These adjustable extensions allow for the necessary adjustment range to accommodate both the use of a Rotary Plow in the “narrowest” position, and to be able to easily straddle a 30” bed in the “widest” position. Adjusts quickly with one pin on each side. 1” adjustment increments. Fits All Blitz Tractors, BCS 732 - 948 and will fit Grillo G85d - G110 by using a set of spacer flanges. When mounted to tractor, overall width of projecting inner posts is 41”. As an additional feature, if extra weight is needed for additional traction, you can hang 2” center-hole (Olympic-style) barbell-weight plates right on the inner posts!! If you don’t have the extensions adjusted all the way out, just add the weight-plates on the protruding inner post, and put a pin in the end hole to secure them on. You can add up to 80 lbs. per wheel in this mounting position. If you DO have the extensions adjusted all the way out, the weights can be added on the posts INSIDE the wheels…just slide the wheels off the post, slide some weight-plates on, and slide the wheel back on. NOTE: In this case, it is important to keep the weights as close to the wheels as possible, to not strain the axle bearings of the tractor. So slide the weights up against the inside of the wheels and put an extra pin in the closest hole in the inner post, to keep the weights in that position.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT FOR THIS “INSIDE” TYPE OF MOUNTING: 50 LBS. PER WHEEL) NOTE: Due to the extra stress/leverage placed on the tractor axle, it is not recommended that these extensions be extended more than 4” per side [8” total] when used with high-traction-requirement implements such as Subsoilers, Moldboard plows, Root digger plows, Dozer blades, etc.)
NOTE: When axle extensions are mounted, the stress on the lug-nuts and axle hub-nuts on the tractor itself are INCREASED due to the “leverage” of the extension (simple physics – the longer the extensions, the more the leverage and the more stress on the fasteners). It is therefore recommended that the axle-nuts and lug-nuts be checked for tightness at least TWICE per year when any “long” axle extensions are installed.