[AT] Looking at a New Tractor

[Dave Merchant]

I've been told that a backhoe makes a nice counterweight for the loader...!

Dave Merchant


At 12:20 PM 8/24/2007, you wrote:
>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
> >
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