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hesston8465a
Posted 11/18/2007 23:01 (#240816)
Subject: Sprayer truck floatation tires


Parsons Kansas
I have a '74 Chevy 3/4 ton four wheel drive that I use to spray with. I spray mainly alfalfa. I have 315-75-R16 (I think) tires all the way around it. I would like to put a set of tires like what is on the front of a fertilizer spreader truck or something like that. Put the floatation tires on the rear and keep the same tires on the front so the front and back tires would have to be pretty close to the same size on the outside diameter 39 inches I believe. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this or an idea on what kind, size, or manufacturer of tire there is? Thanks Darren
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plowboy
Posted 11/18/2007 23:44 (#240851 - in reply to #240816)
Subject: RE: Sprayer truck floatation tires



Brazilton KS

I think the tire you have now has a rolling circumference of about 109 inches. Michelin doesn't show any farm tires of that circumference. Titan shows several

http://www.titanstore.com/info/41G3G3

http://www.titanstore.com/info/412334


http://www.titanstore.com/info/4GL396

http://www.titanstore.com/info/46C3G9

I am not aware of a terra tire size of that circumference, and if there was one, I think it should have showed up in the search I did at Titan/Goodyear.

 

 



Edited by plowboy 11/18/2007 23:48
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Old Pokey
Posted 11/19/2007 01:07 (#240871 - in reply to #240816)
Subject: These are too big but............


Here's is our 77' 3/4 ton chebby. These are 21.5x16.1 turf and fields. They are a 6 ply tire.

If you dont run a lift kit, but put air bags on it, you can get a set of dually wheels and put your same size tires on them. If they get too close, several companies make a spacer ring , all you need to do is buy and install longer lug bolts. There are several options you can try depending on your budget and local fab shops abilities, or your abilities in the shop. For a past project fertilizer spreader on a 3/4 ton pu, I had 17x40x16 tires on it and dualled the rear simply by copying the snap on tractor dual wheel setup only down sizing it to fit the pickup wheels. Worked awesome.




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Strange
Posted 11/19/2007 08:58 (#240940 - in reply to #240816)
Subject: Here's what I've got



Is this what you're thinking of?  I'll have to look today to see what size these are...





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zoom
Posted 11/19/2007 15:55 (#241116 - in reply to #240940)
Subject: RE: Here's what I've got


central oklahoma
Been looking at getting one of those loral pickups, how do you like it. Does it work well spraying in pastures??
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hesston8465a
Posted 11/19/2007 20:05 (#241235 - in reply to #240940)
Subject: Yes Strange that's it!


Parsons Kansas
Yes Strange that's exactually what I have in mind. What kind, tread pattern, and size are the tires on the front and back? How much does that truck weigh empty and full of water/chemical? Thanks Darren.

Edited by hesston8465a 11/19/2007 20:08
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Strange
Posted 11/21/2007 00:31 (#242018 - in reply to #241235)
Subject: RE: Yes Strange that's it!



Finally had time to check out the tire sizes - sorry it took a bit.

The rears are Goodyear Super Terra Grips, 38 x 20.00 x 16.1 and the fronts are 38 x 12.5 x 16.5 "Super Swampers".  I ruined one of the rears a couple of years ago and was able to buy replacements from Kansas Land Tire if I remember correctly.  I do have a couple of used ones if you would be interested - don't have any wheels though.

I'm not sure what the thing weighs.  I did know at one time, but can't remember right now.  The floaters are enough to hold it up most of the time.  If it gets too soft we do this:





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Strange
Posted 11/21/2007 00:39 (#242022 - in reply to #241116)
Subject: RE: Here's what I've got



It's been an excellent sprayer and works great for pastures and smaller jobs.  The Benson boom rides smooth and the center pivot really helps keep the tips from "snapping" up and down.  We kinda outgrew it and bought a bigger sprayer this summer though.  I'm actually looking to sell this one - just haven't had time to get it cleaned up and advertised.
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zoom
Posted 11/21/2007 07:46 (#242072 - in reply to #242022)
Subject: RE: Here's what I've got


central oklahoma
If you would like shoot me some pics, I have been tossing around the idea of buying one, I know I have talked with Kelly on here who has one and also likes. Just looking for something that can get me from field to field fast, have job off farm so time is valuable. My email is [email protected]
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chuckster
Posted 11/21/2007 17:53 (#242431 - in reply to #240816)
Subject: Re: Sprayer truck floatation tires



Where Lewis and Clark finished the rum
we run ExMilitary Hum Vee tires on our 3/4 Chev with good results - they're like 36 or 8 x 12.5 x 16.1 tubeless. 4 or 6 ply nylons are "cheap" at $85 ish. Next size up is higher ply radial for $mid $200's. You get stuck with these and you probably ought not be spraying at the place and time :o))
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