Learn me about wheel weights

scoutfisher · Feb 28, 2019

I know little of nothing about wheel weights. I have a 59 Ford 1841 industrial.
Are wheel weights specific to a wheel type? Tractor brand? Wheel size?
Can you invent your own?

Thanks, jeff

JohnV2000 · Feb 28, 2019

(quoted from post at 23:40:43 02/28/19) I know little of nothing about wheel weights. I have a 59 Ford 1841 industrial.
Are wheel weights specific to a wheel type? Tractor brand? Wheel size?
Can you invent your own?

Thanks, jeff

My Farmall Super C weights I think are Farmall weights that will fit several Farmall tractors, maybe a different brand as well. Since they mount to the wheel, I would assume that the tractor brand probably does not matter as long as the wheels fit.

I am interesting in this topic as well, so I will follow this thread.

Royse · Feb 28, 2019

What size are your rear tires and rims? Diameter specifically.
There were several foundries that made "pie weights" for Fords.
Other weights can be made to fit and you can use liquid in the tires.

Here's a pic of an 1841 I drug home last Friday with a full set on it.
The weights are different for 24 or 28 inch rims and different from
different foundries for the same size rim. Easier to handle though.

scoutfisher · Feb 28, 2019

Currently 16.9x24 is what is on it.
Are pie weights my only option on the
industrial?

Royse · Feb 28, 2019

No, they are not your only option. As I said, liquid ballast is an
option, many types of it. and other weights can be made to fit.
Pie weights are pricey but they are neatly fitted and easier to handle.

flying belgian · Feb 28, 2019

Yes you can invent your own. If I didn't have to trudge through 6 ft. of snow and shovel the shed doors open I would show a picture of the cement weights I poured for my "L" Case. Basically, I cut some forms out of 55 gal steel drum (mine has 30" wheel you may have to find different dia. something to use) Coffee can in center to fit around axle or hub. 1" pipe to alien with holes in wheel to run mount bolts through (I used three) Weave some scraps of metal throughout when pouring to act as re-rod. Few bags of sacrete and presto, custom weights. I even painted mine red to match rims.

Royse · Feb 28, 2019

Also, you would have to drill or torch holes through the wheel
centers on a Ford to mount the other styles of weights.
I've seen quite a few of them done that way. Didn't seem to bother
them too much as long as there weren't too many holes in them.

caterpillar guy · Mar 1, 2019

You can use any weight that will fit inside the diameter of the rim and come tight on the wheel plate. You can even drill new holes in the weights for your tractor. My brother and dad drilled new holes in a set of case weights for dad's 574 to put them on the inside of the wheel plate and fit the plate holes.

GEO-TH, In · Mar 1, 2019

Wheel weights are great to increase traction.

If you have a loader think about adding a weight behind rear wheels to transfer weight off from wheels.

I made a weight out of concrete for neighbor to keep his from wheels from going down in the mud when he was putting a large bale of hay in feeder.

Fluid and wheel weights can't transfer weight off from wheels. Rear ballast can

old-9 · Mar 1, 2019

There are weights made for Fords that mount inside of the rear fenders. Bolts run through the weights, the fender mounting brackets, then the axle itself. Mine weigh 150 pounds each. They do a number on fingers though. There is a set for sale in the classified adds on this site. joe

4wdtom · Mar 1, 2019

It is my opinion that the wheels are the best place to add weight. Doesn't get in the way of doing anything else with the tractor, doesn't add any weight to the bearings in the axle. Some sort of fluid in the tires or wheel weights or both.

SDE · Mar 1, 2019

If you adapt an off brand weight to your tractor, be sure to get it centered properly. You will be unhappy to be driving it on a road, at high speed, and have the weight causing the tractor to bounce. Looks are not everything, but if it is noticeably off center, it will be another factor to reduce a persons interest in buying it.

I have boots in a set of tires and I estimated that they are about 15 lbs out of balance. It might not ever be a problem, but they may wear the thread unevenly, if I were to put a lot of road time on the tractor.

scoutfisher · Mar 1, 2019

What I'm trying to accomplish is increased traction during winter. My rear tires are new and the chains want to slip between lugs
I've added more cross bars and cleats to the chains and it helps. Part of our driveway is on a slight slope. Just enough that with the weight of the loader on the front I loose rear traction.

Determined · Mar 1, 2019

(quoted from post at 22:40:43 02/28/19) I know little of nothing about wheel weights. I have a 59 Ford 1841 industrial.
Are wheel weights specific to a wheel type? Tractor brand? Wheel size?
Can you invent your own?

Thanks, jeff

These weights are the same as what is on my Case 970.

A couple of heavy plates and a length of one inch ready rod is what the previous owner used to mount them on these 24 inch rims.

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GEO-TH, In · Mar 1, 2019

I use chains on Jubilee for winter traction. No fluid or weights on rear.

I have like new Goodyears.

Thomasthetankengine · Mar 1, 2019

These came with a 9n ford. Obviously homemade from Model A wheels and concrete. I took them off and added Ca/Cl. liquid ballast.

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