SECTION 37 – WHEELS, TIRES, AND BALLASTING – CHAPTER 1

SECTION 37 - WHEELS, TIRES, AND BALLASTING

Chapter 1 - Wheels and Tires

CONTENTS

Description Page
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Proper Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tire and Rim Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tire Pressure and Load Capacity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ballast Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tire and Wheel Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wheel Tread Spacing and Articulation Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wheel Track Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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INTRODUCTION
Read this section completely before adjusting tread
width.

The tread width dimensions (width from tire center to

center) shown in this section and in the “Specifica-
tion” section may vary from your actual measure-
ments, depending on specific wheel and tire
combination.

WARNING
Never operate the tractor with a loose wheel rim,
disc, or hub. Always tighten hardware to the
specified torque and at the recommended
intervals.

WARNING
Tractor wheels are very heavy. Handle with care
and make sure, when stored, that the wheels
cannot fall and cause injury.

WARNING
Your tractor is produced with lights that meet
lighting regulations when operating or traveling
on the public highway. If the wheel track setting
is adjusted beyond the initial factory position,
you may be required to reposition the lights or fit
auxiliary lighting to comply with legal require-
ments. Additionally, before traveling on the
highway, make sure that the overall tractor width
does not exceed the maximum permitted in your
locality.

All TV145 tractors are equipped with fixed-width cab

end and engine end axles and, therefore, various
wheel track settings are achieved through wheel
adjustments.

The Model TV145 tractor is available with 6-position

manual adjust wheels.

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PROPER JACKING
IMPORTANT: When jacking the tractor be sure to
use a jack and jackstands rated for at least 4540 kg
(10 tons).
JACKING THE TRACTOR
Prior to jacking the tractor, park the tractor on a firm
level surface, insert the articulation lock pin, apply
the park brake, block the wheels and switch off the
engine. If linkage mounted equipment is attached,
this should either be removed or lowered to the
ground. Use only the recommended jacking points
and place support stands below the axle before
removing the road wheels.

CAUTION
The front axle assembly oscillates. Be sure the MA03E067
jack is properly positioned and will not slip when
raising. 1
Wheel assemblies are heavy, especially if ballast
has been installed. Use a hoist or tire carrier for
moving wheel assemblies.

ENGINE END AXLE

Place the jack under the center of the differential
housing (1) or below the drawbar support frame if
equipped. Raise the tractor so the wheel and tires are
just clear of the ground and place support stands
under the axle tube (2).

2 1 2

2
As this axle oscillates, care should be taken to ensure
the jack is properly positioned and will not slip when
raising. Place block of wood (1) between the axles
and frame to keep the axle from oscillating. For ease
and safety, the wheel nuts should be loosened
slightly before jacking the tractor. When re-installing
the wheels tighten the nuts to the specified torque
with the wheel on the ground.

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CAB END AXLE
Place the jack under the center of the differential
housing (1) or below the drawbar support frame, if
equipped. Raise the tractor so the rear wheels are
just clear of the ground and place support stands
under the axle tube (2).

For ease and safety, the wheel nuts should be

loosened slightly before jacking the tractor. When
re-installing the wheels tighten the nuts to the
specified torque with the wheel on the ground. 2 2
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TIRE AND RIM SERVICE

TIRE INFLATION
Radial tires do not have tubes installed. Because of
lower operating pressures, it will be very important to
use an accurate digital or dial type tire pressure
gauge with 1 PSI (10 kPa) graduations. Check tire
inflation pressures every 50 hours (or one time per
month) or whenever loads or operations change.
Check the condition of the tires and rims for wear or
damage. See Tire Pressure and Load Capacity Chart
for recommended load inflation pressure for each tire
size and type. Never exceed the maximum tire load
rating.
The best method to determine the static axle load is
to scale weigh the tractor.
WARNING
Do not remove, install or make repairs to a tire on
a rim. If required, the tire and wheel rim should be
removed from the machine by a qualified field tire
technician with proper equipment. If required,
the field technician should take the tire and wheel
rim to a tire shop where persons with special
training and special safety tools are available. If
the tire is not in correct position on the rim, or if
too full of air, the tire bead can loosen on one side
and cause air to leak at high speed and with large
force. Because the air leak can thrust the tire in
any direction, and with much force, you will be in
danger of injury.
TIRE INFLATION PROCEDURE
Use the safe inflation procedure specified below to
add air to a tire.
WARNING
A tire can explode during inflation and cause
serious injury or death. Never increase air
pressure beyond 35 PSI (241 kPa). Replace a tire
if it has a defect.
DO NOT inflate a tire that has a complete loss of air.
If the tire has lost all air pressure, have a qualified tire
technician service the tire.
To ADD air to a partly inflated tire, use the following
procedure:
1. Use an air hose with a remote shutoff valve and
self–locking air chuck.
2. Stand behind the tread of the tire and make sure
all persons are away from the side of the tire
before you start to add air.
Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure. DO
NOT inflate the tire more than the recommended
pressure. See Tire Inflation Pressure and Load
Capacity Chart.
WARNING
DO NOT weld to wheel or rim until the tire is
completely removed. Welding will cause an
explosive air/gas mixture that will be ignited with
high temperatures. This can happen to tires
inflated or deflated. Removing air or breaking
beads is not adequate. The tire MUST be
completely removed from the rim prior to
welding.

