I have an old ugly International Harvester 3414 backhoe-loader. I think it has a 3120 hoe on it. I don't know the weight but I assume it's around 10,000 lbs. Seems to be around the same size as my Deere 300B. It has real bad tires that are also mis-matched. Has a 4-ply 14.9-24" on one side and 13.6-28" tire and wheel on the other (probably off a farm tractor).
I just picked up a new 13.6-24" tire in 8 ply at a yard sale for $75. I'm temped to buy another so they match and stick them on the back of the hoe. I think the OEM size is supposed to be 14.9-24" Anybody think these tires are too small to handle the load? They are supposed to be rated around 3000 lbs. each so that's 6000 lbs. total for the rear. I have no idea how much weight is really on those back tires considering there is a backhoe hanging off the back. I'm being cheap and do not want to buy the correct R4 tires new for this old beater that never leaves home.
I just picked up a new 13.6-24" tire in 8 ply at a yard sale for $75. I'm temped to buy another so they match and stick them on the back of the hoe. I think the OEM size is supposed to be 14.9-24" Anybody think these tires are too small to handle the load? They are supposed to be rated around 3000 lbs. each so that's 6000 lbs. total for the rear. I have no idea how much weight is really on those back tires considering there is a backhoe hanging off the back. I'm being cheap and do not want to buy the correct R4 tires new for this old beater that never leaves home.
