B7500 wheel weights

[TimU]

Has anyone installed rear wheel weights on a Kubota B7500? What works? The best option I’ve found locally (to avoid shipping) that I believe will work are the BM17965 from John Deere. I would obviously need to paint them orange. Has anyone tried these? Thanks

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Have you filled the tires with ballast?

 

[SDT]

Has anyone installed rear wheel weights on a Kubota B7500? What works? The best option I’ve found locally (to avoid shipping) that I believe will work are the BM17965 from John Deere. I would obviously need to paint them orange. Has anyone tried these? Thanks

No, and don't believe anyone makes rear wheel weights for your 7500.

Liquid ballast is almost certainly your best option.

 

[TimU]

Have you filled the tires with ballast?

I had fluid ballast in them before but didn’t replace it when I replaced the tires. I would prefer bolt-on weights in case I get a flat.

 

[SDT]

I had fluid ballast in them before but didn’t replace it when I replaced the tires. I would prefer bolt-on weights in case I get a flat.

Agreed.

I changed all of my own tires and almost never used liquid ballast but, aside from a three point mounted counterweight, you have few options other than cobbling something up.

 

[TimU]

Agreed.

I changed all of my own tires and almost never used liquid ballast but, aside from a three point mounted counterweight, you have few options other than cobbling something up.

I’m ok with cobbling as long as I can paint it orange and it works

 

[TimU]

Have you filled the tires with ballast?

I had fluid ballast in them before but didn’t replace it when I replaced the tires. I would prefer bolt-on weights in case I get a flat.

 

[Hugo Habicht]

I’m ok with cobbling as long as I can paint it orange and it works

<off topic> I hope there isn't a logo in the casting

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[TimU]

<off topic> I hope there isn't a logo in the casting

View attachment 169420

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Sacrilege!

 

[Ping]

TimU,
If you have access to material and a lathe, why not roll your own? These are on my BX for comparison.
If diameter is prohibitive, you could also burn out rounds and laminate together to whatever thickness (weight) you desire. That option would make install/removal job easier as you wouldn't be handling as much weight all at once.

 

[TimU]

TimU,
If you have access to material and a lathe, why not roll your own? These are on my BX for comparison.
If diameter is prohibitive, you could also burn out rounds and laminate together to whatever thickness (weight) you desire. That option would make install/removal job easier as you wouldn't be handling as much weight all at once. View attachment 169421

Ping, I don’t have access to a lathe. I’m just looking for a reasonable commercial option.

 

[Hugo Habicht]

Ping, I don’t have access to a lathe. I’m just looking for a reasonable commercial option.

You can buy discs laser cut to size. All you have to do then is drill a few holes and bolt everything together. And I like @Ping s idea of handling smaller weights.

 

[Russell King]

You might see if this place has any that would fit

Lonestar Weights and Castings

Tractor Weights. Brand New Castings for Most Major Brands.

www.lonestarweights.com

 

[Bee-Positive]

I used a set from an old Craftsman lawn tractor my BX replaced, fit perfectly. Measure your rims, there may be options out there.

Russell King seems to have a good idea there depending on price.

Good luck!!!

 

[FTG-05]

Make your own. ~250 lbs each, made from Gr8 bolts, steel rebar, lead and concrete.

 

[FTG-05]

I had fluid ballast in them before but didn’t replace it when I replaced the tires. I would prefer bolt-on weights in case I get a flat.

I've had my L4330 since 2013 with 513 hours on it. It's now got just over 1500 hours and it's been +13 years. I replaced the water in the rear tires with a mixture of RV antifreeze and water within the first year I owned it.

The number of flats I've had: 0

The number of times I've worried about flats: 0

Worrying about flats vs. worrying about the real danger of overturning your tractor - and getting seriously injured or killed - isn't even in the same zip code much less the same time zone.

First step is to fill your rear tires, then worry about wheel weights.

 

[chim]

The solution for my B7500 back in '02 was to fill the rears with washer fluid and eat bigger meals.