(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Tire Ballast

L

Larry Kosin

Member
I just took delivery ofa new Simplicity Legacy XL tractor with a front end loader. I'd like to add ballast (windshield washer fluid) to the rear wheels. I can't find a chart to determine how many gallons the tires (26 x 12.00 - 12) will hold. I've done the math but the number sems too high. Any help would be appreciated. I'm posting here instead of the Garden Tractor forum since this one is much more active.
 
Hows this ?

Turf Tires Gallons Weight added

23x8.50-12 6 50
23x10.50-12 7 58
26x12.00-12 10 83
25x8.50-14 7 58
25x7.50-15 6 50
25x10.50-15 7 58
25x12.50-15 8 67
27x8.50-15 7 58
27x9.50-15 9 75
27x10.50-15 10 83
29x12.50-15 14 116
31x12.50-15 18 149
31x13.50-15 19 158
31x15.50-15 20 166
33x12.50-15 22 183
44x18.00-20 56 476
Link to chart
 
gee wiz sorry ozlander, on a loader tractor i assumed it was a larger tractor, not a lawn tractor. better off hanging 5 john deere suitcase lawnmower weights at 40 lbs each instead of ballasting.
 
That's a good way to ensure you do not get responses to future post. Come here and act like a 10 year old. BTW - this is a "tractor" site not a glorified lawn mower site. See I can act like a 10 year old too.......
 
My grandson just loaded his I'm pretty sure its less than 4 gallons per tire. Going over there for a birthday party tonite I'll tell him to get on here and answer your question. He also has a weight rack on the tractor too.
 
Larry, 26x12x12 tires will take 10 Gal per tire.

I recently had a pair of 26x12x12s filled with Rim Guard and that's what they took. That added 110# per tire. With washer fluid you will add around 80# per tire.

Remember that you don't totally fill the tires. You need some air space to let them flex a bit for a decent ride. If you don't have the flex, it will ride like it has steel wheels on it.
 
The old buzzard is right, my grandson says it was just over 8 gallons but his tires were one size smaller. He couldn't answer because Thursday is NO COMPUTER DAY at his house. Mom says one day a week they won't be wasting time on the computer.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

3
Tire ballast volume
Replies
12
Views
692
sotxbill
S
O
Tire valve stem leak
Replies
15
Views
2K
Jim.ME
J
R
Ford 861 with Elenco 4X4 conversion - Tire Size Question
Replies
6
Views
2K
warbaby
W
Geo-TH,In
Rear tire ballast?
2 3
Replies
50
Views
3K
Tom OConnor
T
W
Tire Weighting Question
Replies
6
Views
1K
Leroy
L
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top