WHEEL WEIGHTS: DOUBLE WHAMMY! INCREASE TRACTION & SAFETY 🚜🏋️‍♂️

[@GoodWorksTractors]

LOOKING FOR WHEEL WEIGHTS FOR YOUR TRACTOR? GET MORE INFORMATION HERE! bit.ly/3qzPu4d

[@str8tdiesel07]

Do you offer tire ballast solution?

[@tommcmillan3143]

I put anti-seize on the bolts and nuts when I put my wheel weights on. Usually they will stay on for years and I have found that when you do have to take the weights off those that had the anti-seize are easy to remove while the non treated bolts can be knuckle breakers. Great video as always, thanks!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good idea! Thanks for watching!

[@PastorDavidFranklin]

I know almost one year later but always enjoy reviewing your videos. Always good music. Don't start! LOL! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year coming 2022.

[@whspioneer89]

You should’ve put the first nut on the threaded rod then followed by the lock washer and flat washer. Then stick the short threaded end through the hole in the rim from outside. Then put washers and nuts on the threaded rod from the inside of the wheel. Would’ve saved having to thread the second nut the entire length of the rod

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Could have done it that way. Means I would have had to be in an awkward position to hold the rod and get the nut on. I'm fine with doing it my way again. Same result in the end.

[@SummertymeJamz]

Yes, despite rumors, I'm still around. Good video sir.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha great to hear from you!

[@markschmaus5580]

Hey there he is.... !!

[@perrynorris8883]

I use a half inch carriage bolt than there is only one nut to tighten works great

[@ninjacookies0]

That's what I was thinking would work better

[@GoodWorksTractors]

They don't come with a carriage bolt. Recommendation for the manufacturer though.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I believe it all boils down to cost. 1/2 inch Carriage bolts, especially Grade 8 bolts are more expensive than threaded rod which you can purchase in longer lengths and cut off the lengths you need for each bolt.

[@MrDerek19871987derek]

Thanks just got mine done I bought from you

[@gregorygordineer22]

Great job brother, Band of Brothers and Sisters, Happy holidays

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Same to you!

[@SuperDagbo]

Great info.....Thanks a lot....

[@lutherprince9304]

Great how to video!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davehoward2791]

Another great, informative video. I don't have a JD, I have an LS, but lots of your videos apply to all makes which is what makes your channel so good. Thanks for the great content, keep up the good work! Liked & subbed! 👍

[@Classifiedreality]

Always good info....

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks for watching sir!

[@BG-vq9fd]

My 2025R was delivered with 60 pound stackable weights fastened with carriage bolts. I removed them to replace tires. Now I am trying to figure out how to hold a weight in 1 hand and place bolt from back side and washer and nut the weight side. I bought 1/2 inch rounds to place thru unused holes if I get help.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, a third hand comes in handy!

[@davidparadis490]

Reading through my tractor manual, it said you can do liquid ballast OR wheel weights, but don't do both at same time.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Lots of JD dealers do wheel weights, liquid ballast, and 3 point ballast. Also depends on the year and model. Manuals have changed a lot over the years. I'll always tell everyone to default to common sense and your manufacturer recommendations. 👍

[@CreativeMacTech]

I want that socket set.

[@davidfox363]

You mentioned that the 1025r manual says to check the lug nuts regularly. This is probably a novice question, but how do you do this once the wheel weights are installed? Must they be removed every time?

[@thomasbrighton6159]

Where can you find TL90 for filling your tires?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

My local industrial tire shop carries it

[@eternalbliss1168]

Still deciding on the configuration of my 1025R, but was thinking of getting the rim guard plus the 70lb and the 50lb weights on rear tires. Are you aware of any axle issues from putting this much weight on the axle or would it be better to have more on the hitch. I am trying to keep the tractor as short as possible for working in a confined area.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

These are recommendations in the John Deere manual, so I can't imagine they'd put something in there that would be detrimental to the tractor life.

[@TexasLocalProduce]

Me too! Did u add that liquid inside the rear tires?

[@naturallygreen4685]

Can you measure the length between the 2 round holes and the length between the 2 oblong holes. I want to see if these would fit on my Bobcat CT1021. TIA

[@cullenpodolan6626]

i have a wheel horse c-160 and it has 80 pound wheel wights i bet that back it would be a pain to take off for how hevy it sound like it is

[@GoodWorksTractors]

These are 70 lb weights.

[@cullenpodolan6626]

@@GoodWorksTractors with the weights in the tires how much all together

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Roughly 400 lbs between weights and liquid ballast.

