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oldline1
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I also have a 60" mower deck so that's good info. Many thanks to you and the others for the help.
Stability question-wheel spacers
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CliffordK
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- Eugene, Oregon
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- Toro D200, Ford 1715, International 884,
My older Ford 1750 had slightly offset front rims which I flipped outwards.
The rear rims were a two-part rim. So, I flipped all the pieces so it was as far out as it would go.
It widened the tractor a bit, and feels more comfortable on the hill.
The front axle has a free pivot, so all the stability comes from the rear wheels. For hauling stuff with the bucket, I've added stops for the front axle pivot. It helps a lot. But, it impacts traction and is inconvenient when not hauling or suspending heavy loads with the bucket.
The rear rims were a two-part rim. So, I flipped all the pieces so it was as far out as it would go.
It widened the tractor a bit, and feels more comfortable on the hill.
The front axle has a free pivot, so all the stability comes from the rear wheels. For hauling stuff with the bucket, I've added stops for the front axle pivot. It helps a lot. But, it impacts traction and is inconvenient when not hauling or suspending heavy loads with the bucket.