Wide Wheel Setting

Sandon8N

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I do have less than 1/4 of our property that I intend to work that has some real uneven and sloped terrain. Is there any reason I couldnt just swap the rear set around, for proper tire direction, and widen the front out? I ask because I read a discussion recently where someone wrote about "if not done properly it is bad on bearings." I was of the thought that if it was possible to swap to the widest setting that it was built for that internally as well.

I do value the opinions here. I also know that the wider setting will be much more stable when using the loader for the next few months with clearing chores in that area.

Thanks all!
 
The owners manual contains detailed information on front and rear axle spacings.

it is common to widen the front axles, and or dish the rims.

It's also common to NOT dish front rims on 4wd machines.

is your ford 4wd?
 
Looking back at your post on the 23rd, you have an 8N. 8Ns are very stable on uneven ground because of the low center of gravity. If you are on some steep ground, a wider track will add stability but not necessarily better traction. As mentioned, the owners manual has a chart on various spacing settings.
Also, if you are pulling a draft implement the wider stance can affect operation, like a plow, or require wider turns if pulling a drag. In the case of a drag, use a swinging drawbar if you have one. It helps in making turns. Always watch out that tires don't contact an implement. You could have said implement climbing toward you. Not good. Be safe.
 
Yes, John in Mich, it is an 8N and I intend to use the loader quite a bit in the uneven terrain. I have a lot of heavy equipment experience and keep loads close to the ground, but there is some goofy ground that will be worse before it get better. There will be some places I will have to have the loader up a bit to work.

Smart replies on the implements getting to close to the tires in wide track setting. I only have a blade at this time and a rake soon to purchase.

Sounds like I can swap the rear and widen the front without worry. Once I put it back it will have no reason to ever go wide again. Just a smaller area to work over. Once it's done, it's done!

Thanks all!
 
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Hey ED;
Can you email me a 'stand-alone' pic., of the cultivator, that's on the 'N'.
Looks almost like the one I picked up, last yr, and cannot find the ID plate on it.

Gary
 
re: the implement riding up the tire: a set of stabilizer bars will keep the impelemnt close to centered and minimize - not eleiminate - the possibility of it hitting a tire.
 
Update people, I received the new carb today and wow! Starts easy, pulls well, does great. One tinker down, a few more to go. Worked it in the un even ground for a little over an hour and noticed a radiator leak. Well, it's removed and I'll find a place tomorrow to test it. I could not find the leak at all. It looks great! Might be a core. Will widen the track when I reassemble. I do have to admit, someone wrote how stable they are and mine is no exception. I was a bit sloped and felt perfectly safe. Really liking the 8N.
 
Hey ED;
Can you email me a 'stand-alone' pic., of the cultivator, that's on the 'N'.
Looks almost like the one I picked up, last yr, and cannot find the ID plate on it.

Gary

Will do, Gary - was too dark last nite by the time I finished baling....

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