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TIRE PRESSURE AND LOAD CAPACITY

CHART (PER TIRE)

Tire Inflation (kPa) 60 70 80 90 110 120 140 150 160 170 190 200
Tire Inflation (psi) 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Weight (Per Tire) Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg Kg
(lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb) (lb)
TIRE SIZE
480/85R34R1 1794 1948 2097 2297 2500 2764 2990 3157
(3960) (4300) (4540) (5070) (5520) (6100) (6600) (6970)

16.9 x 38R1, 8PR 1495 1649 1794 1804 2057 2174 2238
(3300) (3640) (3960) (4180) (4540) (4800) (4940)

16.9R38R1*** 1395 1495 1695 1848 1994 2120 2238 2428 2573 2645 2786 2899
(3080) (3300) (3240) (4080) (4400) (4680) (4940) (5360) (5680) (5840) (6150) (6400)

18.4 x 34R1,8PR 1695 1895 1994 2175 2301

(3740) (4180) (4400) (4800) (5080)

18.4R34R1* 1595 1695 1895 2057 2238 2428

(3520) (3740) (4180) (4540) (4940) (5360)

14.9R46R1*** 1395 1549 1695 1794 1948 2057 2174 2301 2429 2500 2645
(3080) (3420) (3740) (3960) (4300) (4540) (4800) (5080) (5360) (5520) (5840)

18.4 x 34LS2,10PR 2899

(6400)

BALLAST LIMITATIONS
Ballast is limited by tire load rating capacity and/or Maximum Recommended Tractor
the tractor maximum recommended gross operating Gross Operating Weight 9966 Kg (22,000 lbs)
weight, neither of which must not be exceeded. The
maximum recommended gross operating weight is Individual Axle Weight Limitations for Continu-
the weight of the tractor plus ballast, plus loader or ous Operation:
any other equipment. DO NOT exceed the Maximum engine–end
recommended maximum gross operating weight Axle weight 5443 Kg (12,000 lbs.)
shown below.
Maximum cab–end
Axle weight 6265 Kg (13,800 lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Inflate both tires on the same axle

equally.

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WHEEL TREAD SPACING AND ARTICULATION STOPS

TIRE AND WHEEL SPACING
The tractor is equipped with fixed width cab–end and
engine–end axles. Wheel track settings are achieved
through wheel adjustments. Read this section
completely before adjusting tread width.

The tractor is equipped with 6–position manual

adjust wheels or single position wheels. the selection
of wheels and tires depends on field conditions and
application.

The tread width dimensions (width from tire center to

center) shown in this section and in the Specifica- MA03E006
tions section of this manual may vary from your
actual measurements, depending on specific wheel 5
and tire combination.

ARTICULATION STOP ADJUSTMENT

Steering articulation stops (1) are located on each 1

side of the rear frame. The stops are factory installed
to limit the maximum steering angle to either 45° or
40° , depending on the tire and wheel option ordered
with the tractor. To prevent front and rear tire
interference, some wheel and tire combinations must
be limited to a 40° turn angle. the angle is adjusted
by turning the LH and RH side articulation stop (1)
over, top to bottom.

Refer to the Tire and Wheel Options Chart for turning

angle limit stop adjustment according to tire size and
tread setting. 6

WHEEL SPACERS
Wheel spacers are not recommended and MUST
NOT be used.

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TIRE AND WHEEL OPTIONS

The following chart shows the different tire and wheel options, track width, turning angle, cab fenders and step
combinations. All tire options may not be available in all markets.

