Load front tires?

garnold · #1 10-22-2014, 08:19 AM

My backyard is really quite steep before you get to a more level grade on the bottom. The cub climbs up and down with no problem at all but I'm still a little worried about the front end lifting. I was hoping to find another weight solution before having to spend the cash on a bracket for the front of the tractor to hang weights on. Is loading the front tires a good idea?

jimbob200521 · #2 10-22-2014, 08:21 AM

Yikes, how steep is that back yard? Personally, as long as you're not doing any sudden acceleration up that hill, I wouldn't worry too much about it. The front end has some good weight on it already. But if you think it needs more weight, filling the front tires could be an option. I wouldn't see it adding a whole lot of weight, but at that point, a pound is a pound

garnold · #3 10-22-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbob200521

Yikes, how steep is that back yard? Personally, as long as you're not doing any sudden acceleration up that hill, I wouldn't worry too much about it. The front end has some good weight on it already. But if you think it needs more weight, filling the front tires could be an option. I wouldn't see it adding a whole lot of weight, but at that point, a pound is a pound

I'll have to show ya a pic of the yard HAHAHA. I agree that the 12hp engine alone puts some pretty good weight in the front. Maybe I'm just being nervous but you have to see the pics to really understand. And I also agree that even if I did load the front I'm not sure if that extra weight I get is even worth it. As long as there are no technical reasons not to and I will not be harming the tractor by loading them I can at least think about it. Just wast not sure and thought I would ask first

j4c11 · #4 10-22-2014, 08:25 AM

Go up the hill in reverse.

garnold · #5 10-22-2014, 08:29 AM

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Go up the hill in reverse.

HAHAHA Not quite sure I can push the cart up that way. I'm already not the best driver when it comes to backing up carts

jimbob200521 · #6 10-22-2014, 08:34 AM

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I'll have to show ya a pic of the yard HAHAHA. I agree that the 12hp engine alone puts some pretty good weight in the front. Maybe I'm just being nervous but you have to see the pics to really understand. And I also agree that even if I did load the front I'm not sure if that extra weight I get is even worth it. As long as there are no technical reasons not to and I will not be harming the tractor by loading them I can at least think about it. Just wast not sure and thought I would ask first

No technical reason not to load the front tires, none that I know of, at least. Just make sure to use something that won't harm the rim. Do a search here for that, it's been debated about many a time

garnold · #7 10-22-2014, 08:37 AM

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No technical reason not to load the front tires, none that I know of, at least. Just make sure to use something that won't harm the rim. Do a search here for that, it's been debated about many a time

I planned on taking the rears to the local tire shop to get loaded and thought I might just add these to the list. They put a tube in the tires first an then load them with whatever that calcium mixture is. I don't have a lot of cubs so not looking to get into the practice of loading them myself

The local shop is really great and I'm happy to give them some business when I can.

Sam Mac · #8 10-22-2014, 09:24 AM

Go for it, it sure wont hurt. You'll probably add 25-30 lbs to the front.

gcbailey · #9 10-22-2014, 09:35 AM

I think I'd try to fabricate a home made bracket and some logging chains wrapped around at the least before loading the tires. I don't think it would hurt to load them, but I would try something else first.

I have a section in my back yard that I have to back my tractor up (Kubota B 2920) you couldn't dream to go up it. However you can mow across it sideways with one of our walk behind Exmarks, but those things are goats with wheels.

rwairforce · #10 10-22-2014, 09:58 AM

I think I like the idea of a front bracket with suitcase weights over the loading. When the weight (and heavier steering) isn't needed, you can lift the weights off. I'm not sure to front tires loaded would cause much steering distress but I like being able to remove the weight or add some when needed.