Tractor tire question

[Diamond S]

So you guys that have a tractor or work with them, do most people put anything besides air in the tires? If so, what is it and what are the benefits/cost of having this done.

[Hollywood]

I run poly fill in all the front tires on our backhoes & ranch tractors.
Run green slime in the rear tires.
You don't want to poly fill the rear tires due to weight & cost. That extra weight & inertia will damage drivetrain components.

[Bisch]

I have water in the rear tires of my tractor it adds weight to help when you are using the FEL.

Bisch


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[cva34]

I have water in the rear tires of my tractor it adds weight to help when you are using the FEL.

Bisch


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and antifreeze if in cold

[Arrowthreat]

Water and antifreeze in the rear of mine. Gives the tractor some nuts in the rear for heavy loader work or just pulling a heavy impliment. The extra weight from the loader throws the ballast off.

[Diamond S]

The reason I was asking is I have always heard of people doing this but never understood why. I have a little better understanding now, but doubt if I really need to do it. I just bought a 55hp cab tractor, but do not plan on pulling any plows or disc. I did get a 8 foot pull behind shredder and that will most likely be the most weight it will pull. The only 3 point attachment I have is a 6 foot tiller attachment and I don't think it is heavy enough to make any noticeable difference. The loader may get a workout every now and then pushing up brush piles and maybe lifting a tree while cutting it up.

[Walker]

Water will also let you know when you get a leak. Wet spot on the tire.

[gvick]

Water will also not leak out of the lil thorn holes as fast.

[bboswell]

water in the back tires and double dose of sealant in all of them

[Huntindad]

How much water do y'all put in each tire?

[S-3 Ranch]

I run poly sealant in all 4 , on a DK65 with industrial tires, zero issue on flats when shredding in heavy brush and cactus, the additional weight is only noticed when I am hauling on the trailer
It’s a tank on wheels,

[ramrod]

If your doing any front end loader work, it is a big difference. Almost dangerous not to have weight or water in rear tires if lifting heavy objects/dirt on uneven terrain.

[Slicefixer]

If your doing any front end loader work, it is a big difference. Almost dangerous not to have weight or water in rear tires if lifting heavy objects/dirt on uneven terrain.

100%.....and not almost, it IS VERY dangerous IMOP. They can get away from a person and in a hurry if they're not smart/careful/respectful.

[175gr7.62]

Water and antifreeze here. I try for about 75-80% of the volume.

[Chad74]

I wouldn't worry about putting anything in your tires, just hook up the shredder when you plan to do heavy loader work. I have a 45 hp Kubota and it gets a little tipsy when I pick up round bales without something in the back, so I usually leave something hooked up (shredder or box blade)