Axle weights

[Kirk-NJ]

Mounted the axle weights on the '40 yesterday. Needed some extra help to get them on, Must be getting old (weak).
Kirk

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[HCooke]

Kirk, Which do you prefer - wheel weights, axle weights, or tire ballast? Is one easier on the tractor?

 

[R Geiger]

(quoted from post at 08:16:35 11/30/17) Kirk, Which do you prefer - wheel weights, axle weights, or tire ballast? Is one easier on the tractor?

I would think that the axle weights would be the hardest on the tractor, the weighted tires and wheel weights puts pressure directly to the ground whereas the axle weights will put more force on the axle bearings. may not be enough to worry about tho.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

I have wheel weights on some and axle weights on others. I haven't had bearing problems with either. The axle weights tuck nicely up along side the fender but this could also trap dirt and mud causing the fenders to rot years down the road. Also have to be careful where you put the inside bungees when mounting chains. Wheel weights are good but you are limited to where to mount them with hat rims although I know you can turn the rim around just don't look the same. On the early models, which I know you have, with 32's axle weights might be the best way to go with no wheel weights available and I ain't putting CalC in my 32's.
I have about a dozen or so CalC rotten rims out by the barn. I don't like the stuff and won't use it. It not a question of if it will leak but when

 

[JMOR]

I wouldn't say I was getting old/weak because I couldn't lift what looks to be 200 or more pounds! I would think I was smart for not trying.

 

[HFJ]

kirk, i'm looking forward to getting mine unloaded and the tubes replaced.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

There flat tops so 170 a piece. Still too heavy for me. I can
get them off easy enough just watch your toes.

Kirk

 

[Ultradog MN]

I was 48 when I got my 2N from my father. The front 3 point pins were leaking a lot so on the advice of this board I pulled the left trumpet off to tighten them. Dunno what those trumpets weigh but I just undid the bolts, balanced it on my knee and set it in the ground. Then reassembled it in reverse order.
That was 16 years ago. If I were to do it now I would come up with some kind of a contrivance like yours to lift it mechanically. I'm older, probably weaker and hopefully smarter now.

 

[michford]

Kirk, how are the axle weights held on? Are the weights sandwiched between the fenders and axle housing?

 

[WW2N]

And your a guru.

 

[WW2N]

Its not even a issue, because physics allows this shape of the axle bearing
to handle heavy amounts of radial pressure, thrust and shock. I would say 170
lbs would not even be measurable on the bearing. Also I would say 170 lbs ea.
they were made to use in conjunction with chloride and pies.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Here is a photo from underneath. They are molded to fit on top on the fender frame and are secure by two 10" bolts with square heads. the bolt openings on the top of the weight are countersunk into the weight. Once the bolt is installed the square hole keeps the bolt from turning. The red one in the photo is for the later hundred/thousand series and has been formed out to fit over the axle bolt/nuts at the end of the trumpet.

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