why is this not recommended for use with tractors or small wheeled devices? I want to use it with a hand truck with inflatable rubber tires.
1595602
Inflatable tires should be fine. As for weight, a hand cart will be in the weight rating providing it's under 500lbs. More than that and they flex.
1595603
(1)This item on its own is fine for small wheeled vehicles. Larger tractors I believe it would be recommended that you use something to lock the ramps at a distance needed to drive your tractor up safely.(2) Wheels under 3 inches will cause problems with the way the ramps are perforated to give traction.
1595604
The perforated aluminum that serves as the base where the wheels or tires roll up the runners is paper thin, small wheels would probably catch into the voids. With that said, inflatable tires such as those on your hand truck, if they are not too small, would probably be ok. I would stay away from these runners, I gave them a very poor rating after my purchase, they are the ultimate in cheap.
541816
I would not use for this application unless you can get the tractor tank higher then the fuel can you are transferring old fuel into.
803757
I'm using it with a 23 HP, 4 WD Tractor with 440 lbs. of Rim Guard tire ballast. The one thing that can stop you is lack of traction. I haven't wanted for more power but I have been frustrated by lack of traction a couple of times. Overall experience is that it does a great job!
269087
I probably depends on how heavy your load is. The tires are inflated tires, not solid tires. It pulls really well on my lawn. I can tell you that if I went beach camping I would definately bring it. I do love it.
805746
Bettyann, I have this inflator, but I use it to inflate or "top off" my car tires or my lawn tractor tires. It does a good job on those in a very reasonable amount of time. I assume it would also do a good job in your situation even though yours is more about the volume of air at relative low pressure while my use is more about the pressure of the air at relatively low volume. Hope this helps a little.
644871
Realistically, this compressor is inadequate for the job. The volume it produces is far too small to do a tire in a reasonable amount of time. ARB offers a tire inflation kit (part #171302) that can be fitted to any of the larger compressors such as the CKMA12. However, even that model is slow. Expect a 30 minute fill time for a tire.
1171764
This cart is the handiest thing! My wife uses it with a milk crate fastened to it using a bungee cord to transport her frozen food purchases to the freezer in the basement. We have a standard cart which is much larger and the tires are always needing air when we go to use it. However, the regular one will handle larger and heavier loads. Hope this helps!
1537435
Generally it works well unless the front tires are under inflated. Because the tire valve is at a bad angle they are very difficult to inflate unless you take the front wheels off.The front tinflatable tires are a serious design flaw. I had to order an extra ser sinceone of my tires arrive flat.
377232
sorry, I have not. Not sure how well it would work with the tires, to me...they are pretty low profile.
521990
If the rim is sized properly (12" D x ?? W), the tire should be heavy duty enough to serve in any application. The tread pattern is well suited to a four wheel drive tractor. I hold doubts that even a 12 inch front wheel would be as wide as this product, though. Mine is mounted on a 60" cut MTD-PRO similiar to the other responses. The intended usage is for the rear drive wheels of turf cutters. Good luck...
2005681
I don't know. Never tried it. But based on knowledge of beach sands and this item - Really soft sand - not at all. medium to firm might be ok. I am not sure what wheeled vehicle/cart works well in really soft sand. You'd need fat tires to make that happen. Good Luck.
1701407
I used it on a diesel tractor. Have not had any problems. So my answer is yes.
2039058
Don't know for your specific application, but adjustments can be made. We used them on semi tractors for yard work. Those steering wheels were a bit too large a diameter, so we bent the u-bracket so it fit okay. If your steering wheel is too small you could wrap the steering wheel with something to make it thick enough for the u-bracket to grab onto. Hope this helps. The product is working very well for us.
1253608
What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never... » Read More What are you installing Slime into. I don't believe they recommend using slime for any tire that will be used on highways. It is mainly for construction equipment, farm equipment any off-road vehicle that does not require wheel balancing. It is not recommended,if I remember correctly, for any speeds over 35-45 mph. Yes it can be used on front tires. My commercial mower has it in all 4 tires. i have used Slime now for 5 months without having to add air to any tires. Previously I had to add air every use because of thorns and briars sometimes every couple hours. I can not believe I never installed Slime before this, what a timesaver. « Show Less
374662
I would be concerned with using it on the smaller rim. If the lawn tractor is used somewhat roughly, I could see the tube wanting to turn, or slip, on the inside of the rim. If the tube can slip, it will tear the stem. I tore one stem while just filling it with air and the stem wanted to move a little on the rim from where I first had it. This was my fault but I'm just saying, there not hard to damage. And since there are tubes for 18x9.5 on Amazon, I would just go with one of those. If I was in a hurry and you already had that one, I would try it because it may be close enough that you never have issues. But I would order the correct size and have it ready in case that one became damaged. If I was not in a rush, I would hate to do that work twice.
1031329
Pretty much this is your gadget. Excellent for inflating small toys, bike tires in a few seconds. With car tires, inflation from zero pressure can be accomplished, but not recommended routinely. For top ups of under inflated auto tires, this is your handy tool. The storage tank holds enough for a remote inflation if a power supply is not available. Just remember to drain the storage tank of air when you are finished for the day!!Darin
410748
Sorry to have a negative answer, but differently not. While the large wheels do make moving about smooth as possible on solid ground, or pavement. The tires are very narrow and would sink in the sand causing serious injury. I am not knowledgeable as to a device that could fit your, or your loved ones needs. I just read comments left by others.....I have to use an analogy that the tires are narrower than a bicycle, and there are four of them.As an able bodied person, I could not handle this rollator on sand. Please do not try...Erwin Batchelder