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MF135 antifreeze in front tires?

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TomWNC

12-25-2004 22:17:39




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I have a MF 135 and have put water in the front tires. How full of fluid should I run the tires, 1/2, 2/3, or full. Also how much antifreeze should I put in them for the Foothills of NC winter. I will be running it with a loader on part of the time to feed hay so thought I should leave some air to get more cushion with the extra load. Need the weight when the loader is off and don�t want to fill and drain all the time. Also, I usually run 30psi without the loader on and about 45psi when it is on. Will these pressures be ok with the fluid in the tires? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

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Tom

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tg in VA

12-29-2004 19:09:36




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to TomWNC, 12-25-2004 22:17:39  
Why not use wheel weights. I have a 165 that caame with wheel weights onthe front. they bolt to the inside of the wheels.

Another option is a bale speer for your loader. I have a WorkSaver that works real good and it chains to the bucket so there is no drilling involved. I got mine in Statesville, right down the street from the Comfort Inn.



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TomWNC

12-30-2004 00:24:41




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to tg in VA, 12-29-2004 19:09:36  
Cost... Water & antifreeze are cheap, and I have no wheel weights. The extra weight on the front end is for all around stability not just with the hay spear but other equipment also. Don�t need the extra weight with the loader on, but it is not on most of the time.



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Jerry/MT

12-27-2004 20:06:19




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to TomWNC, 12-25-2004 22:17:39  
Standard practice is to fill with solution to the top of the rim. 50/50 will put you good to about -45F but thats probably more than you need. Look at the side of the antifreeze jug,It will tell you the percentage vs freezing temperature for the mixture.
But it sounds like you are asking a lot of a 135. How heavy are your bales? It sound like you also have problems with bush hogs, etc. Might want to consider a bigger tractor or lighter bales and equipment.

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Tim A.

12-26-2004 07:15:26




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to TomWNC, 12-25-2004 22:17:39  
Would you consider this idea: Instead of fluid in the tires and stuck with this , what about removable suitcase weights on front when the loader is off. This idea would be better as these
tractors with a loader are front heavy and need all the traction on the back you can get. If it is an American version; I suspect you have one, the front axle is a cast type 2 piece, like the old gray Fords. Remember this is a weak link along with the front spindles. The UK 135 has a front axle like the 165 , 65 or 50 model which is much heavier (box section).

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TomWNC

12-27-2004 18:30:34




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to Tim A., 12-26-2004 07:15:26  
Have thought about the suitcase weights. The mounting bracket for the loader will not allow a regular mount for these. Could make a bracket but it would have to come off when the loader goes on.



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DavidP, South Wales

12-26-2004 02:58:47




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to TomWNC, 12-25-2004 22:17:39  
Hi Tom,
Interesting question. Does the weight of water in the front tyres make that much difference with whatever implement you are using presumably a transport box or similar. Would it be feasible to construct some sort of weight frame to fit on the front (or original weight frame and weights) to fit with your loader? Alternatively have you considered wheel weights?
If you need to use antifreeze, a 50/50 mixture would give you protection down to thr severest of frosts. If you fill the tyre with the valve at the 12 o'clock position and then inflate to about 40-45 psi you should find that adequate.
Happy New Year
David P

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TomWNC

12-27-2004 18:52:44




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 Re: MF135 antifreeze in front tires? in reply to DavidP, South Wales, 12-26-2004 02:58:47  
Yes it does make a definite difference. With a bale of hay on the 3pt spear the front wheels skip across the field, and forget going up a hill forward. Also have a good bit of bounce with bushhog or double section disc. With the water in the tires it is much better.



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