[@cullenpodolan6626]

@@GoodWorksTractors wow

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

I can see one of those wheels weight flying off while I'm hauling butt down the driveway and taking out a hay bail. LOL Nice music by the way. What's the name of the song and artist?

[@cullenpodolan6626]

i feel ya man same here

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I gotta ask my brother. He edited this one. He's been able to find some good tunes.

[@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962]

Thank you!

[@larrypoeschel6871]

That must not be a John Deere weight. I have 70 lb John Deere weights on mine and they do not stick out beyond the wheel in fact they're about 1 in . So I stacked two more 50 lb weights on that 70 on each side which is the maximum amount that they recommend. My total width of my tractor is 55 in wide. Does that give me stability. With my liquid ballast and wheel weights I have a total of 540 lb. But I use John Deere weights and that's what they recommended. On your tractor there it doesn't look like you can add any more weights to that wheel weight!!! Thanks for a great video Larry

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No, these are not stackable weights. Not sure why this company wouldn't manufacture them to be stackable. Thanks for watching!

[@George-ge6qx]

In your Amazon store is there any rear view mirrors for the 1023e? I assume these wheel weights will work for the 1023e?

[@jasoncooperpcola]

How well do these work for ground engaging implements, box blades, and discs, etc? I find that my 1023E spins pretty easy when running the box blade. My rear tires are fluid filled.

[@liemavick]

Howdy, Whats your take on adding wheel weights to a 2305 working in South Florida sandy soil? More traction or burying the tractor faster?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You still need ballast weight when using a loader. Tractors can tip over without adequate ballast regardless of soil condition.

[@liemavick]

@@GoodWorksTractors Understood, I should have mentioned I have the rear wheels liquid ballast and always have my box scraper mounted when doing heavy work with the bucket. As is I'm not concerned with tipping as much as more traction to keep from spinning wheels and digging in. Thanks for your input.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I think typically lighter is better on sand. Wider tires or duals with more surface area spreading out the weight might help?

[@infantrya24]

Rookie question but, does these fit the S130 model?

[@wadewilson2941]

is there a video about the attachment on the front of the dually 1025r?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yep. Hopefully a lot more videos coming soon too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3zPf6efoJhnfqs

[@richardbarreau2844]

With the rear wheels being liquid filled. Is there a problem adding air to the tires? Will you loose any liquid?

[@paulmollise1856]

With liquid filled tires. Always put the valve stem at 12 o’clock to check the air pressure, use a liquid tire pressure gauge. Napa sells them, liquid tire pressure gauges have a spring in-the gauge to help push out excess fluid after you check pressure I like to put some air in before checking pressure just to blow and fluids away from valve seat if your fluid level is below the valve stem

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good info below.

[@Cherokie89]

How much does this increase traction versus having nothing but the box blade back there? I find the 1025r has plenty of power, but lacks traction. I'm hoping adding some suitcase weights and wheel weights will give my wheels more bite. I was spinning the tires when dragging the box blade.

[@dannyallen9804]

For some reason I having front axle weight issue. No issues first 50 hours now the front end slides with backhoe and front bucket on. Guess front bucket not heavy enough but weird no issues till now. I have fluid I'm back tires by dealer any idea what I can do to get my steering back. Any ideas why now the issue. Yes out of 4x4 does it in 2x4 also. Reverse seems to do ok but forward is bad

[@SGTBRUEMMER]

I have tried very hard to buy the 72LB wheel weight from your store for my 1025R JD but I found nowhere to click buy.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

There’s a big note that tells you they can’t be bought by themselves. Only sold as an add in item when buying something else that ships Freight. The shipping cost for just two wheel weights is hundreds of dollars.

[@lager1829]

Music sounds like an episode of Justified

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Great show!

[@Platinum1812]

So with factory backhoe still needs more ballast? Either wheel weights or liquid filled tires? Edit: 1025r

[@markziegler3551]

what is the link for the TL90 liquid ballast you are using?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I don't have a link as I don't sell it. I get it from a local tire shop. Would be extremely expensive to ship in large quantities due to weight.

[@mr.fringeminority5426]

I only wish that they could have utilized the void inside, rather than have the weight poke out the side.. But that's purely a cosmetic opinion.

[@mr.fringeminority5426]

@@DickWheels huh, well ain't that something. I'm gonna have to check that out. checked out; I assume you're looking at part# ST897306? and ST886467? I don't know.. There are too many options listed on john deeres parts site, and I'm but a simpleton.

[@bradkauffman5555]

Is that 250 per wheel or total between the two

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Total

[@bradkauffman5555]

Looking at a 1025. 1000 lbs is alot on that little tractor

[@GoodWorksTractors]

1,050 lbs is the MINIMUM in the John Deere provided manual.

