bolster vs. wheel weights

Al L. in Wisc. · Dec 17, 2009

I would appreciate your opinions on bolster vs. wheel weights for a Farmall. If this boards opinionated Canadian, Hughie was still alive, I would enjoy reading his post if he chose to chime in. In my opinion, this board lacks since his passing. Thanks in advance for any input.

rustyfarmall · Dec 17, 2009

Hugh would tell you that the wheel weights put the weight closer to the ground, thus effectively lowering the center of gravity as well as making the front end heavier. Of course, theoretically speaking, adding liquid ballast to the front tires would lower the center of gravity even more.

Rick(MN) · Dec 17, 2009

And that wheel weights would be that much less weight for the spidles and bearings to carry.

mkirsch · Dec 17, 2009

...and that any tractor larger than a Farmall 300 is too much horsepower for the modern farm (a tongue-in-cheek tribute).

NDS · Dec 17, 2009

I have no opinion on wheel weights but I agree with you on Hugh, sometimes we disagreeded but you did not have to guess what he thought and more often than not he was right.

Dave Sherburne NY · Dec 17, 2009

If thats and A or Super A or etc take the front
wheel weights off. Just destroys all the steering
connections when they start shaking and they all
do.

HENRY E NC · Dec 17, 2009

I used wheel weights on my M to help hold the wheels down when pulling my trailer...Trailer with A on it would really lighten up the front. I prefer them close to the ground. Henry

scot in pa · Dec 19, 2009

You are supposed to use baler twine and fencewire to hold the front end down when it"s on your trailer.

bolster vs. wheel weights

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