Wheel width

[bleecker]

Can the rear wheels on a L245DT be spread. Using the loader is real tricky. Always seems like its ready to tip. I have a 230 lbs cement block on 3pt that helps a little.

Thanks,

 

[B7100]

I have more than double that weight on the back of my B7100,width on the rear wheels may help a little but it does not alter the fact that a full loader bucket takes the weight off the rear wheels no matter how wide !
Dave

 

[Lil Foot]

I have more than double that weight on the back of my B7100,width on the rear wheels may help a little but it does not alter the fact that a full loader bucket takes the weight off the rear wheels no matter how wide !
Dave

I have to agree..... my box blade approaches 400 lbs, my backhoe is nearly 800 lbs, and I have cast iron wheel weights of 221 lbs.

 

[gpreuss]

I made dual wheels for my L185, which is pretty well the same tractor. In over 30 years it has not been a problem for the rear end! The overall width became 66". With single wheels I wouldn't go over about 60" however. The L245 came with adjustable wheel hubs. I would have thought their widest stance would be enough.
Mostly I agree with everyone else. Put weight in the back end! I had filled wheels on the 185, but still didn't feel stable without another 500-600 lbs on the back.
On my new L3200 I again have filled R4s - the dealer said it gave me 400lbs a tire. I have a 600 lb ballast. Together they do the trick.
Without the weight, you have a hard time digging out a full bucket...

 

[Bluegill]

+1 on more weight on the rear! 400 lbs+... Fill the tires and set them to their widest stance.