Rear Tire Mounting

While back, there was a posting about mounting/safety rear tires by yourself. I did few in the past and it was never an easy thing.

This time, however I was fortunate to acquire a tractor tire jack. It was one the best $100 I spent. Even for an 81 years old f*rt like me, mounting the tires by myself was a walk in the park. I am sure that many of you seasoned tractor guys have one, but for those who do not, if you have a chance to find one, grab it it is worth it.

Here is a pic of the method I use. My tractor shop is not wide enough to slide the jack, so I used 2x10 in the dirt for runners. I used the loader to stand it up, then just roll it in the ramp and let it fall in the jack cradle.

I watched a Youtube video of a guy changing a rear tire with the rim still on the tractor. He made it look pretty easy. I've also heard people here on this forum say it is easier to change a tire with the rim still on the tractor than it is with it off the tractor.

Did you mount a new tire on that rim? If so did you do it with the rim off the tractor?

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I watched a Youtube video of a guy changing a rear tire with the rim still on the tractor. He made it look pretty easy. I've also heard people here on this forum say it is easier to change a tire with the rim still on the tractor than it is with it off the tractor.

Did you mount a new tire on that rim? If so did you do it with the rim off the tractor?

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No, I took the easy way out. The tire shop removed and replace the tires on the rims. I can not imagine an easy way to remove the tire on the tractor, even if you have an ingenious way to pop the bead. To me the $150 was well worth it.

FORD TRACTOR JACK:
One of the best implements licensed and sold by Ford/Dearborn was the Self Levitation Device, aka, the tractor jack. It was designed and made by K-P Mfg and licensed by Ford to sell under the Dearborn named and tag. It lifts the tractor up using the 3-pt and can be done by a single operator. Changing out wheels and tires becomes a fast job. Note it would never pass OSHA today and I advice to use caution when in use. I have never heard of an accident or fatality with it and you assume all responsibility when using one regardless. I advice to always keep feet out of harm’s way in case. Keep the lift control in reach in case. The device has two major brackets, one on front and one in rear to the 3-pt. If only changing rears, no need to install the front bracket. You start engine in neutral and raise the 3 pt slowly to get tires off the ground. I shut down engine at this point to loosen lug nuts and remove wheels to swap out. If you have a weak or worn hydraulic system the unit may slowly drop. You can bump the safety start button without the ignition key switch activated to get the hydraulics back u to where they were. Again always keep feet clear of endangering wheels from trapping feet and have Touch Control lever at the ready. I use the jack all the time switching out from my ‘work tires’ to my’ original ‘show tires’ when I take it to shows. Original Tractor Jacks pop up on ebay often and if you want to make your own, there are plans to do so on the other Ford N Tractor site or email me for the instructions.

FORD TRACTOR SELF LEVITATION DEVICE:

Tim Daley(MI)

Here's the guy that makes it look easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TbPJvtfY6k&t=420s

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Tim Daley(MI)

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Interesting

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Here's the guy that makes it look easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TbPJvtfY6k&t=420s

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Wow! It is obvious that he is been doing this for 50 years. I got a backache just watching him. As someone pointed out, the vise-grip trick is good. Thanks for sharing.

Also sold under Ferguson name. AndI used a bumper jack uner the lift bar to get and hold tractor in olace, easier than trying the hydrolics.

I have a powered tractor tire jack. My forklift, LOL. I have never seen a tire service guy put one on the ground to change it. They prefer to wrestle only the tire, not both the tire and rim.

Makes you think you could do that too. Very cool video, thanks for positing this.