Traction Massey 2615 Ballast

[fbenevento]

Hello, I have a 2010 massey 2615 4wd tractor. I love this tractor so far.. i have about 50 hours on it.. its great.

I have a question for you all though. its got the 250 loader on it. and the tires are supposed to be loaded. theres been a few occassions now that it seems the bucket and material is to heavy for the tractor.. it lifts fine.. but the lowering the bucket is VERY sensitive. bounces the tractor more then i would think it should.. i have even noticed that hauling only a few hundred pounds MAX of firewood with a 450lb back blade on.. and the rear tires are spinning a bit going up hill.. it very well may have been slippery given the snow... but i don't think it was that bad out..

any thoughts out there?? could the tires not be fully loaded?? how do you check? what should the level be?

Any thoughts are welcome.

 

[jeepcj7]

Tires should be filled to the top of the metal rim which is about 70%. Rotate the wheel so the valve stem is on top and loosen th evalve stem. If liquid ballest starts to come out then tire is properly filled.

 

[fbenevento]

I will check it tonight when i get home.. thanks.

 

[fbenevento]

checked the tires.. the rimguard seems good.. i recently added a set of chains to the list of goodies.. the tractor is doing very nicely now coming up the hill. love this tractor...