SSV65 counter weights

Baby Backhoe Dirtworks

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Kubota BX23S, GF1800, and looking to expand!
Jul 20, 2026
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Swan River Valley, Manitoba
Hey folks. I'm working with a SSV65 that has more lift than weight to back it up. I understand I can get 50lb weights for the rear of this machine straight from Kubota. 100lbs (50 on each side) doesn't seem like much when stacked against a heavy bale at max lift height. Can a guy put two or three on each side? What would be the maximum recommended additional counterweight? I'm not a fan of AI, and I can't find anything else with a basic internet search. Glanced through a manual (after checking closely through the table of contents) and can't find what Kubota would recommend. Thoughts? Extra points for firsthand experience.
 
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