Axle stands for tractor.

[agrotron]

hi

I am after some recommendations for a pair of axle stands suitable for a 100-120hp tractor. Only to be used occasionally for servicing and wheel removal. Use concrete blocks at the minute but want something a bit lighter.

Cheers

 

[Ffermer Bach]

Don't use concrete blocks, it can crumble! Better off with a big bit of wood, or make something like a "saw horse" shape from a bit of heavy channel, not explaining myself very well, imagine an upside down u shape with a flat top, and two stabilising legs at 90 degrees to the horizontal to sit on the ground. And if you dont have a brace across the bottom, you can put the trolley jack under the top flat bit to lift up the tractor, take off the wheel, drop the trolley jack and the axle is sitting on the stand. I was always told, metal on metal can slip, so always put a bit of wood between the stand and the axle too.

 

[Phil P]

I’ve been using these for years, got two sets now.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/dra...MIjpLc-ZOC2wIVTLXtCh1lMQtSEAQYAyABEgLzJPD_BwE

 

[KB6930]

But of H beam the right length for the height you want with a heavy flat plate across the top with the ends bent up and 2 lengths of heavy duty angle to make a decent width foot at the bottom

 

[oakleaf]

Yes any of the above will be fine but please dont ever use concrete blocks again. They are liable to give way at any time with no warning. A railway sleeper cut into 4 would be a better bet if you dont get/make proper stands.

 

[michael N123]

Use wood not blocks !!! Hit a block with a hammer and watch how easily they crumble

 

[Pilatus]

I’ve been using these for years, got two sets now.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/dra...MIjpLc-ZOC2wIVTLXtCh1lMQtSEAQYAyABEgLzJPD_BwE

Would you still recommend the above as considering getting a pair, what weight capacity would you all recommend for tractors up to 250hp.?

 

[Phil P]

Would you still recommend the above as considering getting a pair, what weight capacity would you all recommend for tractors up to 250hp.?

Yes I’d still recommend them, I have two sets now and they’ll get used most days without any sign of fatigue.

As for what hp tractor, thats slightly irrelevant, it comes down to how much weight you want to put on them.
Just remember your generally only supporting one corner of a machine not it’s entire weight, so a 12 ton machine will only have around 4t on each back corner and 2t on the front corners. So a 6t stand will normally be ok.

 

[Gapples]

It usually comes down to how much you need or want to spend.
6 ton in one corner is probably going to plenty, but if you want to be secure.

Sealey Tools Axle Stands (Pair) 10 Tonne Capacity per Stand High Level AS10H - UKToolBox.com

Heavy-duty high level axle stands to safely support vehicles for extended periods of time. Large crutch for even load distribution. Heavy gauge steel frame and welded construction give superior strength and safety. Features captive, multi-position pin load support. Ideal for commercial vehicles...

www.uktoolbox.com

 

[tinman]

You can buy them for sure but when i went pricing heavy duty axle stands i couldnt understand where the money was in them, so much so i got a lth of 50x50x6 angle, some off cuts from the bin and made up this pair about 18mths ago.
its not everybody's cup of tea but i saved about 80% of the cost price in doing so.

 

[Pilatus]

My concern is we are only alive once/ die once, you can’t put a price on life, so although I may only use the axle stands and wheel mover once I hope they are means to saving my life. I could borrow / hire but tempting when in a hurry to say to hell with it I will manage with some old blocks of rotten wood , and I can balance that rear wheel, but when it goes over centre and crushes me I will have a painful death, as I work alone.

 

[Kidds]

My concern is we are only alive once/ die once, you can’t put a price on life, so although I may only use the axle stands and wheel mover once I hope they are means to saving my life. I could borrow / hire but tempting when in a hurry to say to hell with it I will manage with some old blocks of rotten wood , and I can balance that rear wheel, but when it goes over centre and crushes me I will have a painful death, as I work alone.

Happened to a friend of mine. Left a widow and two young children,
Terrifies me changing tractor wheels and Same 90 is the biggest I ever did.

 

[tomlad]

I know im being dramatic but i think if if went wrong some bloody bad things could happen and u live .
Hands , legs are really useful.
I made a pair bit like tinmans at college , i regularly trip over them in shop and only use every other year but they aint eating owt . There when required.
Same logic with chocks , was thinking about it so just got them bloody ordered.

 

[Phil P]

My concern is we are only alive once/ die once, you can’t put a price on life, so although I may only use the axle stands and wheel mover once I hope they are means to saving my life. I could borrow / hire but tempting when in a hurry to say to hell with it I will manage with some old blocks of rotten wood , and I can balance that rear wheel, but when it goes over centre and crushes me I will have a painful death, as I work alone.

Wheel trolleys are worth every penny, not only do the make the job safer but speed the job up as well. Smooth level concrete helps though, definitely wouldn’t be without mine now.

 

[50ShedsofHay]

Probably the best, non hydraulic or crazy price (sprayer jack types) stand I have. Has a bearing race so will jack up to a fair load too.

10 or 15 ton. 6 is too flimsy for tractors 90hp+

ASA15000 Adjustable Axle Stand 15ton ~ MotoringDeals.com

Screw type axle stand with ball bearing thrust-race for smooth operation – even under load. Includes height adjustment extension handle. Ideal for supporting and positioning heavy loads. Minimum height 620mm. Maximum height 825mm.

motoringdeals.com

 

[Pilatus]

Thanks everyone . I need to take rear wheel of my old MF 6290 , to adjust internal hand brake adjusting but, so that is why I asked the questions re axle stand and wheel movers, at 69 (my age)!!! my reactions aren’t so quick

 

[yellow belly]

It is fine having strong stands and wheel Carter for safety

but always work out where you are going to escape if it fails and falls have plenty of room so you can step away and let
it fall. Concrete floor may not be strong enough to take the weight of the stand
plan for the worst and live tomorrow