Tire loading AGAIN!!

[B7500]

Any ideas why my dealer is trying to talk me OUT of filling my tires? He claims that the weight of my BH is enough. Do you think he is right? All I know is I can't completely fill my bucket with dirt without the tires spinning even in 4wd. I also think the lower center of gravity would be nice on my slopes. I have a B7500 which is not a huge tractor.

 

[MikePA]

<font color="blue"> All I know is I can't completely fill my bucket with dirt without the tires spinning even in 4wd. </font>
You told him this, right?

 

[B7500]

Mike, Actually no. Probably should have. He just said with the size of my tires I'd only gain a couple hundred pounds. Not enough to make a difference.

 

[MikePA]

I guess he's thinking in comparison to the weight of the backhoe, a couple hundred pounds isn't much. What's the backhoe weigh?

 

[hazmat]

200# ~ 10% of the tractor weight. I'd say that's a noticable difference. I got mine (TC18 similar in size to 7500) loaded with Rim Guard (heavier than CaCl Or washer fluid). It made a difference.

 

[MDNick]

Tawoo,

I'd agree with your dealer, if you never take your backhoe off. I assume it is removable, and you will want to work with your tractor sometime without it on. Like if in tight quarters somewhere. You'll want that weight then. Tell the dealer this is what I want done. On this topic I want your work, not your opinion.

Better yet, look up some of the threads that describe how to do it and do it yourself. With the outriggers, jacking up the tractor to load the tires would be real easy.

Nick

 

[B7500]

Hazmat,
Always good to hear from you. It did make a difference huh? I may just do it. What harm can it do except loose a few $$ out of my wallet.
Thanks!

 

[Rick Jay]

If I may add a bit as well...

Although the backhoe does add quite a bit of weight, a good part of the weight is above the center of gravity of the tractor, so while it improves the traction of the rear tires, it probably does not help overall stability as much as you would expect from such a large weight.

The weight from the filled tires is most likely completely below the center of gravity of the tractor, so it can only help with stability. As for additional traction, again it can only help.

I have a Woods 7500 on my B2910. I haven't filled the rear tires yet, but I'm thinking about it. I can "sense" a difference in the stability of the tractor (tilting on its side) between the backhoe and a 550 lb. boxblade. The boxblade feels more stable, but I probably get better traction with the backhoe.

I vote for filling the tires.

~Rick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Tawoo,

You can fill your tires yourself very easily with windshield wiper fluid very cheaply. I have seen the little drill powered pumps sold for as little as $3, but actuallypaid $6 for mine...

There are a couple theads here that describe the process. With the backhoe it is really simple, because the stabilizers take place of the need to jack the back end up.

Bottom line, in my opinion, is that it can only help, can't hurt, and if you do it yourself, you get the feeling of accomplishment and save some bucks too.

Go for it!

 

[B7500]

Henro,
Thanks for the encouragement to do it myself. I think I will try it and let you know how it worked out.

Rick Jay,
I agree the better stability is a definite plus.

MDNick,
Thanks for your input.