[AT] Looking at a New Tractor

[Tim Nobles]

Mike,
    Thanks for the picts of the counter weights.  Like the 240.  Does that 
have a 3 point?  I just looked at one, but didn't have 3 point, so wasn't 
interested.

Tim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Looking at a New Tractor


> 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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