Fluid in Kubota tires

[cmharcou]

With my recent purchase of a new L4400 I had fluid put in the tires to offset the weight of my FEL. I should of asked hte dealer but what type of fluid do they put in the tires today? Is it puncture proof or just a water based liquid?

 

[cmharcou]

With my recent purchase of a new L4400 I had fluid put in the tires to offset the weight of my FEL. I should of asked hte dealer but what type of fluid do they put in the tires today? Is it puncture proof or just a water based liquid?

 

[ericbx1500]

No they are not puncture proof. My dealer filled mine with rimguard also known as beet juice. One other thing to remember here is don't use a normal air guage to check tire pressure. Go get youself a fluid tire gauge about $5 or $6 bucks at tsc, napa or any auto parts store.

Here is a pic of one.
web page

 

[ericbx1500]

No they are not puncture proof. My dealer filled mine with rimguard also known as beet juice. One other thing to remember here is don't use a normal air guage to check tire pressure. Go get youself a fluid tire gauge about $5 or $6 bucks at tsc, napa or any auto parts store.

Here is a pic of one.
web page

 

[cmharcou]

Thanks! how much weight does it really ad. I have a Kubota L4400

 

[cmharcou]

Thanks! how much weight does it really ad. I have a Kubota L4400

 

[ericbx1500]

On my little bx it adds around 100 to 110 pounds per tire. I'm not sure about yours as yours will be much more.

 

[ericbx1500]

On my little bx it adds around 100 to 110 pounds per tire. I'm not sure about yours as yours will be much more.

 

[kingoflawns]

I have citrus star in my turf tires on my B3030. It adds approximately 150 pounds to each tire. Citrus star is a food grade version of maple sryup, it will not freeze.

 

[texasjohn]

Weight depends on tire size and how much goes in... hopefully about 2/3 full. On my 5030 the manual says that a properly filled tire adds about 500 pounds... each rear tire.

 

[twodogs]

I have my turf tires filled on my B7800. I have them filled with washer fluid. They won't freeze, and it won't damage the rims. I would avoid the calcium chloride mixture. I have seen the damage that it does to wheels. Calcium chloride & steel don't get along.

 

[esulcove]

As I indicated above, I am a beginner who has not even purchased a tractor yet. However, this issue did arise in my discussions with the dealer. He indicated to me that they fill the tires with an antifreeze solution. He showed me a tractor that used a calcium chloride mixture--it wasn't pretty.

Elliott