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I have an International 234 compact tractor. These tractors are fairly light and seem to run out of traction long before horsepower. I looked for cast iron rear wheel weights but could not find any used ones (new ones would be too costly). I made rear wheel weights from cement. My rear wheels are solid center with holes to bolt on cast weights. Here's what I did.

1. Installed three anchor bolts through the hubs with the ends that get cemented in facing out.

2. I lined the hub with plastic sheet to keep the cement from sticking to the hub.

3. I made a ring to fit around the hub (where it meets the tire) from aluminum roof flashing. This was about 6 inches high. Since the wheel would fill with cement before I had enough weight it was necessary to have the cement stick out past the wheel thus the 6 inch high ring.

4. Filled each wheel with 2 bags of cement .. total weight per wheel is about 160 pounds.

5. After the cement cured for a week I removed the nuts and washers from the inside of the wheel and removed the hardened cement weights.

6. I also used an anchor bolt set sideways so I could attach a eye bolt to lift the weights when mounting and dismounting.

These have been in use for 2 years with no problems. Total cost was $8.00 each.

For those on a budget hope this helps.

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