Thanks for the video! What size are those PVC caps? Mine came with some. They were in the armrest box when I bought it but I had no idea what they were for. Set them out and now I have lost them. I didn't say I was bright.
Thanks for this video Bradley. My wife and I are actually going to pull the trigger and get our first Ventrac in the next couple of weeks. Well within the month. Looks like we may be traveling back to Ohio to get it. Maybe we’ll make a little detour and come see you.
I think the red flange on the inner wheels and the white plastic cap are part of the dual wheel accessory option? If so, are the studs on the inner wheel long enough to accept that flange, or do new inner wheel studs come with the dual wheel kit?
The dual wheel kit comes with the threaded inner hubs, white end caps, outer wheels and threaded wheel extensions. I have 2 sets of duals. The old set from 2005 I actual run on my 2016 Z model with the all terrain tires. The new set of duals has the turf tires that I mostly run on the 4200
Good Morning Bradley - I’ve noticed the extra weight that’s been added above the front wheels on both sides. I can’t find this option on Ventrac’s site. Is this something you’ve done personally? I assume it’s for better traction - does it work and if it’s your doing, would a video of this be an option? Thanks and have a great day! John T
Hi, John. The extra weights are a Ventrac accessory. Since I almost always run the 4500 with a bucket or slip scoop on the 3 point, the front end can get rather light when using a small attachment such as the Stump Grinder. The "mid weight" kit really helps with this. www.ventrac.com/products/accessories/70.4137
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 That makes sense. As I also plan on using attachments front and back, this is something I’m definitely interested in. I’m assuming the mounting kit does not include the weights - so, do you transfer those from behind on the three point or did you buy an additional 4 weights? I really appreciate this Bradley, your experience is saving me a lot of “learn as you go” time. Thank you!
@@johnt2190 It does not include the weights. However the 3 point hitch should come with 3 weights. I keep the 3 point weights on all the time as well as the 4 weights for the mid weight kit. Glad I can help
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Thanks again. A few more items to add to my order. Thank goodness the wife is supportive of this, otherwise I’d be looking for a tow behind camper attachment.
@@johnt2190 The BEST way to get new equipment is to get your wife to ask for it. There are several attachments that my wife specifically asked for because we were doing some work together and she realized having a new attachment would made the work much easier! :)
I've had that torque wrench about 20 years. I can't remember where I even got it and I'm not sure of the brand. There are no markings on it that I can see. My pressure gauge is a JACO FlowPro 200 PSI
Hi, thanks for the video and others you post. I also watched the Ventrac video (on Ventrac website) showing removing and re-installing duals. The guy shares there are air valves on both sides of the tires. I was able to check the pressure on my inner wheels when duals were on...had to drive forward or backward to get air valves so they were at bottom of tire for access. Mine is a 2018 so I'm not if this is a newer thing they've done or if they were always this way.
They should reverse the valve stem on the inner wheel so it is on the inside. It may be a little difficult to reach but probably easier than having to remove outer wheel.
The new style has stems on both sides. I've had these wheels for 15 years. Even if the stem is facing inward on the inner wheels, it's still a challenge to get in there. I also have these tires filled with a special sealer that costs about $300 for 5 gallons. I'm just not ready to go through replacing all 8 rims just yet
Great video! I wish my outer wheels came off as easily as yours do. Usually, one or two are real bears with me having to wrap the wheel with a tie-down strap and twisting the strap with a long crash bar.
My 4500 wheels have Schrader valves on BOTH sides, thus the inners can be inflated from behind and the outers from outside. My 8 tire/wheel units are fully ballasted and that adds about 56 pounds to each. GIven that added weight, I find it easier to remove the lugs of the outer wheel and either leave the extension on or remove it.
I have ballast too. At one time I used Calcium Chloride which explains some rust on the wheels. Today I'm using a special tire sealer that also acts as ballast but not nearly as heavy as before. Some of my wheels are 15 years old and only have valves on one side. My newer wheels have them on both.
Thank you very much. Plan to have your ventrac videos as a link in our shop so anyone working on the ventrac can access them quickly.
Nice! Thank you. I hope they're helpful!
Thank you very much. Plan to have your ventrac videos as a link in our shop so anyone working on the ventrac can access them quickly.
Thanks, I hope that my videos are helpful!
Thanks for the video! What size are those PVC caps? Mine came with some. They were in the armrest box when I bought it but I had no idea what they were for. Set them out and now I have lost them. I didn't say I was bright.
Paul, it's a standard PVC Pipe threaded cap, 3" I believe
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 I picked some up. Thank you for answering and the videos. Very informative useful stuff!
