Where can I safely lift from?

Spencer · Mar 1, 2002

I just got my rear remote kit from NH today for my TC33D. I've been told it is much easier to install if you remove the rear tire first.

So where do I safely place a jack under my tractor?

Do I just want to lift the one tire off the ground or the whole rear end?

Should I place some wood or carpet between the jack and the tractor to protect the tractor?

I have attached a picture that shows the rear right side of my TC33D. If some of you can show me exactly the safest lift point for both me and my tractor I would appreciate it.

Spence

beenthere · Mar 1, 2002

Right behind that oil filter, should work real well.

Bird · Mar 1, 2002

I agree with "beenthere". It's not really necessary to use a block of wood or carpet, but might prevent scratching the paint with the jack. But if you use something like a wooden block, just be very careful that it can't slip out and let the tractor fall.

rdln · Mar 1, 2002

Looks like the best spot, if you put it under the centerline it might tip once you tire is off of one side.

I was on my second job for hire a year after I bought my tractor when I realized my outer and inner rear wheel were getting divorced.

With no jack, I had to improvise, hooked chain to hook on opposite corner of bucket and then to tree, after aligning tractor to face tree but be just to the outside, backed up till traction was lost and then carefully raise loader, good tire and wheel were still on ground so I set parking brake and found bolt and nut in dirt/w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif

Golfgar4 · Mar 1, 2002

95% don't go in /w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif? I need to come play your course. It must have one heck of a "slope" rating /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif!

rdln · Mar 1, 2002

I just changed my sig after hearing that from a sports guy on 760-WJR in Detroit, I took it as 5% of golfers dont take that stroke and /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gifed my butt off. Golf is about my 6th favorite thing to do in the summer.

Spencer · Mar 1, 2002

Thanks for the input guys. I took another shot from the front looking back to get more clarification. When you said right behind the filter that would be the spot I have labeled "B" in the new picture. The first picture wasn't at a real good angle so I just wanted to show you the second shot to make sure I know what you are talking about. The axle labeled "A" looks like a reasonable spot to me but I am not sure, that is why I was asking in the first place.

Spence

beenthere · Mar 1, 2002

A 1will work too, but usually spot B will be more within reach of a floor jack. If it is a big floor jack and reaches A easier, then use it - no problem. Just watch that whatever you choose, you have good contact and the contact point can't slip off the jack pad. Block the other wheels and/or be sure the tractor won't move off the jack.
Great pics and labels, as it makes for easier discussion.

TerryinMD · Mar 1, 2002

Here's a dumb thought... what does the owners manual say about jacking and lifting the tractor? /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

This is something I need to look at myself, now that you mention it!! /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Terry

Golfgar4 · Mar 1, 2002

Gotcha /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif. Until I get my tractor, golf is my #1 favorite thing to do in the summer /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif.

Von · Mar 1, 2002

On my tractor i jack it up from where the draw bar slides in. Its right in the center and is strong enough.

Bird · Mar 1, 2002

Von, the only trouble with lifting in the center is that when you remove one wheel, the tractor will tilt the other direction. Maybe not a problem if you're expecting it, but can sure be a problem if you ain't./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

markcg2000 · Mar 1, 2002

Use the axle iself.
Once the correct tire (right/left?) is off the floor, I'd put a jack stand under both axles, then take the wheel off. I don't like leaving anything on a jack.

mbjacobs · Mar 1, 2002

While we're on the subject of lifting tractors, what type of jack do you all find most useful/safest? Floor Jack or Bottle Jack or ???

JJT · Mar 1, 2002

I prefer my 5 ton floor jack to any bottle jack, 10x the contact with the floor. No way is a floor jack going to tip over. I also block car/truck/tractor up before going under, don't trust those $.50 seals on any hydraulic jack....

bgott · Mar 2, 2002

Ford used to sell a jack for the N series that lifted all four corners of the tractor using the three point hitch.

jimgerken · Mar 2, 2002

spence, while you're under there, put some grease on your mid PTO shaft.

beenthere · Mar 2, 2002

Anyone have any pictures of that jack? Sounds interesting.

gerard · Mar 2, 2002

Von, the only trouble with lifting in the center is that when you remove one wheel, the tractor will tilt the other direction. Maybe not a problem if you're expecting it, but can sure be a problem if you ain't.

Maybe that would be a problem with loaded tires but that's how I do it without loaded tires and there's no problem. Also if you just put the bucket down flat on the floor and it's not in float the tractor can't tip, even with loaded tires but if you wanted to be extra safe after jacking slide some blocking under the tire that's staying on. But for my money, as Von said, it's dead center and a very solid place to jack from with a floor jack.

bgott · Mar 2, 2002

www.yesterdaystractors.com. There is a guy in the 9N-2N-8N forum that has sales fliers for about every doo dad you could get for those tractors. He's kind of a N series John Miller III.