JD 3x20 Wheel Spacers?

[sunnyside360]

I'm looking to purchase the JD 4" wheel spacer kit for my 3720 cab tractor. However, my JD dealer says he cannot find any info for ordering. Does anyone have the info for ordering? Thanks in advance.
Regards, John

 

[dirtworksequip]

Try this Deere dealer. Kuester Implement Co. Bloomingdale, Ohio.1-800-453-4955. One of their salesmen mentioned the spacers to me about a week ago.

Sincerely,
Dirt

 

[sunnyside360]

Try this Deere dealer. Kuester Implement Co. Bloomingdale, Ohio.1-800-453-4955. One of their salesmen mentioned the spacers to me about a week ago.

Sincerely,
Dirt

I called Kuester Implement today and spoke to two people. The one guy (Pete in parts) spent a lot of time looking but did not come up with anything. The other guy mentioned they have installed axle extensions on two 3000 series tractors but the kits were not provided by John Deere. I also contacted John Deere via email and they referred me to the John Deere dealer for an answer which I've already done. I guess I'll have to pursue elsewhere.

 

[youngbk]

I had my local machine shop make my spacers for my 4410

 

[GreenMtns]

The other guy mentioned they have installed axle extensions on two 3000 series tractors but the kits were not provided by John Deere.

Did this guy happen to mention where they got the extensions they installed?

 

[sunnyside360]

Did this guy happen to mention where they got the extensions they installed?

Yes. One set was machined in local shop and the other set was provided by Unverferth. I'll have to contact a local Unverferth dealer about a set.

 

[dirtworksequip]

sunny, I was under the impression that Deere was now carrying the wheel extensions. Evidentily not. Here are some install pics of my 3520 with 4 inch unverferth extensions.


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010654.jpg


http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010653.jpg

 

[dirtworksequip]

Before:http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010652.jpg




After:http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010655.jpg

The Unverferth extensions made a huge difference in the overall stability of the tractor. Especially on sidehills. They are a well made precision add on. Expensive,but cheaper than your tractor on its side.

 

[dirtworksequip]

Side view with extensions:



http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010793.jpg



Rear view with extensions:

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010794.jpg

 

[sunnyside360]

Before:http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010652.jpg




After:http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/unverferth wheel extensions/P1010655.jpg

The Unverferth extensions made a huge difference in the overall stability of the tractor. Especially on sidehills. They are a well made precision add on. Expensive,but cheaper than your tractor on its side.

Dirt, thanks for all the info and pictures. WOW! What a difference 4" makes. I'm sold on the Unverferth axle extensions. What did you pay and did you install them yourself? My R4's are loaded with fluid so will be a real bear to install. Also, did you deal with Unverferth directly or work with a dealer? Thanks, Sunny

 

[AKfish]

Dirt;
Most impressive! The added footprint would definitely help ease my "pucker factor"!

 

[sunnyside360]

Dirt;
Most impressive! The added footprint would definitely help ease my "pucker factor"!

I agree 100% with that statement. Many thanks to all who provided responses. I'm going to look for a Unverferth dealer and get a set (cost permitting).

 

[dirtworksequip]

I doesn't completly erase the pucker factor. You always have that no matter how many hours you have on heavy equipment or tractors. The extensions do help tremendously though with stability. A noticable difference. You can't buy directly from Unverferth, you have to go thru a dealer. If you contact Unverferth they will refer you to a dealer. $700.00 with shipping. Quite pricey,but necessary for me. Also cheaper than $25k+ on its side.

Sincerely,
Dirt

 

[dirtworksequip]

sunnyside, yes I did install them myself. Its just a matter of taking your wheels and tires off the tractor hubs, then bolting on the extensions using the bolts provided. Then once the extensions are in place, bolting the wheels onto the extensions with your factory wheel bolts. The trick since you have loaded tires is going to be to get the tractor at just the right height so you can place the wheel hubs just right, so you will not have to lift the loaded tires and wheels to get them lined up and bolted to the extensions. Get some help if possible the loaded tires are going to be too much for one person to handle. It would be nice if you had a neighbor with a tractor/loader to help. I had no trouble doing mine myself,but my tires are not loaded.

Sincerely,
Dirt

 

[BloomingtonMike]

Will these work with a 72" 7-iron MMM on an open station 3320?

 

[sunnyside360]

Will these work with a 72" 7-iron MMM on an open station 3320?

Don't know why the spacers would not work on open station. I have a 3720 Cab with the smaller R4's and 72" 7-Iron MMM and I'm sure the axle extensions will work on mine as there is nothing to get in the way of moving the wheels outward 2" on each side. For that matter, the wheels could be moved out much further without any problems. JB

 

[dirtworksequip]

Mike, I guess you could lay a straight edge across the front edge of your tires and see if it clears your MMM OK. I wouldn't see why they would not work.

 

[Nuru]

Good technical pics dirt. I am gonna try my unit out with the turf tires this weekend and see if the spacers are still required.

 

[dirtworksequip]

Nuru, I was scared of my JD 3520 just running around on level ground with the was it was set up from the factory. I don't consider myself scared easily either. I also had 11 years expericence and 2100 hours on a JD 870.

32.6 degrees side slope with a JD 455
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q259/dirtworksequip/P1010040.jpg

The unverferth wheel extensions where a must for me. Of course the 3520 will do only about half the 32.6.

Sincerely,
Dirt

 

[AKfish]

Dirt;

Great picture! Had to chuckle! I think I'd have a grapple hook and line comin from uphill and tied onto the seat of my pants!

AKfish