Putting weight on the front of Bs

[mike paulson]

Hey fellas, I need some ideas. I was out plowing snow with my b2620 and it was about 14 inch's deep. The little machine did great but occasionally the front end got pushed over a bit here and there. I have chains on the rear and weight in my dirt scoop and the rear stayed put.
But I'm looking for ideas to get more front wheel traction? Oh I must add that I have the Kubota 6ft snow blade and sub frame assembly setup.

 

[BAP]

I put a set of tire chains on the front of my B2920 along with a rear set. Makes a tremendous difference in the steering. I had a pair that came off my old lawn mower tractor that fit and were light weight.

 

[TobyGaff]

Another option is to use a product like RimGuard. It adds a fairly significant amount of weight to the tractor, although not all to the front of the tractor since those tires are smaller, but the extra weight does help the traction.

http://www.rimguard.biz

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Read your manual, Most if not all tractors DO NOT recommend filling the front tire with liquid!

 

[Russell King]

These may be able to be put on front wheels and use free weights.
http://lugghandles.com/

 

[85Hokie]

These may be able to be put on front wheels and use free weights.
http://lugghandles.com/

That is a fantastic idea!!! Stay away from trees and cars near the sides!

 

[gpreuss]

Keep your eyes on local garage sales - you can often find weights for a song. I like the looks of the brackets for them.

 

[Dan_R_42]

I would be concerned the the extra weight from the front wheel weights would over stress the front drive train & steering of the 4x4 system. Does anyone else feel the same way?

 

[Eric McCarthy]

I think the biggest problem is trying to push 14 inches of deep snow with a 6 foot blade on a subcompact tractor. I run a B6100 with a 4ft blade, sometimes its all it can do to push snow, it works better pushing snow backwards then forwards.

 

[mike paulson]

I think the biggest problem is trying to push 14 inches of deep snow with a 6 foot blade on a subcompact tractor. I run a B6100 with a 4ft blade, sometimes its all it can do to push snow, it works better pushing snow backwards then forwards.

Are you kidding, it pushes better than some full sized P/U's I've seen. And pushing snow up a 1/2 mile long private road backwards isn't an option.

 

[gpreuss]

I do not believe the wheel weights would particularly hurt the front end, other than making it pull harder. You get into trouble when you try to space out the wheels. Simply adding a wheel weights is probably easier on the front end than suitcase weights .

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Mine walks sideways to much if I drive forward with the blade at an angle trying to move snow from oneside to the other. If I spin the blade around and push backwards I do alot better.

I don't understand how such a small tractor roughly the same size as mine is pushing a 6ft blade, but if it works it works.

 

[mike paulson]

I was watching a neighbor with a similar sized New Holland today and he had chains on the front wheel and no apparent weight on the front and he was pushing todays snow with much better results. I also noticed today plowing 14plus inchs that alittle less blade angle and alittle more speed helped keep the front wheels in line.
Still getting used to this little tank, only had it for a month and this only the second or 3rd snow fall I've plowed with it.
Gotta add this tractor runs cirlcles around my 4500 lb Massey 50 when it comes to pushing snow and just about everything else.
I will be heading to Tractor Supply tomorrow for a set of front chains and am certain now I will be good to go.....

 

[kubotasam]

I run chains on front and back of both of the B7100 tractors that I use in the winter. Have used then this way for years. I also have 50 lb wheel weights on each front wheel of the tractor with the back hoe mounted. Not so much for snow moving traction but to keep the front on the ground to counter balance the weight of the backhoe when going up steep hills.

 

[Rust Addict]

Seems that this is a common interest.

Made some front tire chains with the old snowblower chain and the left over new chain from the box of 10ft I ordered.

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2711&d=1291826547

 

[bmwmike]

These may be able to be put on front wheels and use free weights.
http://lugghandles.com/

I made my own for the rear and would do the same for the front if I needed them, very easy to make. I got the weights at the scrap yard for 22 cents a pound. I did 100 lbs per rear wheel.
mike

 

[mbnorton]

Just a thought
Since you have chains on rear and have a front blade...... why not remove weight off the rear. If you add weight on front you will remove weight off of the rears?????

 

[Dan_R_42]

Just a thought
Since you have chains on rear and have a front blade...... why not remove weight off the rear. If you add weight on front you will remove weight off of the rears?????

I'm trying to keep an open mind here, but not sure I follow the logic here. Please expand on what you are thinking, on how and why that would work.

 

[mbnorton]

you are using a front blade. If you are that is weight on your front tires. The weight on the dirt scoop on your three point hitch removes weight from front tires and put more on your rear tires. the rear wheels acts as a pivot. Remove weight from rear dirt scoop should add weight to your front tires by pivoting on your rear tires. Like a see saw. I am not saying it will work just try.

 

[mike paulson]

you are using a front blade. If you are that is weight on your front tires. The weight on the dirt scoop on your three point hitch removes weight from front tires and put more on your rear tires. the rear wheels acts as a pivot. Remove weight from rear dirt scoop should add weight to your front tires by pivoting on your rear tires. Like a see saw. I am not saying it will work just try.

Still need the weight on the rear for pushing piles and drifts....