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Super-H-Mike

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I added a second set of rear wheel wieghts to my SH loader tractor with the intent of increased stability and traction. I was very impressed at how much more dirt/manure I can push before spinning out, it will now start to power out about the same time as it begins to slip , which seems about perfect to me. It "feels" more stable also to me too. So, now I am wondering about adding more, and where is the point of diminshing returns? This is a stock SH used for farm chores. How much is too much for an H , from a power or wear stand point that is. Anyone played around with this type of thing ?
 
If you are running out of power instead of breaking the tires it sounds like it can't get much better. You could maybe put one more set on incase you get in slippery manure or snow.
 
Yeah, those were my thoughts also...was wondering if anybody had tried 3 or 4 sets on an H and ended up taking them back off again and why ?
 
mike, on my h i run one set of iron weights and have the tires loaded with calcium chloride. ball park about 500 lbs fluid in each rear tire, and approx 280 lbs between the 2 iron weights. tractor is very stable with the loader and with chains on, will really push some snow. my m has 4 weights and loaded tires also, again a very stable loader tractor. figuring aboy 140 lbs per iron weight, my h would have the equivalent of 9 weights on the back.. 1000 lbs of calcium and 280 lbs iron.
 
Thank you. I am reluctant to add fluid but have more iron wieghts I could put on. On your H , do you have the power to make use of the traction? It seems to me that too much extra wieght would be hard on the tires,axles,brakes and clutch . What is your opinion with your own tractor in that regard?
 
mine are stock. both have been rebuilt some years back, no firecraters or anything. pulling a heavy load, i can slip the tires before "powering out". as the weight is carried on the wheels and not the tractor itself, i dont see it affecting the chassis. as far as braking, i rarely use em, and it is at low speed. with the narrow front, the tractor will turn on a dime, so i dont use the brake to make turns. no clutch problems either. pulling a plow would put more stress on the tractor than just a heavy ballast.
 
(quoted from post at 08:27:12 08/23/12) I added a second set of rear wheel wieghts to my SH loader tractor with the intent of increased stability and traction. I was very impressed at how much more dirt/manure I can push before spinning out, it will now start to power out about the same time as it begins to slip , which seems about perfect to me. It "feels" more stable also to me too. So, now I am wondering about adding more, and where is the point of diminshing returns? This is a stock SH used for farm chores. How much is too much for an H , from a power or wear stand point that is. Anyone played around with this type of thing ?
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The owners manual for the McCormick #31 power loader, which fits both the H and the M, recommends the installation of 3 full sets of rear wheel weights. I have 1 set of the one piece weights, and 1 set of the 2 piece, split weights on my 1950 H with the #31 loader, and get along okay.

The recommended amount of ballast is not only to improve traction, but even more is to add stability to prevent tip-overs.
 
The weight is all on the tire & rim. All the axle bearing carries is the tractor weight.
The clutch & brakes are not affected any more than if you were pulling a heavy load.
 
Do you carry any weight on the hitch? That gives you double benefit because it transfers some weight off the front end as well.
 
I would have to disagree. The force needed to get the extra wieght moving and stopped would have to stress the clutch,brakes and axles some what more than a lighter load would.
 
I run 3 sets on my M without a loader. I use mine in the woods and like the heavy rear with the narrow front end. For some reason i feel more secure going over the cradle hills in the woods hauling my trailer. The traction is great also. Your loader would be taking alot of weight off your back wheels, so i'd add another set or two for sure. The split weights work well on the inside of the cast hubs. Hope this helps Kent
 
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