TRACK TURNING CAB STD

WHEEL ANGLE FENDERS STEPS
TIRE 60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80,
TYPE
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
14.9R46R1 3STTL MAJ L 40° NO
16.9–28R1 10PTL MAJ F F F P P L 45° YES YES
16.9–38R1 8PTT MAJ F F F P P L 45° YES YES
16.9R28R1 2STL MAJ F F F P P L 45° YES YES
16.9R38R1 2STL MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
18.4–26LS–2 10PTT FIX L 45° YES YES
18.4–26R3 12PTL FIX L 45° YES YES
18.4–28R4 10PTL FIX L 45° YES YES
18.4–34R1 8PTT MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
18.4R34R1 1STL MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
18.4–34LS–2 10PTT FIX L 45° YES YES
440/80R28VT MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
480/70R34R1W MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
480/70R34R1W FIX L 45° YES YES
480/85R34VT MAJ F F P P L 45° YES YES
480/85R34VT FIX L 45° YES YES
540/65R38R1W MAJ F F F P P 40° YES YES

WHEEL TYPE TRACK (Wheel spacing)

• MAJ (Manual adjust) • F (Frame only, no loader pockets or loader)
• FIX (Fixed one position wheel) • P (Loader pockets installed without loader)
• L (Loader installed)

IMPORTANT: The cab fenders must be removed

and the narrow step option installed for the
14.9R46R1 3STTL tire.

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WHEEL TRACK WIDTH

6-POSITION RIM SETTING DISC/RIM TRACK
If 6-position rims are installed on the tractor, six POSITION WIDTH
different tread widths are achieved by adjusting the
wheel disc and rim orientation. The following chart
indicates the orientation of the rim and wheel disc
required to achieve each of the tread widths. A 1525 mm (60″)
The following examples show using the two charts
and setting up the tractor for three different tire
options;

Example 1, tractor equipped with 16.9-38R1 8PTT

tires, and 1925 mm (76″) setting: B 1625 mm (64″)

• The loader must be removed.

• The setting “E” must be used to position the
Disc/Rim properly.

Example 2, tractor equipped with 18.4R34R1 1STL

tires, and 1625 mm (64″) setting. C 1725 mm (68″)
• The setting “B” must be used to position the
Disc/Rim properly.
• Loader and loader pockets must be
removed.

Example 3, tractor equipped with 14.9R46R13STTL D 1825 mm (72″)

tires, and 2030 mm (80″) setting.
• The setting “F” must be used to position the
Disc/Rim properly.
• The articulation stop must be adjusted to 40°
to limit frame articulation.
E 1925 mm (76″)
• The cab fender must be removed.

F 2030 mm (80″)

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6-POSITION WHEEL SPACING ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: DO NOT install dual tires and wheels
on this tractor – damage to the final drive may occur.

1. Raise one drive wheel off the ground, one at a

time, to change the wheels, unless it is necessary
to install a wheel on the opposite side of the
tractor.

WARNING
Do not work under a raised tractor unless the
frame is securely blocked and the articulation lock
MA03E067
is installed. Do not rely on the jack or hoist only.
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WARNING
Tractor wheels are very heavy. Handle with care
and make sure, when stored, that they cannot fall
and cause injury.

2. Remove the wheels and tires from the tractor by

removing the eight lug nuts (1). Use caution 2
when removing tire and wheel assemblies.
3. With the wheel removed from the tractor, remove
the disc-to-rim retaining bolts (2). 2
4. Reposition the center disc to the rim, referring to
the “Tire and Wheel Option” and “6-Position Rim”
charts, and reinstall retaining bolts (2).
5. After repositioning the wheel discs, install and 2
retighten the hardware. Tighten wheel disc-to-
rim hardware (2) to specifications. Lubricate the
wheel nuts (1) with SAE 10W–30 engine oil, and 1 2
tighten to specifications.
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6. Repeat the procedure on the other wheels. Be
sure all wheels are set at the same tread spacing.
NOTE: Check the articulation stop adjustment after
changing the wheel tread spacing and set stop to the
correct position stated in the “Tire and Wheel
Options” chart.

HARDWARE ITEM TORQUE

Dish to Rim Hardware (dry) 332 N·m (245 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Nuts (oil threads) 405 N·m (300 ft. lbs.)

IMPORTANT: Torque all wheel nuts as specified. 20014927

Drive the tractor under no load condition for 200 m
(200 yards) and retorque. Repeat torque check after 9
one hour, then ten hours or daily intervals until bolt
torque remains constant.

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