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Old 11-16-2016, 12:00 PM
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DieselDoctor, I wanted to mention that if you were using this gt for mowing, fluid filled tires are going to imprint in your lawn more so when wet.

I think a reasonable amount of counter weight is perfectly fine on the rear of the tractor. I used to use, and still do, are cast iron weightlifter's weights. They are easy to make a support bracket for, and run a pipe up through the center hole of the weights, but a long threaded bolt works better. Four 25# weights, or 8- 10# weights....what you feel is needed. Also, this set up is quite easy to be removed. Combined with wheel weights, I'm thinking you might fair well handling the snow blower!

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I use metal milk crate with about 100# of sand in sand bags and mount on the rear of Cub 102 by removing the ball hitch.

Mounting is easy by using 1 bolt in place of the ball hitch and a ratchet strap.

It's nothing fancy, go's on and off in about 10 minutes, I also use my floor jack to keep the weight off the axle when not in use.

I thought of using wheel weights and filling the tires, but I like my option better for the way I use my tractor.

Beside cutting grass I use it with a Johnny bucket and snow throwing.
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My fluid filled tires don't imprint my yard at all. But I don't have any soft spots either. I like it weighted because the wheels never spin. I figure it tears up less with the weight.
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Are tubes necessary with rv antifreeze?
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Are tubes necessary with rv antifreeze?
no, it will be fine tubeless.
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Necessary or not, I tube ANY tire that I load.
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My fluid filled tires don't imprint my yard at all. But I don't have any soft spots either. I like it weighted because the wheels never spin. I figure it tears up less with the weight.
I understand my opinion was slightly vague. Your point is well taken, too! Nothing wrong with fluid filled tires for mowing applications!

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Necessary or not, I tube ANY tire that I load.
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I was able to locate a pair of iron wheel weights for 12" wheels that are 93 lbs. EACH according to the seller. I'll be picking them up this Sunday. Stay tuned for pictures. I also got my ExtremeWorks axle braces in the mail today, so I have a few more projects to do on the 1882 snow killer. I think I may just pull the axle apart, flush it and drill the drain holes too. I'll start a new post with pics so the newbies can see it happen. Thanks again guys! The combined knowledge here is awesome!
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