I posted this as a comment in another thread and realized how important this info is. I would like to know if anyone has had any bad experiences with filled and weighted tires while performing backhoe work on a grand L? I am having my L6060 built now with filled R1-26-14.9 tires, 600 lbs of wheel weight, and a 4n1 loader. I have heard how Kubota tractors are light and need more weight, but can the axles handle it. I plan on using this tractor as a TLB, auger, and to perform haying duties on a small farm. Any information on proper weighting of this machine would be greatly appreciated. I will continue to search the site for answers.
Grand L: proper weighting vs the GL's limits
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If the tires are liquid filled then that weight is not on the axle correct ?
Wheel weight bolted to the tires / wheels will be on the axle.
Back hoe mounted plus tire / wheel weight is getting up there.
Interesting question to see the answer to.
Wheel weight bolted to the tires / wheels will be on the axle.
Back hoe mounted plus tire / wheel weight is getting up there.
Interesting question to see the answer to.
I am not sure the "too light" necessarily applies to the Grand L 6060. I have the specs in the manual for my 3560, and yours will weigh around 4,000 lbs depending on the transmission you picked, the HST is heavier than the manual trans by about 500lbs. Intuitively I'd think loaded tires and 600 lbs of wheel weights might be overkill for some situations. Maybe you could run it without wheel weights and see how it goes. In addition, if you explain the uses you have where you think you need more weight, some of the guys that use theirs that way can chime in.
As for the axles, your dealer should be able to access any information needed, but my guess from a non engineer's perspective is that neither the wheel weights nor the filled tires should stress the axle at least on the level straightaway.
Interesting question, looking forward to input from someone with practical experience.
As for the axles, your dealer should be able to access any information needed, but my guess from a non engineer's perspective is that neither the wheel weights nor the filled tires should stress the axle at least on the level straightaway.
Interesting question, looking forward to input from someone with practical experience.
Thanks sheepfarmer for the reply: When I opened this thread I hoped to get some advice from those with real world experience. My concerns about weight began with operating the tractor on and around hills. The area will be very difficult to maneuver around and thought more weight would give me more stability. The next thing was using 5.5ft disc mower and baler (still unsure of baler size or type). I plan on building a 1/2 mile or so of gravel road across a steep incline. Then there is the fence installation with an auger and a 6" post driver. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Ok that is really helpful, I have the impression that the people complaining about the Kubotas being too light are having traction issues, and maybe issues lifting really heavy objects.
If your primary concern is operating on slopes, besides filling the tires have the dealer put the wheels on at the maximum width and consider installing extenders at the same time. That will give you maximum stability on hills, but even with all that hills are dangerous unless headed straight up or straight down.
If your primary concern is operating on slopes, besides filling the tires have the dealer put the wheels on at the maximum width and consider installing extenders at the same time. That will give you maximum stability on hills, but even with all that hills are dangerous unless headed straight up or straight down.