John Deere 50 - set rear rims on 1st or 2nd bevel?

andy r · Dec 22, 2020

When I bought this tractor the rear hubs were positioned on the outside bevel of the rim. These are the typical John Deere 50 two bevel rims. I know it is all about row spacing, etc., but this tractor isn't going to see row crop field work ever again. Any idea how they were set from the factory? Which way does the tractor look the best? With a wide open space on the outside and narrow on the inside of the hub or, with a narrow space to the outside and a wide space inside? I guess I am sort of leaning towards putting the hub on the inside bevel and exposing the wide part of the rim outward. Thanks.

flying belgian · Dec 22, 2020

I like the looks better with the wide part on the outside too. But that might be because that's how I have mine and maybe I'm just used to it.

Janicholson · Dec 22, 2020

Depending on how they were shipped, usually the position is for compact loading. Jim

Bob Bancroft · Dec 23, 2020

Totally up to you. To complicate things, the clamps can be placed on the outside of the wheel also. We did that on one tractor, so that between plowing and row crop work, all we had to do was adjust the rack and pinion on the axle. I think the clamps were always shipped on the inside. It looked a little goofy with them on the outside.

Mark-Ia · Dec 23, 2020

Might check to see if it will fit between the fenders on a trailer if you set them out wider.

BarnyardEngineering · Dec 23, 2020

I prefer the look of the hub closer to the outside, regardless of the color of the tractor.

Also makes them easier to store, as long as the axles aren't sticking out.

caterpillar guy · Dec 23, 2020

Set for 60 inch centers takes less trailer and shed space for it.

DeltaSteve · Dec 23, 2020

They were set as narrow as they could be when they left the factory.They fit more on a flatcar that way. When they got to the dealer,they were spaced at whatever the norm for the area was,or the buyers needs.That was called 'Dealer set up'. There is no 'right or wrong.Set them in to 60,0r 64 inches. Narrow enough to easily load on a trailer.Set it up to whatever makes you happy. It will be just fine,and still 'correct'.

ztrmowers · Dec 23, 2020

if its for daily use set wide they ride whole lot better and much more stable,if you haul it alot to shows whatever the width needs to be able to trailer. simple as that me i widen and do not do shows i use them.

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