Tires Tires, filled or not?

[gerard]

Whatever your tractor does best it will do it much better with the tires filled. You really have to try it both ways to appreciate the difference. When you talk of beet juice I assume you are talking about Rimguard.

yes, brand name is rimguard but all it's just beet juice. Not sure if they add anything to it.

 

[lilranch2001]

I just read in my owners manual that you are not supposed to fill the fronts, the tire shop said everyone did when I told them to do the rears only. Did anyone fill the fronts?

 

[sellercreek]

I wouldn't fill the front tires. Hard on steering components, etc. and provides no advantage.

 

[whistlepig]

I wouldn't fill the front tires either. My Kubota owners manual says that's a bad thing.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I just read in my owners manual that you are not supposed to fill the fronts, the tire shop said everyone did when I told them to do the rears only. Did anyone fill the fronts?

I have a Mahindra 3215HST, (about the same size as a CK35) I filled front and rear. I doubt that there is any noticeable wear due to the added weight. It just is not all that much, especially when you consider the extra wear and tear that the FEL adds. I suppose that it might be measurable if you were to work the tractor 8 hours a day, day in and day out. But lets be realistic, how many of us do that? I seriously doubt that it wears anything out even 10% faster, probably just about an immeasurable amount. OK, I'll concede, my tractors front end is going to wear out in 19 years instead of 20. I'll keep all my tires loaded, the benefits out weigh the negative in my opinion, for my use anyway.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I wouldn't fill the front tires. Hard on steering components, etc. and provides no advantage.

Why do you think that there is no advantage to having the fronts filled?

You get better traction, the tire holds a load better and in my opinion, the tractor rides better.

 

[sellercreek]

Why do you think that there is no advantage to having the fronts filled?

You get better traction, the tire holds a load better and in my opinion, the tractor rides better.

I have a Mahindra 6000 4wd and, for what I do, I don't see any reason to have the fronts filled. Mostly mowing, raking, baling, bush hogging on steep slopes, and light loader work. Besides the fact that the manual doesn't recommend it.

Everyone to their own tastes, though.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I have a Mahindra 6000 4wd and, for what I do, I don't see any reason to have the fronts filled. Mostly mowing, raking, baling, bush hogging on steep slopes, and light loader work. Besides the fact that the manual doesn't recommend it.

Everyone to their own tastes, though.

Sellercreek, the owners manual for my 3215 only recommends filling the rears, but then goes on to say that front weight improves steering. I do not have any front end weights. I believe that the front end weights weigh more than the fluid in the tires, so I don't see how this is any more detrimental than having the front end weights on. My 7520 manual says nothing about front or rear tires being loaded. It only says how to and how much.

Does your manual not recommend filling as in it says "do not fill the front tires" or does it just not recommend it. My 7520 manual recommends filling the tires to aid in traction and then if that is not enough to add cast iron wheel weights. It does not say "do not fill the front tires" It basically says to add as much weight as is necessary to get the proper traction for the job.

If you have been happy with how your 6000 performs, then there is no reason to change, but if you have had steering or loading problems, then I suggest that you try loading the fronts. It seems to me that the tractor would be feel and handle better on the slopes with all the tires filled.

But then I have taken the (as much weight as it takes to get the job done) to heart. Beside having all my tires filled, I have as much cast iron as I can reasonably get for the 7520.
Just my opinion

 

[SPYDERLK]

I just bought a new CT235, it has a fel and general purpose tires.
I have been tosing around the idea of having the tires filled with beet juice, but am wondering if I really need it seeing as the BobCat is a lot heavier then most of the other tractors on the market.
Any suggestions? I am going to use it plowing snow, working in the woods and doing landscaping around my place

Without having noticed where you are located, the seasons here and I think you should fill them yourself with plain water 1st to see how you like it. I say this because its free and there is a chance of weight related drawbacks based on what I have learned on another thread regarding CTs 225,230 etc. They seem to be regarded as underpowered for their weight -- especially if they are HST drive. If the water feels good to you youll know youre good to go with the extra couple hundred pounds beet juice will give you. If not just water the lawn.
larry

 

[bbse]

I will say that if you have hills, filling the rear tires adds a lot of stability. I have never filled the fronts but I might just to see if it helps. Unless I was doing a lot of landscaping I see no downside to filling. i leave some good ruts in the fields sometimes when the ground is soft.