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redneck6030

02-07-2007 07:42:38




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i have pulled with m's and h's for funn in the past,but its catching up to me,im having too much funn,im getting more and more competive now,i never had any weights, so i was wondering what would e a good set up on a farmall M for weights??




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MJF

02-08-2007 18:25:40




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to redneck6030, 02-07-2007 07:42:38  
I pull stock H's and M's and I have a bar on the back and on the belly. I never need it on the front and I figure why waist it on the front when you can put it on the belly and help help the front and rear. Now if you have a light front end and stuff thats different but mines all stock. just my opinion though



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Jay in MN

02-07-2007 12:07:55




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to redneck6030, 02-07-2007 07:42:38  
trial and error are the best. I will ad this-- if you pull on loose gravel ( like at an elevtor ) put weight on the back. On a hard track (on a race track at fairgrounds ) some weight on front helps. I pull a 49 MM UTU, I have 2 MM wheel weights on the rear wheels and have hung to Ford suitcase 75# on a homemade bracket behind the front wheels. This year I think instead of the suitcase's I will put 50# just on the nose and leave it there. I dont mind a the wheelie action at under 4 mph. I weigh in at 6315 and do well in the 6500 class. Have fun and remember that the tracks do tell you where you need the weight.

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KAG

02-07-2007 11:53:45




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to redneck6030, 02-07-2007 07:42:38  
2 Cylinders advice is the best. Take a look at what is around you. Ask other pullers, 2 Cylinder is right on with his advice to ask others. Trust me, when you start asking, you'll get more advice than you know what to do with. Trial and error.



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AO

02-07-2007 11:28:36




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to redneck6030, 02-07-2007 07:42:38  
Trial and error...



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Ken 46

02-07-2007 07:56:20




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to redneck6030, 02-07-2007 07:42:38  
I have a similar question on the same line. Where do you place the weights?
What do you look for? 70% on the back and 30% up front - Or some other ratio??

Thanks - Ken 46



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J. Banet

02-07-2007 14:00:02




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to Ken 46, 02-07-2007 07:56:20  
70-30 is a good starting point. Keeping good notes from each hook will tell you how your tractor reacts on different tracks. Air pressure and weight placement along with track conditions, [soft, hard, wet, dry] and what sled is being pulled. Also note the lenght of the chain on the sled along with how high the hook point is on the sled[opposite your hook point]. Not all sleds are standerd. After a while you will be able to do this without records but untill you learn how your tractor hooks believe me this will be a big help.

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2 Cylinder

02-07-2007 11:30:25




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to Ken 46, 02-07-2007 07:56:20  
Best advice I could give you is to look at similar tractors, brand and model wise. And place your weight similarly. You can always ask a pulling friend for help, most pullers but not all will help you if you ask for it. But the most likely way to know is by trial and error, and that comes from trips down the pulling track, and then take notes to remember the changes that you think need to be made for the next time. Some sled operators will let you make a test run down the track after the pull so you can try a different weight location, gear, or air pressure setting, so that might be an option also. Good Luck and Happy Pulling!

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sleddog

02-07-2007 08:38:24




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to Ken 46, 02-07-2007 07:56:20  
There os no set placement for weights. Track conditions, Sled, and Rules are all factors in the weighting of the tractor.



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MN dave

02-09-2007 17:07:28




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 Re: placing weights on a tractor in reply to sleddog, 02-07-2007 08:38:24  
Good advice from people on the track, hitch, size/age/cut/air pressure of tires. I use 100# suitcase weights. Check with your local pulls on specs IF you can use suitcase weights, how far from front end/rear axle they can be. I use suitcase weights on front end, back end and some middle. As long as you have front end just barely touching the ground at end of pulls, I feel that you at least have the weight right. If the front end is too far in the air, hitch has dropped and you are usually not going to win.

I've seen a tractor kick butt (mine included) on one track and the next day get last place on another track.

That's why so many variables make it so much fun.

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