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Old 03-25-2019, 7:51pm   #4
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Looks as if asking for it, with that missing part/plate off the wheel there....

that's an odd ball setup to ME, never seen that before, I don't think....

and so I have to ask WHY is it built that way?? what issue does it solve?? looks like it makes getting that rim/rubber on/off , a real bitch.....
Those are wheel weights. If it was a single solid cast iron weight, each side would probably be in excess of 500 lbs.

This way a single person can add weight to the wheels without a crane or another tractor with a front end loader.
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