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hwstem 
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 9:13pm |
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I don't currently pull but I would love to down the road someday. I was wondering why do guys lighten up the front of their tractors with light front axles, either narrow or custom built, shave parts off or even fabricate things like aluminum frame rails, if their end up with a weight rack loaded down? Or having pressed steel rears with a weight rack? Probably a simple answer but if you could shed some light on it, it would be greatly appreciated.
Have a great night!
-Wade
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1939, RC Allis, 1941, Farmall A, 2 1938 Silver King R-44's (to make one) 1953? Case SC (parts for sale) -"If you are going to do something, do it right"
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rowcropmafia
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 9:19pm |
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It allows you to be able to balance your tractor for different conditions and move down to lighter weight classes
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dawntreader74
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 9:26pm |
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its to make the tractor lite for small classes to get in a 3750 or something like that. then put weight on to go to a larger class like 4500 an on up.it also helps to be able to move weight where its needed also'. all tracks are not the same
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hwstem
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 9:33pm |
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Thanks for the quick replays! How do you know where you want you're weights? Do you get a practice run before the event starts or is it just you're best guess?
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DanWi
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 9:54pm |
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Usually takes a couple pulls to start learning what your tractor needs unless you have some way to practice at home. It depends on the condition of the track, your tires, weight class, speed, horsepower and so much more.
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hwstem
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Posted: 13 May 2014 at 10:02pm |
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It seems like such an interesting sport!
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1939, RC Allis, 1941, Farmall A, 2 1938 Silver King R-44's (to make one) 1953? Case SC (parts for sale) -"If you are going to do something, do it right"
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patrickmull
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Posted: 14 May 2014 at 6:12am |
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my tractor weighs 3200# with no weight and me on it, in the 3500# I need all 300# upfront or it will stand straight up and when you pull get a notebook keep track of where you put weight to keep you balanced and keep it hid someone got ahold of mine and haven't seen it since
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Brians1946
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Posted: 18 May 2014 at 11:53pm |
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Being able to move the weight where you need it is key. usually on a hard (tight) track you'll tend to lift the front end, so you want some up front to keep it from rearing up, but I try and set it so the tires are "just barely" leaving a mark on the ground, figure out what that amount is, thru lots of trial and error/guesswork, then throw the rest you can have on the back for traction. also set your hitch as high as rules allow so you get maximum pull down, equalling more traction from the chain from the sled. then the only thing you need is power, and for that, dont bother counting the bills as they fly out of your wallet, lol
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