7060 needs some weight

[Captdash]

I just bought a 7060 Cab model after running an orops Case 75A the last 3 years. The case was about 1700 lbs heavier and the difference is definitely affecting the performance with my Kubota.
I have water filled rear tires. I am going to fill the fronts ASAP.
What else can I do to add at least 1000lbs to tractor?

 

[mcmxi]

I just bought a 7060 Cab model after running an orops Case 75A the last 3 years. The case was about 1700 lbs heavier and the difference is definitely affecting the performance with my Kubota.
I have water filled rear tires. I am going to fill the fronts ASAP.
What else can I do to add at least 1000lbs to tractor?

Wheel weights would get you 990lb. That's what I added to my M6060 along with beet juice in the rear tires.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I just bought a 7060 Cab model after running an orops Case 75A the last 3 years. The case was about 1700 lbs heavier and the difference is definitely affecting the performance with my Kubota.
I have water filled rear tires. I am going to fill the fronts ASAP.
What else can I do to add at least 1000lbs to tractor?

Second on the Wheel weights

 

[Captdash]

Wheel weights would get you 990lb. That's what I added to my M6060 along with beet juice in the rear tires.

View attachment 126012

View attachment 126013

How much do those cost? Are they available from someone besides Kubota? Got any links to that setup? Thanks for the pics and info.

 

[Captdash]

How much do those cost? Are they available from someone besides Kubota? Got any links to that setup? Thanks for the pics and info.

Wheel weights would get you 990lb. That's what I added to my M6060 along with beet juice in the rear tires.

View attachment 126012

View attachment 126013

I am almost scared to ask why beet juice? I feel like I am falling for a prank or something .

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I am almost scared to ask why beet juice? I feel like I am falling for a prank or something .

Beet juice (aka Rim Guard) doesn't freeze and it's heavier than water, and it's not corrosive like calcium chloride.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

If cast wheels were an option for my MX, I would have gotten those to add a little more weight than the standard rims. I am not sure but I would suspect those are still an option / available on a larger machine like an M. If considering new rims / tires is that an option you are considering? I think you can still fill and add wheel weights with the cast wheels. I am not sure that gets you the extra weight you are looking for but it might help?

 

[mcmxi]

How much do those cost? Are they available from someone besides Kubota? Got any links to that setup? Thanks for the pics and info.

I got wheel weights for the MX and M through Kubota but there are likely cheaper options. The M uses weights with Kubota part number M8126A. Everything Attachments used to have a good selection at decent prices but that's no longer an option. I bought over 1,000lb of suitcase weights from them for close to $1/lb which included shipping.

Kubota M8126A (REAR WHEEL WEIGHT) Parts Diagrams

Kubota Parts Catalog Lookup. Buy Kubota Parts Online & Save!

www.messicks.com

 

[gator tx]

No need to fill fronts. Just weights on wheels and filled tires with some kind of rear ballast. JMO. Have same tractor with cast centers and filled rear tires with a ballast bx with granite blocks in it. Figured at about 2200ish pounds. The rear ballast really made a difference besides just loaded tires and wheel weights. Perfect!

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I just bought a 7060 Cab model after running an orops Case 75A the last 3 years. The case was about 1700 lbs heavier and the difference is definitely affecting the performance with my Kubota.
I have water filled rear tires. I am going to fill the fronts ASAP.
What else can I do to add at least 1000lbs to tractor?

I wouldn't fill the fronts. Use cast (suitcase) weights. You may already have a weight bracket.

 

[gator tx]

What I meant was for rear tires.

 

[mcmxi]

I am almost scared to ask why beet juice? I feel like I am falling for a prank or something .

@North Idaho Wolfman covered the "why" and I just wanted to add some data. The invoice from the local Kubota dealer showed that my rear tires took a total of 144 gallons of beet juice for a weight of 1,440lb. I paid $586 to have the beet juice added.

I could have had the dealer in Sheridan, WY add the juice but since I had to trailer the M6060 more than 600 miles I decided to wait until the tractor was home. It's 3.5 miles or so from my house to the dealer, so I drive the tractor over there if needed. There's a nice back way to go which pops out right by the dealer, and I only need to get across one busy two-lane road to make it to the service department.

 

[mcmxi]

The rear ballast really made a difference besides just loaded tires and wheel weights. Perfect!

I still need to finish the 3-point suitcase weight rack that I started. I'll be able to put around 1,050lb on the back which includes the rack.

 

[Russell King]

How much do those cost? Are they available from someone besides Kubota? Got any links to that setup? Thanks for the pics and info.

See this site for weights by aftermarket supplier

buy more than 1000 pounds and shipping is free!

Tractor Wheel Weights

Wheel Weights, Idler Weights and Construction Weights.

www.lonestarweights.com

 

[mcmxi]

See this site for weights by aftermarket supplier

buy more than 1000 pounds and shipping is free!

Tractor Wheel Weights

Wheel Weights, Idler Weights and Construction Weights.

www.lonestarweights.com

Why can't they list the price of the weights rather than having a "request pricing" form? It's more than annoying when a company stocks something but won't show a price.

 

[Captdash]

Why can't they list the price of the weights rather than having a "request pricing" form? It's more than annoying when a company stocks something but won't show a price.

I agree. I filled out the stupid form and it didn't have a SUBMIT button. I called and got no answer. Must be a real first class operation.

 

[Captdash]

See this site for weights by aftermarket supplier

buy more than 1000 pounds and shipping is free!

Tractor Wheel Weights

Wheel Weights, Idler Weights and Construction Weights.

www.lonestarweights.com

It has taken me all week to finally get Lonestar Weights on the phone. I called numerous times Monday and Tuesday and left messages for a call back. Started calling again today.
About 4 pm est, someone finally answered the phone.
I really wasn't going to pull the trigger on them yet but I was scared I may never get them on the phone again so, I got a pair of 500 lbers.

Next up a new set of R14 tires.

 

[mcmxi]

It has taken me all week to finally get Lonestar Weights on the phone. I called numerous times Monday and Tuesday and left messages for a call back. Started calling again today.
About 4 pm est, someone finally answered the phone.
I really wasn't going to pull the trigger on them yet but I was scared I may never get them on the phone again so, I got a pair of 500 lbers.

Next up a new set of R14 tires.

Nice! So how much delivered? How are you going to get the weights on? Do you have another tractor or forklift to help with that?

When I installed the Kubota weights I also changed the rear wheel spacing so it was more involved since I had to remove the wheel, flip it around and move it to the other side of the tractor. I used the MX to help with the swap, and even with another person it was a tough job. The dealer would have charged $500 or so for the work so it was worth the trouble to do it myself.

 

[Captdash]

Nice! So how much delivered? How are you going to get the weights on? Do you have another tractor or forklift to help with that?

When I installed the Kubota weights I also changed the rear wheel spacing so it was more involved since I had to remove the wheel, flip it around and move it to the other side of the tractor. I used the MX to help with the swap, and even with another person it was a tough job. The dealer would have charged $500 or so for the work so it was worth the trouble to do it myself.

They were 1300 plus delivered plus the hardware kit.

As for putting them on, I was just going to pick them up with my left arm and put the bolts through with my right hand. LOL

I got a backhoe that I will be using or some other redneck method that sends me to the ER.