Gehl 5640 E wheels

[emilbanks]

Does anyone know if the wheels are reversible on Gehl or do you have to buy wheel spacers. All I want to doo is get the wheels moved out by an inch or so to put some chains on ther tires Thanks Emil

 

[skidsteer.ca]

Not sure on there offset off hand, but pull one off and check the inside versus outside measurement and let us know!
Ken

 

[Land-Tech]

Not sure on there offset off hand, but pull one off and check the inside versus outside measurement and let us know!
Ken

I have a 5635 and I run chains without reversing the wheels. You put the single hooks to the inside and the binder to the outside. My wheels look like they would reverse about 1.5" although I have never done it. My Mustang has always been reversed for tracks and I think there is noticeable stability and traction enhancement. I custom cut my chains to length and only leave one or two links on the inside so there is no excess chain flopping around. I also use a larger chain with longer links so the side chains come further down the sidewall and no problems. If you are worried about scarring the chain case I don't think it would matter either way, things get loose. good luck Scott

 

[emilbanks]

I have a 5635 and I run chains without reversing the wheels. You put the single hooks to the inside and the binder to the outside. My wheels look like they would reverse about 1.5" although I have never done it. My Mustang has always been reversed for tracks and I think there is noticeable stability and traction enhancement. I custom cut my chains to length and only leave one or two links on the inside so there is no excess chain flopping around. I also use a larger chain with longer links so the side chains come further down the sidewall and no problems. If you are worried about scarring the chain case I don't think it would matter either way, things get loose. good luck Scott

Thank You for the helpful information I did pull a wheel and the rims are reversible so this week-end I am going to change them all out. You gain about 1.5 inches on each wheel and your right about increased stability . All my farm tractors I always reverse the rims it really helps on slopes. I use chains as well but just did not have enough clearance on the 5640E it is really a tight fit . All good advise from everyone Thank You Emil