TREAD WIDTH how to enlarge ?

[Mercvrinvs]

Hi !

I have a DT tractor (L2202 gray market) & I can't enlarge the front axle width.

I don't have rims with many possible positions...

So can I reverse the rims (inside to outside) to enlarge the tread width ?

Is that will cause problems to my axles ?

I don't read this possibility in User's Manual of Lxx50 series....

 

[Tx Jim]

I'm not familiar with your tractors model but on most tractors one can reverse rims to change tire tread settings without ill affects except frt tread widths have limitations when a FEL is installed.

 

[BotaDriver]

My 3800s manual states very specifically that the front wheels can only be used in their intended installation. If your front wheels have positive camber (top of wheel slants away from tractor) you could end up placing much more strain on your bearings leading to premature failure. You can look at different wheel and tire combinations to go larger.

 

[RDR]

Hi !

I have a DT tractor (L2202 gray market) & I can't enlarge the front axle width.

I don't have rims with many possible positions...

So can I reverse the rims (inside to outside) to enlarge the tread width ?

Is that will cause problems to my axles ?

I don't read this possibility in User's Manual of Lxx50 series....

Reversing the rims will put a strain on the wheel bearings and you. That is you trying to steer it.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Why to you want to widen the front end?
Stability comes from widening the rear end.

You can do a lot of damage in a quick hurry to the front end buy reversing the rims!

 

[Mercvrinvs]

I wanted to enlarge the front thread 'cause of the front wheels are smaller than at the rear.

When I turn on the slope, sometimes the rear wheels are raised....

So I prefer do that in 'reverse driving' (I don't know if it's the correct expression?)...

But I ever have some problems in the front left wheel. I don't want more.

 

[skeets]

My friend if I understand you,, you are turning up hill while traveling along the hill side,, please do your self a favor and do as little turning on a hill side as you can,,, If fact please don't drive along the hill side if you can avoid it.
Doing this tosses all the stability of the tractor out the window and will set you up for a roll over, not a good thing,,,
Also you may think about filling your rear tires with water or anti freeze or something else,,,
A little more weight in the rear end will make a world of difference in how your little tractor handles and how stable it becomes

 

[Bluegill]

Like said, Rear tire ballast will help and counter weight on the 3 pt hitch is what you need!!!

 

[gpreuss]

Eventually you will break your wrists, and all of the steering linkage.

 

[alchemysa]

You could make the front wheels 10 feet wide but it wont make the slightest difference to your problem. The front axle is hinged on a central pin near the diff. The width of the front wheels has no affect on stability until you reach the limit of swing on that pin. The rear wheels will still lift regardless of front wheel width. (A really wide front width might ultimately stop you from actually rolling, but I still wouldn't guarantee it.)

 

[RDR]

You could make the front wheels 10 feet wide but it wont make the slightest difference to your problem. The front axle is hinged on a central pin near the diff. The width of the front wheels has no affect on stability until you reach the limit of swing on that pin. The rear wheels will still lift regardless of front wheel width. (A really wide front width might ultimately stop you from actually rolling, but I still wouldn't guarantee it.)

This is a very good point. Too many people don't understand this. I won't own a 4wd for many reasons. I need an adjustable front axle to fit the rows for my garden.(large enough to sell at a Farmer's Market.)

I had an L245DT. My British Leyland with loaded tires and 150# on each rear wheel would pull more than the Kubota. I like the torque of the 1500cc engine over the 1103cc engine of the Kubota.

I have 2 B6100E's, 1 b7100 hst and 1 M5400 that I am just starting to use. I have green, blue, orange and red equipment. I bleed whatever color gets the job done and I got it cheap.