[AT] Looking at a New Tractor

[Mike Sloane]

Looking at the wheels on my Case 430CK, I find that they are pretty much 
"generic" - at least the center hole diameter and bolt spacing are the 
same as my International 240U.

<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/international_240u/ns.html>

<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/case_430_ck/case43024tires1.html>

So you might be able to widen your search for compatible wheel weights 
by checking out other tractor wheels.

While wheel weights and/or loaded tires have their advantages (lower 
center of gravity, frees up the hitch, less load on the axles/bearings), 
the counterweight has the advantage of taking some weight off the front 
axle and being easier to remove when not needed. The one I made from a 
drum doesn't stick out the back enough to be a problem (for me).

The Ford's wheel centers are similar, but not the same and not 
interchangeable.

Mike

Mark Greer wrote:
> You can add 700-900 lbs by loading the rear tires which gives a great
> improvement in traction. I just went through this with my Case 430. I'd
> still like to find some wheelweights for the 430 but they don't seem to be
> all that common. If any of you know of any salvage yards that have a 430,
> 530, 470, or 570 Case I'd like to have their phone number so I can scrounge
> up a few things for my tractor.
> Mark Greer
> Orrville, OH
>