart on a BX24. I made wheel spacer/weights for my unit. They expand the flange width to 44" and add 400 pounds to the wheels. The added traction is equal to that of having the back hoe attached, but at a much lower center of gravity. However, the added width is the biggest benifit. Due to the design of the rear axle, the wheel spacers reduce the weight that I can use on the 3PT (even though the weight is on the axle).

 

[LBrown59]

The rear wheel flanges are 36" apart on a BX24. I made wheel spacer/weights for my unit. They expand the flange width to 44" and add 400 pounds to the wheels. The added traction is equal to that of having the back hoe attached, but at a much lower center of gravity. However, the added width is the biggest benifit. Due to the design of the rear axle, the wheel spacers reduce the weight that I can use on the 3PT (even though the weight is on the axle).

You must have a light BH on the BX24.
My BH is about 600 pounds.

 

[kdm0811]

I have a set of wheel spacers that I made for my BX24. They extend the axle flanges 3.5" on each side. Because the factory flanges are 36" apart, this is almost a 20% increase in stance.

It should be understood that adding spacers DOES increase axle and bearing stress. The stress comes from the weight of the tractor. The weight of the tractor is being carried by 2 bearings on each axle. Adding spacers is like adding a cheater bar (with the weight of your tractor on it) to the axle. If you knew exactly where the bearings are located (inside the rear axle housing) you could calculate the added stress.

I am concerned that the front spacers in your photo have changed the ratio on the front axle significantly. Considering that that is the axle supporting your FEL load, you may want to reconsider.

The weight of the spacers does not add stress to the axle. This weight is transferred directly through the wheel to the ground. The axle never sees it.

 

[scottm63]

as this post is 5 years old... and i am just thinking of getting spacers (Jan 2014) has anyone ever had any issues with the added stress of the rear wheel spacers on their axle or axle bearings? Thanks!