Wheel spacers

[Bmbbm]

Hi. I am the proud owner of a new BX2370. I have question about anyone's experience with wheel spacers. I have some slopes on the property I keep mowed. The tractor feels a little tippy when doing so. I"m wondering if spacers will make much difference before I shell out $240.00 for the spacers and shipping. The tires are not loaded, should I try that first?

 

[SLIMSHADIE]

I would do the 2" rear spacers first, they are worth it, just to keep the weight off the turf. You will feel the difference, but if not enough then fill the tires.

 

[Bmbbm]

Thanks for your quick reply. I was thinking spacers were the way to go but wanted the opinion of a seasoned user.

 

[RonBoyBX25D]

I have the same tractor with the BH - go with the spacers first. I also filled the rears for additional stability. The 2" Bro-Tek made a big difference, the fluid helps both stability & traction. Good luck with your tractor!

 

[Bmbbm]

Thanks ronboy. Did you put spacers on both fronts and rears or only rears?

 

[RonBoyBX25D]

Only the rears, I spoke to Bro-Tek and the told me the front wouldn't really help stability much. Nice to deal with honest vendors as they could have given me a sales pitch and got another couple hundred bucks. Both Bro-Tek and BXpanded are great to deal with and they know the product very well.

 

[TripleR]

We have to BXs, bought a set and my son parked it on a steep slope and easily lifted the uphill side pushing on the ROPS, installed spacers the put the tractor in the same spot MUCH better; ordered a second set for the other BX..

We used ours for years without them, but a bit spooky with FEL. We now have spacers and wheel weights. Depending on your use and slopes, I'd try the spacers first and see from there.

 

[tcrote5516]

Only the rears, I spoke to Bro-Tek and the told me the front wouldn't really help stability much. Nice to deal with honest vendors as they could have given me a sales pitch and got another couple hundred bucks. Both Bro-Tek and BXpanded are great to deal with and they know the product very well.

Yea front spacers really don't help thqt much because of the pivoting front axle. By the time the front axle pivots enough to hit the stop and the front spacers start to do their job it's already time for an underwear change

 

[Grouse Feathers]

A lot of new owners are reluctant to remove the loader, but removing the loader will also improve stability for mowing. Weight on the fixed rear axle increases stability. Weight on the pivoting front axle reduces stability. Overhanging weight like the loader bucket increases the front axle load and reduces rear axle load.
If haven't removed the loader yet read the threads on relieving the pressure before disconnecting the hoses. Here is one of the threads:
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25200

 

[Bmbbm]

Thanks Guys. I think I will try the bro-tec wheel spacers. And yes I do have fel off while mowing,the way the tractor feels on the slopes I probably would all ready be upside down.LOL. By the way I love this forum and really appreciate other owner adding their input. So far I love my BX also! :

 

[CountryBumkin]

I have relatively flat property except a long drainage swale along the front of the property that I mow. On my old Craftsman tractor I would sit, sorta side-saddle, half off the seat, while mowing this section - when I got the new BX I mowed a few times (it felt more stable than the old mower) but I went ahead and bought the 1.5" rear wheel spacers anyways.

Well, I can't really tell the difference with or without the spacers. Some "posters" said it was like night and day. Not for me. Maybe my slope is not steep enough to get the night and day difference feeling.

I don't regret buying the spacers, it adds an extra level of safety, regardless if I can feel it or not.

Just my experience. Good luck.