Wheel weights

[Ketchamized 2]

Hi all, I have wheel weights on my B-210. Was wondering if I should leave them on throughout the summer or take them off? I'd be using the tractor mostly to mow. Any reason why it should be on or off? Thanks

[Willy 2]

IMO I would take them off it would save ware and tear on the keys and keyways.

[Ketchamized 2]

Jim, That's a good reason to take them off. Thanks. Will be doing that soon. 8D

[plastikosmd 1,002]

prefer mine on, mowing slopes, damp lawn etc. if im gonna shear a key because of 40lb wheel weights, i'd change tractor brands! :) scott

[UCD 14]

My HB-212 that I mow with has two sets of weights on it. They come in handy in a couple places. And for the same reasons Scott mentioned. The 7790 has had 50lb weights on each wheel for 22 years no sheared keys yet and it gets used HARD. I don't see any reason you should take them of unless you want to.

[Robert Kehoe 0]

I leave mine on all year also. I mow some on a slope and it gives me great balance and traction.

[TomSchmit 55]

Mowing with weights will increase the "compaction" of the soil, especially in damp soil conditions. Unless you have a specific reason for leaving them on (such as needing stability on hills), your lawn will look better when you remove the weights before mowing. I use the lightest tractor I can to cut the grass, using the widest "floatation" tires I can find. I also hate to put weights/chains on every fall, so I have a second set of tires that I leave all set up with weights and chains. This works fine with the Broadmoors where the wheels can be detached with the weights still installed. On the larger tractors, you must remove the weights to get at the lug bolts. Tom

[plastikosmd 1,002]

my lawn is the green thing i drive my truck on, when i'm not parked on the black thing in front of the garage..:), think my neighbors hate me :) scott

[John_RI 8]

I leave mine on all year and find no ill effects and I feel more stable on slopes.