Hello just bought a new L2501 nice little tractor very pleased with it the big problem with it is stability not ver stable it has industrial tires and a loader and no the tires are not loaded I did have a b7100 and mowed all the same hills with no problem The tractor seems very narrow In the back end does anyone else have one of these and have the same problem any suggestions on a cure Thanks and stay safe
L 2501 not stable
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BigG
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l2501, FEL, BB, Rotary cutter, rake,spreader, roller, etc. New Holland TL80 A
Are you having problems doing loader work or mowing?
If mowing load the tires with liquid. Depending upon your weather, it will determine what liquid to load the tires with. This a DIY project unless you want to do Rim Guard. Remove the front end loader or if you have a SSQA bucket just remove the bucket.
For loader work again load the tires. Then make sure you carry ballast weight on the rear of the tractor. If you have a rotary cutter or box blade that might be enough. You might need to buy/make a ballast box for the rear. The heavier and the lower you can carry the load on the rear the more stable it will feel.
You can also buy wheel spacers to set the tires out wider if you still do not feel safe.
The last thing I can think of right now is to engage the 4 x 4. This might help the "oh no" feeling go away.
Keep us abreast of the outcome.
PS Check the air pressure in the tires. If they are over inflated they will act as if the wheels are set in to be narrow. Let them be soft enough to touch the tread onto the ground as wide as the tire is.
If mowing load the tires with liquid. Depending upon your weather, it will determine what liquid to load the tires with. This a DIY project unless you want to do Rim Guard. Remove the front end loader or if you have a SSQA bucket just remove the bucket.
For loader work again load the tires. Then make sure you carry ballast weight on the rear of the tractor. If you have a rotary cutter or box blade that might be enough. You might need to buy/make a ballast box for the rear. The heavier and the lower you can carry the load on the rear the more stable it will feel.
You can also buy wheel spacers to set the tires out wider if you still do not feel safe.
The last thing I can think of right now is to engage the 4 x 4. This might help the "oh no" feeling go away.
Keep us abreast of the outcome.
PS Check the air pressure in the tires. If they are over inflated they will act as if the wheels are set in to be narrow. Let them be soft enough to touch the tread onto the ground as wide as the tire is.
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BAP
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2012 Kubota 2920, 60MMM, FEL, BH65 48" Bush Hog, 60"Backblade, B2782B Snowblower
As Big G said well, load the tires and consider rear wheel spacers. Loaded tires will make a big difference in stability. Around here, most dealers won’t sell a new one with a loader installed without loading the tires.
RCW
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BX2360, FEL, MMM, BX2750D snowblower. 1953 Minneapolis Moline ZAU
As BAP said, even my little BX came with Rimguard in the tires as it had a loader on it.
Are you mowing hills with the loader on?
If so, first try taking bucket off if SSQA, or taking loader off altogether.
Are you mowing hills with the loader on?
If so, first try taking bucket off if SSQA, or taking loader off altogether.
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My L2501 has the capability of mounting the rear wheels at three different widths. You might check where yours are set before investigating spacers. Yes, the tractor seems light in the rear end so filled tires or a weight on the back is also a good idea.
Time & patience... it's more stable than you think. I take my tractor to the same places that used to scared the heck out of me... I know it's not tipping over.
