I have been waiting for new turf tires for my B7100 for years now. Pulled the old tires and rims , loaded them into the back of my Jeep ready to take them to the tire store for mounting.
My solution for the "frequent flyer" linch pins... cable loops.LINCH PINS - MIA
I like those. I'll have a look today. They didn't have any ratchet binders for 5/16 chain when I looked on Tuesday. Plenty stuff for 3/8" but I don't think I want or need a chain that heavy. 20' 3/8" chain is a whole lotta heavy, and not very useful for anything but hauling the tractor, meaning something else I have to store for that rare occasion I'll actually use it.Maybe invest in some harbor freight hooks? Mine fit perfectly, no drilling required.
nbryan from the picture it looks like you may have a bit too much air in your tires. Just a thought.My solution for the "frequent flyer" linch pins... cable loops. View attachment 55437
For sure. I've had the tailpipe mod on mine since about month 5.I like those. I'll have a look today. They didn't have any ratchet binders for 5/16 chain when I looked on Tuesday. Plenty stuff for 3/8" but I don't think I want or need a chain that heavy. 20' 3/8" chain is a whole lotta heavy, and not very useful for anything but hauling the tractor, meaning something else I have to store for that rare occasion I'll actually use it.
Gotta go with the tailpipe mod. I see you have a BH77 hoe, so I'll assume you also have the LA534 loader on your B. You're gonna want the exhaust mod too.
I think you need a bigger chain. That one probably isn't quite enough ballast. What is that, 20' of 3/8"? Looks more like a 1/2", actually. You do know that little B probably wouldn't pull a 1/4" in two, right?My solution for the "frequent flyer" linch pins... cable loops.
Cool beans. Thanks for the info.For sure. I've had the tailpipe mod on mine since about month 5.
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Lol, when the tree butts get chain hoisted up for pulling with the 3-point there's no lack for ballast and traction!I think you need a bigger chain. That one probably isn't quite enough ballast. What is that, 20' of 3/8"? Looks more like a 1/2", actually. You do know that little B probably wouldn't pull a 1/4" in two, right?
The tires are at 14 PSI which I expected, as I've already reduced their pressure down from the manual specified 20 PSI. Yes, the treads are not contacting at the edges on the back tires, but is going down to 12 PSI or even 10 PSI going to be a bit soft? I'd hate to lose a tire bead if I hit a stump with lowered pressure. Also, the tires contact better when the box scraper, backhoe or chipper are mounted as ballast.nbryan from the picture it looks like you may have a bit too much air in your tires. Just a thought.
The tires contact way more with the backhoe attached. Almost 100 % across the width. I'm good with that. Btw just air no fill in my tires.My R-4 rear tires are at 14#, I think. They also have a good dose of -20 windshield washer fluid.
I am a fan of really big chain. Removes one more thing to worry about. Not going to break it.I think you need a bigger chain. That one probably isn't quite enough ballast. What is that, 20' of 3/8"? Looks more like a 1/2", actually. You do know that little B probably wouldn't pull a 1/4" in two, right?