Dan_R_42
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Equipment
B7100-D, w/ Sims Cab, B219 FEL, ARPS 70 Backhoe, Oversized R4 Tires, LX2610 Cab
I'm replacing my rear rims, having my existing, like new, R4 tires mounted to brand new rims. My question is: Should I even add ballast this time, at all, to the tires???
My setup is a B7100-D with B219 Loader & ARPS 70 Backhoe. When Backhoe was installed I had to add lots of extra weight to front and middle of the tractor to keep front wheels on the ground. Especially when trying to drive up the trailer ramps. When I purchased the tractor the original AG tires on the B-7100 were loaded, but it did not have the backhoe attachment. Is there an advantage to loading the tires with all the weight on the rig now?
I'm most concerned with winter use clearing snow and keeping the traction. Looking for your comments on using the rig with the weight of backhoe as my weight for traction, vs. loading tires with additional weight.
Your opinions are appreciated...
Thanks, Dan
My setup is a B7100-D with B219 Loader & ARPS 70 Backhoe. When Backhoe was installed I had to add lots of extra weight to front and middle of the tractor to keep front wheels on the ground. Especially when trying to drive up the trailer ramps. When I purchased the tractor the original AG tires on the B-7100 were loaded, but it did not have the backhoe attachment. Is there an advantage to loading the tires with all the weight on the rig now?
I'm most concerned with winter use clearing snow and keeping the traction. Looking for your comments on using the rig with the weight of backhoe as my weight for traction, vs. loading tires with additional weight.
Your opinions are appreciated...
Thanks, Dan
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