Rear tire fill - your thoughts appreciated

[Nicksacco]

As I am nearing completion of my project:

L35 - BT900 Separation and Derusting

Hi All- After almost 5 years of ownership and restoration, the time has come to separate my L35 from the BT900 backhoe. I've restored nearly everything about the two units - except where they connect. Hmmm, I needed inspiration. The Mount Release levers were frozen to their pivots in a...

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I am contemplating different kinds of fluids for the rear tires (15 X 19.5 NHS)

Using the formula from RimGuard https://www.rimguardsolutions.com/tire-fill-tools\

I figure I can use up to 29 gallons per tire.

The least expensive thing folks seem to be using is windshield wiper fluid.
The price is decent and a 55 gallon drum is easily obtained.
Living in NC, I don't get much snow or long term freezing weather - and the L35 lives in a comfortable house.

I've found tire filling tools everywhere and I already have a small pump for the job.
Would anyone like to comment on their experiences with WW Fluid or any other fluid - or for that matter - the process?

 

[jyoutz]

Check out bio ballast. It a lot less messy than rim guard and non corrosive. It’s also better on the tire rubber than WW fluid.

Tire Ballast - EnviroTech Services

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[GreensvilleJay]

Any reason why you can't use wheel weights or a carryall weight box ?

 

[Nicksacco]

Any reason why you can't use wheel weights or a carryall weight box ?

Good question - thank you. I'm just looking for alternatives.

To date, I do not have a ballast box or wheel weights since I've always had the backhoe connected

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I chose the carryall. have 2 'skids of stuff', one heavy , one light. Easy to put carryall on, then backup and grab a 'skid of stuff' based on the loader work. light for mulch/compost work, heavy for dirt/stone work. when you run light , it's easier on the machine(less wear and tear, better MPG ) and the turf.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

My L35 tires aren't loaded. I think the rear counterweight is more important.

The main use for loaded tires, I think, is when using a ground engaging implement, disk, plow, etc. Then the weight is transferred from the tractor to the implement, and the tires need to replace that weight for traction.

If long as the backhoe is installed, I don't think you need loaded tires. If you are going to remove the hoe, I think you need a weight box or implement. In other words, counterweight behind the axle.

 

[lmichael]

Nice thing about loading the tires is the weight is not on the axle and bearings but right on the ground where it belongs.