@@paulmartin769 Glad to help, Paul
Thanks for this video Bradley. My wife and I are actually going to pull the trigger and get our first Ventrac in the next couple of weeks. Well within the month. Looks like we may be traveling back to Ohio to get it. Maybe we’ll make a little detour and come see you.
Awesomeness! Let me know when you think you'll be by
I think the red flange on the inner wheels and the white plastic cap are part of the dual wheel accessory option? If so, are the studs on the inner wheel long enough to accept that flange, or do new inner wheel studs come with the dual wheel kit?
The dual wheel kit comes with the threaded inner hubs, white end caps, outer wheels and threaded wheel extensions. I have 2 sets of duals. The old set from 2005 I actual run on my 2016 Z model with the all terrain tires. The new set of duals has the turf tires that I mostly run on the 4200
Ventrac has dull steams on there rims s o you can add air from the back side of the tire, at least on the newer tractors
I have a lot of the older wheels, some 15 years old and only have holes for valves on one side. The newer wheels have provisions for both sides
9:16 Pro Tip! 👀
Having the bucket on the 3 point is VERY useful!
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 the Swiss Army knife of machines!
Is there any specific type of grease you use for the wheels? Thanks!
I use the same NLGI#2 that I use for all the grease fittings
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Perfect! Thank you!
Good Morning Bradley - I’ve noticed the extra weight that’s been added above the front wheels on both sides. I can’t find this option on Ventrac’s site. Is this something you’ve done personally? I assume it’s for better traction - does it work and if it’s your doing, would a video of this be an option? Thanks and have a great day! John T
Hi, John. The extra weights are a Ventrac accessory. Since I almost always run the 4500 with a bucket or slip scoop on the 3 point, the front end can get rather light when using a small attachment such as the Stump Grinder. The "mid weight" kit really helps with this. www.ventrac.com/products/accessories/70.4137
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 That makes sense. As I also plan on using attachments front and back, this is something I’m definitely interested in. I’m assuming the mounting kit does not include the weights - so, do you transfer those from behind on the three point or did you buy an additional 4 weights? I really appreciate this Bradley, your experience is saving me a lot of “learn as you go” time. Thank you!
@@johnt2190 It does not include the weights. However the 3 point hitch should come with 3 weights. I keep the 3 point weights on all the time as well as the 4 weights for the mid weight kit. Glad I can help
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Thanks again. A few more items to add to my order. Thank goodness the wife is supportive of this, otherwise I’d be looking for a tow behind camper attachment.
@@johnt2190 The BEST way to get new equipment is to get your wife to ask for it. There are several attachments that my wife specifically asked for because we were doing some work together and she realized having a new attachment would made the work much easier! :)
Thank you for the video!
Can you please post a link to the tire pressure gauge and the torque wrench you use?
I've had that torque wrench about 20 years. I can't remember where I even got it and I'm not sure of the brand. There are no markings on it that I can see. My pressure gauge is a JACO FlowPro 200 PSI
Blue Cord Property Care Thank you!
Thank you great video
Hi, thanks for the video and others you post. I also watched the Ventrac video (on Ventrac website) showing removing and re-installing duals. The guy shares there are air valves on both sides of the tires. I was able to check the pressure on my inner wheels when duals were on...had to drive forward or backward to get air valves so they were at bottom of tire for access. Mine is a 2018 so I'm not if this is a newer thing they've done or if they were always this way.
That wheel is a new style with stems on both sides. At some point I may replace them all
They should reverse the valve stem on the inner wheel so it is on the inside. It may be a little difficult to reach but probably easier than having to remove outer wheel.
The new style has stems on both sides. I've had these wheels for 15 years. Even if the stem is facing inward on the inner wheels, it's still a challenge to get in there. I also have these tires filled with a special sealer that costs about $300 for 5 gallons. I'm just not ready to go through replacing all 8 rims just yet
Great video! I wish my outer wheels came off as easily as yours do. Usually, one or two are real bears with me having to wrap the wheel with a tie-down strap and twisting the strap with a long crash bar.
It's all about keeping the threads clean and greased
@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 I’m looking for ALL the tips!
✅ Grease the threads…
My 4500 wheels have Schrader valves on BOTH sides, thus the inners can be inflated from behind and the outers from outside. My 8 tire/wheel units are fully ballasted and that adds about 56 pounds to each. GIven that added weight, I find it easier to remove the lugs of the outer wheel and either leave the extension on or remove it.
I have ballast too. At one time I used Calcium Chloride which explains some rust on the wheels. Today I'm using a special tire sealer that also acts as ballast but not nearly as heavy as before. Some of my wheels are 15 years old and only have valves on one side. My newer wheels have them on both.