keyman38363
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I own a 4340 Montana which I use mostly for mowing. Is there a way to spread the tires for more stability.
Mowing Spreading the tires on a Montana Tractor
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RoyJackson
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If you have the tractor's operators manual, it may describe how to do this. That's the first place to look...
Other options are to reverse or swap (side to side) the rear wheels. You can reverse the wheels if you have turf tires. Ag or Industrial tire...you need to swap side to side.
But first you need to determine if the wheel offset (measurement from the wheel rim flange to the mounting hub of the wheel) makes reversing or swapping worthwhile. Just lay a straight edge across the rim and measure to the hub. Do this on the outside of the wheel as well as the inside. If the inside is greater by a couple inches, it's worth swapping or reversing those wheels.
You can also look for spacers (goes between the axle hub and wheel). If you do this, don't be excessive. Spacing out the wheels can increase wear on the axle.
Other options are to reverse or swap (side to side) the rear wheels. You can reverse the wheels if you have turf tires. Ag or Industrial tire...you need to swap side to side.
But first you need to determine if the wheel offset (measurement from the wheel rim flange to the mounting hub of the wheel) makes reversing or swapping worthwhile. Just lay a straight edge across the rim and measure to the hub. Do this on the outside of the wheel as well as the inside. If the inside is greater by a couple inches, it's worth swapping or reversing those wheels.
You can also look for spacers (goes between the axle hub and wheel). If you do this, don't be excessive. Spacing out the wheels can increase wear on the axle.
crankshaft21
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It will depend on what type tires you have. I own a Montana 4320, which is the 2 wheel drive of the 4340, which is 4 wheel drive. My tractor has R4 tires and you can`t swap from side to side due to wheel design. I can move them out about 2 inches per wheel by moving the center of the wheels to the inside of how they are mounted. Now if you have R1s you might be able to swap side to side. I have a owners manual that covers the 4320,4340,4920, and 4940 and all have R4s mounted.
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keyman38363
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thanks for your reply. Mine has industrial, r4, I believe, and after measuring came up with your ,and Roy's 2 inch idea. I don' t know if the 4 in. total will help much. Any more ideas? Thanks
RoyJackson
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That 4" will help more then you think. That, and filling your tires (if not filled yet).
Another possibility is, as I suggested in my previous response, using spacers. Same caveat applies...
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keyman38363
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thanks very much, what is the max. on spacers ? I do not have any solution in any tires now, a great solution! Also where can I purchase spacers?
RoyJackson
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As far as spacers, you'll have to wait until other Montana owners respond (I'm a Deere owner).
However, before you spend the money on spacers, I suggest you fill those tires and move the hubs as crankshaft21 suggests (move the hubs first!).
I doubt you'll need spacers after that.
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keyman38363
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thanks, Sounds like good advice.