Lifting T4 100V with jack stands

[okgat]

I would like to lift my tractor so that I can work on it. I planned on lifting the front axle with a jack stand on each side. (see photo)

Lifting the rear is a different story. The tractor is so narrow there is very little room for jack stands.

A local Ford dealership recommended that I remove the back tires and place jack stands on the axle.

I would prefer not to try that because the tires are huge and too heavy for me to maneuver.

Please look at the photographs to see whether you have any recommendations.

Thank you,

Rick

 

[DoubleO7]

What kind of work?
Maybe leave the rear tires on the ground and lift the front higher?
Unless you need to have it level?

 

[Steve in IL]

Whatever you do with the back, you will likely also want to block the front axle pivot, so the top of the tractor won’t lean.

 

[Sean in PA]

I agree with Doubl07... we need to know what specific work you need to do to the tractor.

 

[okgat]

What kind of work?
Maybe leave the rear tires on the ground and lift the front higher?
Unless you need to have it level?

I am going to possibly install a full length skid plate.

 

[wh]

How about some wood blocks cut from a cross tie. Drive tractor up on them.

 

[okgat]

Whatever you do with the back, you will likely also want to block the front axle pivot, so the top of the tractor won’t lean.

Novice question, what is the front axle pivot? When I jack up the front I noticed the axle would move up and down from side to side. Is that what you meant? If so, how would I block it?

Thank you

 

[used red MN]

Novice question, what is the front axle pivot? When I jack up the front I noticed the axle would move up and down from side to side. Is that what you meant? If so, how would I block it?

Thank you

Surely if you have had the tractor out in terrain that you feel you need to add a skid plate, then surely you have noticed the front drive axle swivels or teeters about a center point. The center point is the pivot. Wood blocks or cross ties as you call them will work. Make sure you stack them in “crib” fashion. Two side be side the long way. The next level, two side by side the long way bridging over the other two at 90 degrees.

 

[okgat]

Surely if you have had the tractor out in terrain that you feel you need to add a skid plate, then surely you have noticed the front drive axle swivels or teeters about a center point. The center point is the pivot. Wood blocks or cross ties as you call them will work. Make sure you stack them in “crib” fashion. Two side be side the long way. The next level, two side by side the long way bridging over the other two at 90 degrees.

Regarding the front axle, would it be safe to put 2 jack stands underneath the front axle to balance the pivot point or should I do something else besides that?

In the rear I will look into making a crib for each tire. The tires are 14" wide, so that would be a fairly large crib. Have I got that right?

Thanks again

 

[Steve in IL]

Novice question, what is the front axle pivot? When I jack up the front I noticed the axle would move up and down from side to side. Is that what you meant? If so, how would I block it?

Thank you

Yes…. There is a pin that allows the front axle to pivot. This is not usually an issue because the entire tractor is stabilized by the rear axle. But if you’re going to start lifting that, then be careful. I’m not an expert on that particular tractor, but there ought to be a place to jam in some hardwood or metal blocks/wedges on both sides to prevent the front axle from pivoting. Others here will likely have actual experience.

 

[okgat]

Yes…. There is a pin that allows the front axle to pivot. This is not usually an issue because the entire tractor is stabilized by the rear axle. But if you’re going to start lifting that, then be careful. I’m not an expert on that particular tractor, but there ought to be a place to jam in some hardwood or metal blocks/wedges on both sides to prevent the front axle from pivoting. Others here will likely have actual experience.

Thank you for replying with your advice.