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Corbincdc 
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 Topic: How to make a G a "high Crop"
Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 4:43pm |
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I grow vegetables on raised beds and need a bit more clearance with the bottom of my tractor and my cultivation equipment. I have been thinking of two things. First, I could get larger rims and tires. I have also seen people modify the axles? Do you know of any resources? Thanks
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Corbincdc
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 4:57pm |
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Oh the Tractors are G's
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 5:15pm |
Here's a picture.
http://www.tractorshed.com/cgi-bin/gallery/photo_pic.cgi?pic=http;//www.tractorshed.com/gallery/tphotos/a6318.jpg&firstrec=1&lastrec=15&Parameter=&mode=All&what=tphotos
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JoeM(GA)
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:20pm |
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Herb(GA)
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:39pm |
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Corbincdc; please remember that all "hi-crop" tractors have a significantly higher center of gravity (than normal tractors), and therefore are more vulnerable to rolling over when operated on a hillside, or going through a ditch, etc.
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:42pm |
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Why not bolt a set of B or C finals on and then add your wheels?
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:46pm |
seen that before - from the 2010 G roundup 
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:48pm |
Ok this may sound odd but..
If the beds are just '1 G wide', could you add concrete blocks or 8by8 timbers along the edges to lift the G up higher?
yeah, I know silly idea, jes another way of looking at it !
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 8:52pm |
So if you used C finals, would the 30 inch G wheels bolt up. If not you could alter the wheel centers to make it so.
I would think, if you add the B finals and leave the 24's on it, you would be REAL slow in granny gear.
Edited by CTuckerNWIL - 11 Jan 2011 at 8:55pm
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 10:09pm |
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yea, and just the opposite when you add bigger 30-36-38 inch tires. Your speed will increase by the ratios of the diameter. For instance, if you have 24 inch tires and low gear is 2 MPH, if you install 36 inch tires that is 50% bigger so you will go 50% faster or 3 MPH.
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 10:15pm |
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All I was thinking is, if you start out with 30 in tires and have the normal speeds, if you add the C finals with their normal gear reduction, the tractor would be slow with 30 in wheels and even slower with the 24's.
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Posted: 11 Jan 2011 at 11:26pm |
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By putting on the B or C axles, wouldn't you also have to flip the ring gear? Is that possible on a G? I know guys used to reverse WC's all the time.
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Posted: 12 Jan 2011 at 7:16am |
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I guess you would John, I hadn't thought about that.
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Posted: 12 Jan 2011 at 11:02am |
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I use concrete railroad ties for my raised beds....just drive the 175D up on them and drop the Howard rotovator for a one pass job. I then plant everything close together so it shades out the weeds....just takes a little work with a hoe.
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 12:10pm |
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Thanks guys. I'm thinking I will go with the bigger tires and rims and modifying the front end. Similar to Joem's first post third picture down. What size do you think those tiers are? I was thinking maybe 13.6 by 38? Could I go bigger? Besides modifying the rims and front end are there any major concerns?
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 12:25pm |
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I was also looking a a 9.5 x 42?? What's your thoughts? too big?
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 12:33pm |
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Also where would I go to find a rim for a 9.5 by 42 tire
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 1:06pm |
http://www.millertire.com/
Go to rear rims: then flat base and you will find 10-42 or 8-42.
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 5:18pm |
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Our G Hi Crop has 7:00x36 rears and 4:00x15 fronts. If you ever by Muscatine ia. we are just across the river by Joy Ill. and you are welcome to take measurements off it. Thanks Dave.
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Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 9:57pm |
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Is that row crop G factory? That is one cool looking tractor.
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