[@joshzavaglia1639]

No option for a 2025r with turf tire ?!

[@colldudleywoodard6725]

Do you ship TL 90

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I don't. I get it from my local tire shop. I imagine it would be rather expensive to ship smaller quantities.

[@flick22601]

I'm looking at a new 2032R and want the new R3 radial tires. The dealer tells me that he doesn't fill those tires with fluid because it negates the advantages of the radial tires. What are your thoughts on this?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Did he explain what he was talking about? I loaded my radial tires in my 1025r and 4066r. My tire shop didn't mention anything about this. What benefit is being negates?

[@BG-vq9fd]

@@GoodWorksTractors Isn't liquid going to take the shape of the tire radial or bias? Foam would be different.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, I guess I can't figure out the concern.

[@flick22601]

@@GoodWorksTractors - I called up Carlisle tire company and they said that putting fluid in the tires voids their warranty.

[@markschmaus5580]

👍

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@oby-1607]

Better put some Loctitie on those bolts when attaching the wheel weights. Don't want those wheel weights passing you on the freeway if they come off.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Are your loader, mower, and wheel bolts also Loctited? Where do you draw the line on using Loctite?

[@oby-1607]

@@GoodWorksTractors It was supposed to be a ha ha. I was picturing a compact tractor going down the freeway with the wheel weight going off into the ditch much the same as you see with trucks. I do agree wheel weights are important for stability. Just wish they made them heavier but that would make them harder to service.

[@danielzeccardi6087]

Love the music 🤠

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Glad you liked it!

[@AAA-nq6bo]

One thing I am curious about... There are 2 categories of weights used on lawn/garden tractors for moving snow and that being wheel weights that mount to the rims and rear weights that hang on the back of the tractor frame or chassis. I had a Snapper 1650 and I did not have wheel weights for it so I mounted a box and put concrete blocks in the box. After the first winter season of use with this weight I noticed the rear axle seals were leaking badly. I think the wheel weights might be a better application because they do not put all that weight directly on your axle hub seals. Not sure if this caused the leaking but I'm suspicious that it did.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Equipment manuals should give instructions on possible options for ballast. Some garden tractors will instruct you to remove the wheel weights when not needed for example.

[@donaldkollar8138]

How do the weights affect tearing up the lawn while mowing? No,while i liked the music, i agree that it was just too loud and a distraction to the video.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You won't see a significant difference while driving on a lawn

[@Will-tm5bj]

I disagree, the music was good on this one lol

[@lionellewis1044]

You should have put the nut on first then from the back so you don’t have to thread the nut all the way done the rod.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Maybe the gymnastics routine didn't come through in the video, but this way required much less Yoga.

[@ThePrybra07]

You should invest in a milwaukee m12 ratchet you'll never use a regular ratchet again.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Nice, I'll check it out!

[@cwolf8841]

Your mission (if you accept it) is to figure out a way to mount wheels on a blade. Seems silly to be grinding a blade into the road.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Skid shoes, skid runners, float position aren't sufficient? If a paved or concrete surface, most want to make solid contact to clear completely. Shoes, runners, and float all help to prevent digging in deeper than desired. Edges such as rubber and poly are protective of such surfaces as well. If stone, then adjust skids so the main edge rides slightly above the plowing surface.

[@cwolf8841]

@@GoodWorksTractors Generally the blade is adjusted to be slightly above the road. Then the shoes grind against the road. There are KZbins videos of folks who added wheels. So you get good plow performance without wearing out either the blade or shoes....... plus not damaging the road. And save a lot of money. Even making your own plastic edges isn't cheap. Realizing change is scary.

[@whspioneer89]

Too bad you don’t sell a smaller diameter weight that can be put on first that slides all the way inside the wheel to fill that empty space left inside those weights. I know simplicity sold weights like that so you could stack multiple weights

[@GoodWorksTractors]

This company doesn't make a starter weight.

[@jimnunes6286]

Good info, but would be much better without the irritating music

[@ronmathis8394]

Ok, music is killing me. Harder to concentrate on what you’re saying. JMO but, thanks for the info!

[@kevingebert4316]

I agree, kill the music when you are discussing and explaining stuff

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Tough crowd 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ronmathis8394]

@@GoodWorksTractors haha, I guess we are old. 😁

[@GoodWorksTractors]

When you shoot as many videos as we have, you just want to mix it up sometimes. 😁

[@kevingebert4316]

I mean I like music during videos to mix it up and prevent dead air but just not during talk time. Good choice of tunes!

[@redneckadventures9122]

That music is quite annoying made me stop watching the video