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Just read the post below and got me thinking, which is better weights or loaded tires. I have 14x38's on the M and they are loaded, they work fine BUT they are a pain when I have to take a tire off. Should I keep the fluid or find some rear weights for back blading with the M? I understand it's probably a loaded question, just looking for some advice, thanks guys. ~Anthony
 
(quoted from post at 12:41:52 03/09/14) Just read the post below and got me thinking, which is better weights or loaded tires. I have 14x38's on the M and they are loaded, they work fine BUT they are a pain when I have to take a tire off. Should I keep the fluid or find some rear weights for back blading with the M? I understand it's probably a loaded question, just looking for some advice, thanks guys. ~Anthony
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It will take about 4 of the 145# cast iron weights to equal the liquid ballast in your tires now. Cast iron can be removed if and when you don't need it. Cast iron also remains on the wheel, so if you need to dismount a tire and rim, the job is much easier. The plus side to liquid is that possibly, since it is in the tire, it may be more effective, but that has been argued also. I guess probably the liquid is also less costly than cast iron? I personally will never have liquid ballast in any of my tractors. It is simply too messy.
 
(quoted from post at 12:41:52 03/09/14) Just read the post below and got me thinking, which is better weights or loaded tires. I have 14x38's on the M and they are loaded, they work fine BUT they are a pain when I have to take a tire off. Should I keep the fluid or find some rear weights for back blading with the M? I understand it's probably a loaded question, just looking for some advice, thanks guys. ~Anthony
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The versatility of adding or subtracting weights if needed plus not having to mess with the fluid if tire repairs are needed are the two biggest advantages of iron ballast over fluid.
 
(quoted from post at 13:37:06 03/09/14) I have both on my loader tractor, do not think you can have to much weight.
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I agree. A loader tractor needs the weight not only for traction, but even more important, the weight is needed for stability and safety.
 
I have had tractor both ways and to me it seems fluid does more for traction then weights do because it puts the weight right on the tire not on a custom of air
 
well it all depends on the amount of pulling you want to do. weights are ok for the average loads. but say in the field plowing or deep tillage where you need traction, there is nothing that will equal a tire full of fluid. the empty tire is slipping steady.
 
(quoted from post at 04:19:39 03/10/14) well it all depends on the amount of pulling you want to do. weights are ok for the average loads. but say in the field plowing or deep tillage where you need traction, there is nothing that will equal a tire full of fluid. the empty tire is slipping steady.
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I dont like loaded tires.
Obviously calcium rots out the rims. I dont know what the newer mixture is, but when you puncture a tire it really sucks.
 
Since you've gotten by the bulk of this winter without weight, why not gut it out for the rest of the winter and start looking for a couple sets of reasonably priced weights right now? You should not pay more than $100 per pair of full round H/M style weights, which gives you 300lb per pair. Plus you've got at least 6 months to search.

If you need weight now, keep in mind that anything heavy will do, and even a couple hundred pounds will be beneficial. Lumps of scrap iron, rocks, bags of dried-up sakrete, your fat cousin Eddie... Pile it on the U-shaped drawbar.
 
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