Anybody with a MF 245 and a tape measure?

stevieb49829 · Aug 19, 2022

I need an approximate measurement from the ground, up to center of the front spindle, and what size tires you are running. I'm farmering a 245 wide front onto my 101 Jr. row crop and I'm doing the calculations right now on how, and IF it will work. I like the heavier front axle of the 245, and its sitting in my shop, as opposed to trying to find a 101 Std front axle that is nearby, and affordable. And, I'm retired, and like to stay busy!! Thanks in advance for the help. Steve

stevieb49829 · Aug 20, 2022

I guess the real question is: Are there options for rim and tire size that will fit the lug pattern of a 245 front axle, or do I get stuck with a certain rim and therefore a certain height? I don't have rims and tires for the axle I have right now. steve

MF#1 · Aug 20, 2022

My Dad and I have 2 that were bought new, both have 16 inch rims with either 6 x 16 or 6.50 x 16 tires. Very common wheel and tire combo, will fit MF 35, 135, 150, 255(in some cases). You can also get 15 inch rims with the same bolt pattern. If it's not pouring down rain tomorrow I'll get you a measurement. Center of hub to ground or something else?

stevieb49829 · Aug 20, 2022

Center of hub to ground will work for what I'm doing. Good to know I can go to 15's if need be. Thanks for the help. steve

MF#1 · Aug 21, 2022

The hub center to ground is 13 inches, the axle pin center to ground is about 20 inches. This is on a grass surface and the tires may be a little low with 6.00 x 16 tires. The Operator's Manual specs the tires to be either 5.50-16 or 6.00-16. I've run 6.50-16 with no problem. Hope this helps.

stevieb49829 · Aug 21, 2022

Thanks. I'd like to get that 13 inches down to 12 or 11, which would get the pin center to about 18 or 19. That would be where I want my pivot to keep the tractor more level. Thanks for all that help. steve

ptfarmer · Aug 21, 2022

Here are a couple of ideas, cut the tube off of the knees move them up 2 inches, and reweld.

Or shorten the spindles, and the knees.

stevieb49829 · Aug 21, 2022

That's amazing, PT. I pulled the spindle out of one tube this morning, and set in my chair figuring if I could do just that. Great minds, etc. I would need to shorten the tube and spindle to keep my steering arms in the right place. My only concern would be welding the machined end back onto the tube, in alignment with the other end, so the spindle doesn't bind in the bushings. And then there's the machining of the new slot for the woodruff key, and the notch for the clamp bolt. The good part is that the spindle doesn't change diameter in its entire length, and they are still nice and shiny under the grease. I think it will work................. steve

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