On 11/10/2014 3:25 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
Larry Kraus wrote:
On 11/9/2014 3:03 PM, Terry Coombs wrote:
Got the hydrailic quick-disconnects replaced today on the tractor ,
mounted the front blade and exercised it a bit smoothing out the
driveway . I need some weight on the back of the machine , I'm
spinning the tires when I take a decent bite (tractor tread , not
turf) . I expect it'll be just fine if I need to move a little snow
just as it is now ... but if we get ice I'm thinking I'll need
chains .

You may want to investigate liquid filled rear tires.

These are tubeless , and the rims are already corroded a little bit . What
do they use to keep from rusting/rotting the steel rims ?

Some add tubes (even with tubeless tires), some use "beet juice". The
juice is made from sugar beets, heavier than water, does not cause
corrosion. Also sold as "Rim Guard". Google will get you a lot more
info. You might want to do a rough calculation of the volume available
in your tires to determine how much weight you can gain this way. I
Googled pictures of the 317 and the sidewalls look a little short.
Might be better off hanging a rototiller or some other implement off the
back to provide some weight. Or maybe build a box to hang off the back,
fill it when you need weight, empty it carry firewood, tools, etc. the
rest of the time. Does your 317 have a three point hitch in the rear?

I've not used liquid in my Kubota tires since I have 4WD and most of
my use is mowing. I don't want the extra weight compacting the lawn.