Wheels??

[Eddie]

Has anyone tried turning the wheels around on their tractor to give it just a little wider stance????

 

[jmf7112001]

I do this on all tractor I sell. I notice you are a new member in Al. If you will give me a e-mail at jmf@centurytel.net I'll try to help you if your near by.

 

[jogg]

Eddie, When I bought my 1301d, it already had the wheels reversed for a wider track. The info sheet that the dealer gave me said that it was safer to leave them this way. The only reason that I can think of for having them in the narrow configuration would be for cultivating narrow rows on fairly level ground.

 

[Soundguy]

Yes, it is a common practice in the tractor world. That wider stance helps by making the tractor less tippy..

Soundguy

 

[normde2001]

Make sure you swap "side for side" to keep tread in right direction, assuming you have rice or ag. tires, and I would only do the rears as I don't think you gain enough on the front to compensate for the extra strain on the front end parts by having weight off-center.

 

[fivestring]

I think most of us do. Be sure to put right rear tire on the left side and vice versa to keep the treads in right direction......

 

[Eddie]

Thanks, I planned to switch sides with them. Years ago we had an 8N ford that we would widen out to cultivate with and would switch sides with the back tires. I think I will try the front tires even if I only get a couple of inches extra width it will help in the trailer I haul it all. It is a car hauling trailer with an open center. Now I only have about an inch on the inside of each front tire. It's tied down good but it still worries me.

 

[kayssupply]

As posted earlier, front end parts are very high and sometimes hard to find. Widening the front will cost you in the long run.

 

[Soundguy]

Any chance of you retrofitting the trailer a little with some added on planking or sheet metal?

Soundguy

 

[Eddie]

I got them turned around. I sure like the looks of it better like this.