wheel weights---opinions needed

[Mailman17]

I am thinking about getting a 1455v with a FEL. I will be using it for bushhogging,finish mowing,some gardening and general landscaping. All of which is around my home. I am thinking about getting wheel wts. to help with the FEL. Is it better to get the wts. that attach to the 3 pt. hitch ?? Also considering buying a sunshade. Do those really keep the sun off you ? Is it worth the price ?

 

[Mailman17]

I am thinking about getting a 1455v with a FEL. I will be using it for bushhogging,finish mowing,some gardening and general landscaping. All of which is around my home. I am thinking about getting wheel wts. to help with the FEL. Is it better to get the wts. that attach to the 3 pt. hitch ?? Also considering buying a sunshade. Do those really keep the sun off you ? Is it worth the price ?

 

[mchasal]

Wheel weights and a ballast box/block (on the 3 pt) are often both used to get maximum ballast. Depending on what you are lifting, you might want to do that.
The advantage of the ballast box is that it can be easily removed and I think it gets a little more mechanical advantage since it's behind the rear axle. Wheel weights are a bit more difficult to remove, but allow you to still use the 3 pt for implements and don't increase the length of your tractor.
Filled tires are also another option, but you really can't remove the weight once they are filled.

Mike

 

[mchasal]

Wheel weights and a ballast box/block (on the 3 pt) are often both used to get maximum ballast. Depending on what you are lifting, you might want to do that.
The advantage of the ballast box is that it can be easily removed and I think it gets a little more mechanical advantage since it's behind the rear axle. Wheel weights are a bit more difficult to remove, but allow you to still use the 3 pt for implements and don't increase the length of your tractor.
Filled tires are also another option, but you really can't remove the weight once they are filled.

Mike

 

[DEERSLAYER]

Yes sunshades are worth it! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DEERSLAYER]

Yes sunshades are worth it! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[73jeep]

Deerslayer,
Do you have sunshade/ROPS for your 1220? Just wondering if it's from MF or aftermarket, and what it looks like on 1220. I'm trying to imagine it on my 1523.

 

[73jeep]

Deerslayer,
Do you have sunshade/ROPS for your 1220? Just wondering if it's from MF or aftermarket, and what it looks like on 1220. I'm trying to imagine it on my 1523.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I bought my Deere 2440 new in 1978 with a ROPS and canopy from the factory. I couldn't wait 'till I had time to take off that goofy looking thing. When I got the tractor home, I needed it right away. I didn't have time to remove the canopy before I had to start baling hay.

After a few minutes of using the tractor WITH the canopy, my mind was made up.

28 years later, it's still on the tractor. They are all that and a bag of chips!

 

[Farmwithjunk]

I bought my Deere 2440 new in 1978 with a ROPS and canopy from the factory. I couldn't wait 'till I had time to take off that goofy looking thing. When I got the tractor home, I needed it right away. I didn't have time to remove the canopy before I had to start baling hay.

After a few minutes of using the tractor WITH the canopy, my mind was made up.

28 years later, it's still on the tractor. They are all that and a bag of chips!

 

[Glenn9643]

If you think you might be around trees I'd suggest a steel canopy and not the fiberglass. The canopy does help, but how much depends on the time of day. Wish I could spring for a cab tractor...
I don't have wheel weights, but usually hook to an implement for weight, depending on what I'm moving with the FEL. Relatively light work I use the box blade (600 lbs). Heavy hauling I hook to the bushhog (1100 or so) or the tiller (about 900). I have R4's, and the only time I've needed more traction was pulling 20" subsoiler in this gumbo when it was too dry.
While you're planning your purchase, check on the price of a toothbar for the bucket. It makes a world of difference getting the bucket into the ground.

 

[Glenn9643]

If you think you might be around trees I'd suggest a steel canopy and not the fiberglass. The canopy does help, but how much depends on the time of day. Wish I could spring for a cab tractor...
I don't have wheel weights, but usually hook to an implement for weight, depending on what I'm moving with the FEL. Relatively light work I use the box blade (600 lbs). Heavy hauling I hook to the bushhog (1100 or so) or the tiller (about 900). I have R4's, and the only time I've needed more traction was pulling 20" subsoiler in this gumbo when it was too dry.
While you're planning your purchase, check on the price of a toothbar for the bucket. It makes a world of difference getting the bucket into the ground.

 

[tawilson]

You might want to consider getting the adapter from TSC and putting water or something else in the tires. Do a search if you are interested, there's been a lot of discussions on it.

 

[tawilson]

You might want to consider getting the adapter from TSC and putting water or something else in the tires. Do a search if you are interested, there's been a lot of discussions on it.

 

[philbuilt]

I heard you can use windsheild washer fluid. It won't detererate the tire and is cheep.

 

[philbuilt]

I heard you can use windsheild washer fluid. It won't detererate the tire and is cheep.

 

[MrSteve]

I have heard of that as well and to be honest it bothers me to see it used. Washer fluid has Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in it, that is why it wont freeze (to a point)... Well I don't think I have to say what the tire is full of do I? Can you say boom?

 

[MrSteve]

I have heard of that as well and to be honest it bothers me to see it used. Washer fluid has Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) in it, that is why it wont freeze (to a point)... Well I don't think I have to say what the tire is full of do I? Can you say boom?

 

[JerryG]

Do they use Isopropyl Alcohol in your area? Methanol is the only alcohol that I have ever seen use. That is the reason that I am asking.

 

[JerryG]

Do they use Isopropyl Alcohol in your area? Methanol is the only alcohol that I have ever seen use. That is the reason that I am asking.