MF35 Rear wheels

mdjohnson

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I am a new, proud owner of an MF35 that has been used most recently as a big church lawn mower. The large turf tires are great for mowing and general light work I do but are going to be pretty weak for moving snow. There is no clearance to install chains. I am in need of a primer on tractor wheels, I can't seem to find what I'm going to need to get different wheels on the back end. I've been looking for an old parts rig but missed the only one I've found nearby. Could someone please explain the sizes, the discs (or rims or wheels) that might fit my 35? Or if some has an idea on chains for my slim clearance, I'd appreciate that too. Thanks.

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Where is the chain hitting? The fender, the loader bar or.. ? What kind of chains do you have? Are you using the bungy clamps on the outside to keep them tight against the tire?
 
(quoted from post at 06:02:49 10/29/16) Where is the chain hitting? The fender, the loader bar or.. ? What kind of chains do you have? Are you using the bungy clamps on the outside to keep them tight against the tire?

The chain hits first on the loader, I have less than 1" clearance there. The chains are some old 'ladder' type that the church I bought it from had lying around. When I put them on, I could get them between the loader and tire but they still touched both. They were tight on the tire but I didn't get to bungies or moving it.
 
How much extra length do you have on the wheel studs? Could you shim the rims out 1/2" or so to get enough clearance? If they are the kind i am thinking of the links in those chains are pretty big. Designed more for mud than snow. Maybe look into a newer set of diamond shaped chains with smaller links? Only other thing would be to change tires and rims to something narrower completely. Not an inexpensive proposition to say the least..
 
Almost any Harry Ferguson, Massey Ferguson or Ford tires, rims and 'centers' will fit . Best with '12x28' or '14x24's'. Yeah those turf tires are hard to get to do anything but mow. You are almost 2 feet wider than the bucket, even with chains, that will be awkward and miserable in a blizzard.
Look on craigslist, search -farm garden, tires or what ever, see what is around, just measure the hub diameter and bolt hole pattern- they're out there...[/u]
 
(quoted from post at 06:27:50 10/29/16) How much extra length do you have on the wheel studs? Could you shim the rims out 1/2" or so to get enough clearance? If they are the kind i am thinking of the links in those chains are pretty big. Designed more for mud than snow. Maybe look into a newer set of diamond shaped chains with smaller links? Only other thing would be to change tires and rims to something narrower completely. Not an inexpensive proposition to say the least..

Not much extra on the studs, pretty much flush with the lugnuts. The smaller chain idea might be the way to go, the old ones are large and heavy. New tires and rims (or better, used rims) may be the alternative that fits best on the tractor but not my wallet.

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Tony has a valid point however. Tires that wide in the snow are not going to be fun. Hit up craigs list or even fleabay with a local search for some used ones and see what you find.
 
(quoted from post at 06:32:38 10/29/16) Almost any Harry Ferguson, Massey Ferguson or Ford tires, rims and 'centers' will fit . Best with '12x28' or '14x24's'. Yeah those turf tires are hard to get to do anything but mow. You are almost 2 feet wider than the bucket, even with chains, that will be awkward and miserable in a blizzard.
Look on craigslist, search -farm garden, tires or what ever, see what is around, just measure the hub diameter and bolt hole pattern- they're out there...[/u]

Thankfully my rear blade is wider than the rear tires, but with no traction it's just a snow ornament. I've been looking but haven't seen anything yet. I end up questioning what will or won't fit as I'm not familiar with the different models, sizes, etc.
 

Thanks for that info. Now I wonder if something has been done already to get those turf tires to fit. I'll have to wait for the sun to come up and go do a little more looking....
 
(quoted from post at 06:32:38 10/29/16) Almost any Harry Ferguson, Massey Ferguson or Ford tires, rims and 'centers' will fit . Best with '12x28' or '14x24's'.
Look on craigslist, search -farm garden, tires or what ever, see what is around, just measure the hub diameter and bolt hole pattern- they're out there...[/u]

So in the light of day I find the lugs are 6" OC, the center hole is 4" and the inside of the wheel is below. I'm not sure what I'm looking at for hub diameter. Does this show what I need? I am curious about the non-Massey yellow color....

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These pics are from an original 35 parts book:

ITEMS 56/57.....11x28

ITEMS 25/26.....13x24

ITEMS 18/19.....11x28

ITEMS 40/41.....11x28
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Looks to me that the wheels could be reversed - the appear to have a dished center with the bowl toward the tractor, and reversing them could move the tires out 3 - 4".

What size are the tires? I can see 16.1 width, but not the diameter.

If they're 24" there should be used 10" to 12" x 24 bar tires available reasonably. 10" will have better traction in snow, but with chains there won't be a lot of difference. Weight on the back - like a barrel with rocks, cobbled onto the 3-point, will be a real plus.
 
If you are going to put the taller ag tires on the rear you will need the front hubs for the taller front wheels. If the front tires are 9.50 x 8 the wheel is the hub. If it has the 7.50 x 10 front tires the hub is separate from the wheel, but regular 16" front wheels will not bolt up. You can turn your rear wheels around then you would have around 10" or so clearance between the fender, and tire if you don't move the fenders out.
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(quoted from post at 15:31:44 10/29/16) Looks to me that the wheels could be reversed - the appear to have a dished center with the bowl toward the tractor, and reversing them could move the tires out 3 - 4".

What size are the tires? I can see 16.1 width, but not the diameter.

They say 21.5L - 16.1
ON 18" RIM
R3
 
(quoted from post at 18:23:02 10/29/16) If you are going to put the taller ag tires on the rear you will need the front hubs for the taller front wheels. If the front tires are 9.50 x 8 the wheel is the hub. If it has the 7.50 x 10 front tires the hub is separate from the wheel, but regular 16" front wheels will not bolt up. You can turn your rear wheels around then you would have around 10" or so clearance between the fender, and tire if you don't move the fenders out.

The front tires are 7.50 x 10. Looks like my best (and least expensive) bet would be to try and turn them around. If it works, great. If not, it looks like I'll keep looking for both front and rear.
 
Rear wheels for the Ford 100, and 1000 series tractors should fit the MF. I think the fronts from the Ford 100, and 1000 series should also fit if your 35 has the 6 lug front hubs.
 
Should be able to swap those tires and rims for a pair of used ag tires with rims and
have money to boot....at least around here. Ben
 
(quoted from post at 14:31:49 10/30/16) Should be able to swap those tires and rims for a pair of used ag tires with rims and
have money to boot....at least around here. Ben

That would be ideal. To the other post, they are 8 lug wheels.
 
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(quoted from post at 14:31:49 10/30/16) Should be able to swap those tires and rims for a pair of used ag tires with rims and
have money to boot....at least around here. Ben

That would be ideal. To the other post, they are 8 lug wheels.



The rear wheels are a 8 bolt, the front are 6 bolt. The Ford 100, and 1000 series wheels should be the same. The MF135, MF235 wheels will bolt on.
 
The rear wheels are a 8 bolt, the front are 6 bolt. The Ford 100, and 1000 series wheels should be the same. The MF135, MF235 wheels will bolt on.[/quote]

Thanks for tbe list. I'm going to expand my search, who knows what i'll find.....
 

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