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help with old baker forklift

okslammer ยท 2013-02-20 15:42

Hello new to the forum, I have a 1954 baker hy lift model fggg 40-48 I was wondering if anyone would know what size steer wheels fit this lift, I know this machine is old but it is a great lift starts everytime and I think it could lift the world, just needs new shoes thanks Robert

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  1. #1okslammer2013-02-20 15:45

    This is a fghg not fggg sorry

  2. #2TD242013-02-21 17:06

    Is this a 4 wheel, sit down rider, gas/LP driven truck? If so, are you looking for the "press on" tires for the steer (rear) axle? If above is true, look on the side of what is left of rubber. When new a set of numbers... LIKE... 16 X 4 X 11 1/4 was raised in rubber down close to the band. Means was a steel band with rubbber measuring 16" OD rubber, 4" wide steel band, and 11 1/4 ID of steel band. You may be able to pick up enough to make out the size. If existing rubber is worn down, eat out and chunked out.... jack up the axle, turn the steering wheel hard right of left to stop, lay down and look for it on the INSIDE of the tires. Usually not as beat up as the out side. If you get a size you are sure of, post it here and we can direct you to/locate a vendor. If someone gives you the tires, you are going to have to get some shop with a 100 TON press to press them on your wheels, shucking off the old one as they go on. Sledge and muscle won't do it. LOL LOL