Add Wheel weights to JD 1025R

[Farming Bees]

Hi All!, New owner here. I would like to add ballast in the form of wheel weights to my 1025R. Is this something I (a weakling) using simple leverage, can do? or get the shop to install them? They are pretty pricey and I'm getting a quote for 3 hours labor to the tune of $330. You tube makes it look easy.

 

[beenthere]

You don't give us much info to go on, for a helpful answer.
Link to the YouTube you mention would help.
Pics of your shop with some idea of equipment you have to work with would also help.
Size of the wheel weights would help.
Friends that could help, can be an answer.
We'll try to help..


:welcome: to TBN

 

[jaydee325]

Why have you chosen wheel weights? As a cost per pound, they seem to be at or near the top for cost.

Suitcase weights or a blast box is more cost effective. They are much easier to remove when not needed too.

Most cost effective is home made ballast. Lots of ideas for that on this forum.

 

[Farming Bees]

Thank you for replying. New to posting so please bear with me....

Our place is raw land - only land, ha ha. No water source, no electricity, no sewer. I guess we are about as "off-grid" as one can be. We camp. We have been doing a few little low cost projects to collect water and make a composting toilet. As for a shop? :laughing: there is none and there won't be one for some time to come. (Saving up for one) All work done outside, in the open, on dirt and grass. We just have basic tools. Have been using a walk behind brush hog and a 7 HP self propelled lawnmower to mow trails. We've mostly been using a lawn cart to move things around, we are the "mules" - really big stuff goes in the truck bed.(yes - we get plenty of exercise doing this; after many years of doing this we have finally purchased a small tractor)

Now to the 1025R:
Wheel weights are a 70 lb then two 50lb weights for each tire. On the outside you add the 70lb one first, attach a second 50 lb weight, then on the inner side attach the third weight of 50 lbs.

This video shows a man doing this to a 1025r but he is using a different weight. The video is good to see the inner side of the wheel:WHEEL WEIGHTS: DOUBLE WHAMMY! INCREASE TRACTION & SAFETY - YouTube

This man adds similar weights to a larger tractor using leverage to his advantage Farmer Johns Parts How to Put weights on Tractor Alone - YouTube

I can lift 40-50 lbs being careful. over that needs to be "bear-hugged"

We will be purchasing a heavy hitch for the back PTO with the 8-40lb suitcase weights. Once the wheel weights are on, we don't plan on removing them. Most of what we will be doing needs counterbalance and the wheel weights add to the low center of gravity. If I need more weight, I can always work with the brush cutter attached, but would like to have a smaller footprint for maneuverability.

Tire ballast isn't an option for us - our trees are mostly bodark(thorns), Honey Locust (larger thorns) and Black locust (4-5" thorns - and no, I'm not exaggerating We haven't been able to keep our cheapy mountain bike tires from getting punctured... Even with slime...

Thank you for your time!

 

[Farming Bees]

Thank you for replying. New to posting so please bear with me....

Our place is raw land - only land, ha ha. No water source, no electricity, no sewer. I guess we are about as "off-grid" as one can be. We camp. We have been doing a few little low cost projects to collect water and make a composting toilet. As for a shop? :laughing: there is none and there won't be one for some time to come. (Saving up for one) All work done outside, in the open, on dirt and grass. We just have basic tools. Have been using a walk behind brush hog and a 7 HP self propelled lawnmower to mow trails. We've mostly been using a lawn cart to move things around, we are the "mules" - really big stuff goes in the truck bed.(yes - we get plenty of exercise doing this; after many years of doing this we have finally purchased a small tractor)

Now to the 1025R:
Wheel weights are a 70 lb then two 50lb weights for each tire. On the outside you add the 70lb one first, attach a second 50 lb weight, then on the inner side attach the third weight of 50 lbs.

This video shows a man doing this to a 1025r but he is using a different weight. The video is good to see the inner side of the wheel:WHEEL WEIGHTS: DOUBLE WHAMMY! INCREASE TRACTION & SAFETY - YouTube

This man adds similar weights to a larger tractor using leverage to his advantage Farmer Johns Parts How to Put weights on Tractor Alone - YouTube

I can lift 40-50 lbs being careful. over that needs to be "bear-hugged"

We will be purchasing a heavy hitch for the back PTO with the 8-40lb suitcase weights. Once the wheel weights are on, we don't plan on removing them. Most of what we will be doing needs counterbalance and the wheel weights add to the low center of gravity. If I need more weight, I can always work with the brush cutter attached, but would like to have a smaller footprint for maneuverability.

Tire ballast isn't an option for us - our trees are mostly bodark(thorns), Honey Locust (larger thorns) and Black locust (4-5" thorns - and no, I'm not exaggerating We haven't been able to keep our cheapy mountain bike tires from getting punctured... Even with slime...

Thank you for your time!

 

[KennyG]

I think the big question is whether need to use 3 point when you need the weight. If not, rear ballast will be a lot more cost effective. It's pretty easy to pour a 300 or 400 lb concrete weight for the 3 point hitch. If your need is primarily counterweight for the loader, that's the way to go. If I had to install wheel weights I'd use my engine hoist or call a few friends.

 

[beenthere]

Once the wheel weights are on, we don't plan on removing them.

Tire ballast isn't an option for us

And consider that those wheel weights will have to come off to repair the tire that has the thorns causing an air leak..

I would also recommend an iMatch QH and a ballast box (great place to carry a log chain or two, and a few wedges and tools).
If the BB doesn't do the trick for your needs, then move on to the wheel weights as a next step.

As well, if going with wheel weights, they can be rolled up on some cribbing to get them to the right height for slipping onto the long bolts.. a bit tricky, but doable.

Wish you well in getting your land whipped into the shape you want it.. sounds like fun times ahead.

 

[Xfaxman]

Found this thread when doing an image search: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/133283-installing-wheel-weights-conveniently.html

If you put down some plywood it would work on your raw land.

 

[FTG-05]

Found this thread when doing an image search: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/133283-installing-wheel-weights-conveniently.html

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If you put down some plywood it would work on your raw land.

Doesn't help the OP, but here's my version:

 

[TractorGuy]

Not sure how many hours you have on the tractor but make sure and retorque the lug nuts prior to installing weights.

The square holes in the wheel fit a 1/2" carriage bolt perfectly. Not sure why the guy in that video is using all thread.