Alsford

New User
Good evening. I'm new to tractors and just bought a old 8n with loader. Now I should post this after I gather more info on the tractor but what the heck. I was wondering what others use for rear weights? I'm here in MN and with the snow and ice this thing goes no where. It currently has chains but I need more weight in the rear without braking the bank
Thanks in advance for any and all advice.
 
Suggest you go to the Ford 8n,9n,2n forum on this site. Those folks know everything about those models.
 
Every Ford Tractor owner should have the essential manuals; they are a valuable tool to have and equally important as any wrench. Read religiously. You might want to check to see if they are loaded now. The original ballast method on N's was adding Calcium Chloride for weight. If the substance leaked out, and it would eventually, it became highly caustic and rusted away the rims. Evidence usually first appears around the valve stem. There are alternatives. Most can be just as bad. Used anti-freeze and/or windshield wiper fluid may be contaminated with water. What does water do to ferrous material? Pie weights are an option as long as only half the segments are used. Internally mounted weights are around -got to shop some. Back in the mid-1990's a new product was released made from sugar beets called 'beet-juice', or trade name Rim Guard. I've been using it since with ZERO DEFECTS! Get the essential manuals and know do's and don'ts. If tires are loaded now, and you choose to drain the Ca Chl and replace, you'll need tubes and a good cleaning/wash job of the rims.

FORD 8N TRACTOR ESSENTIAL OWNER/OPERATOR/PARTS/SERVICE MANUALS:
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Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)
RIM GUARD
 
I've used both windshield washer fluid and calcium in my tractors. Have the calcium in a 3400 with no issues, but I keep an eye on it, if a tire were to get low I would fix it...simple huh? You will get a lot more weight out of the calcium than anything else and you can install and drain it your self. If you're worried about rusting your rims you could use Rim Guard but you can't fill and remove that stuff yourself very well, its thick and takes a special pump. It is also pricey...$2.75 a gallon plus installation. The weight of beet juice is about 9.75 pounds a gallon so you are not gaining that much. I could see the expense if your putting the stuff into a tire with no tube but, you're not doing that. Another option is the windshield washer fluid. $1.37 a gallon at Menards, takes about 54 gallons for your tractor, so about $75 before tax. Weight gain for you would be about 430 pounds. IMHO if you've got good tubes and want to get the most bang for your buck go with the calcium and do it yourself. My email is open if you want to see the rig I made to fill tires...super simple. Dan
 

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