Ballast Tire ballast types

   / Tire ballast types #1  

491ton

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Milton, Iowa
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John Deere 3320 cab tractor
What different fluids can be used for ballast?
 
   / Tire ballast types #2  
RV antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, calcium chloride solution, beet juice (rimguard), and probably maple syrup or anything else that won't freeze where you live. So probably Jack Daniels too.
 
   / Tire ballast types #3  
What's in yours? Where is it parked?
 
   / Tire ballast types #4  
LOL,--- Jack Daniels as well---
but watch out for the pot heads as they will siphon it and you'll find your tractor with 2 flats!
 
   / Tire ballast types #5  
At about $100 / gallon, Jack would not be my first choice for tire ballast but, it is my first choice for Rick ballast. ;-)

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   / Tire ballast types #6  
LOL,--- Jack Daniels as well---
but watch out for the pot heads as they will siphon it and you'll find your tractor with 2 flats!

Why would a pot head steal whiskey from your tractor tires?
 
   / Tire ballast types #7  
Nor should a siphon be necessary. Just a core tool and a pint cup.
 
   / Tire ballast types #8  
Both my tractor's tires are filled with calcium. Good to go down to minus 40 degrees.
Never a single problem,exept for a leaking valve corroding the rim.
All those tires have a inner tube.
In my opinionm ballast is a must for serious tractor work. Traction and balance beeing part of the equation.
 
   / Tire ballast types #9  
Methanol aka Methyl Alcohol is also a common fill. Usually mixed with water to some degree. Methanol is the active anti-freeze ingredient in Windshield Washer Fluid.
 
   / Tire ballast types #10  
Has anyone ever tried a dry material like sand or even lead shot? It would be hard to get inside but seems like it would work well.

I'm sure someone has tried it.
 

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