Any plans out there for a Ballast Box for a BX?

[BillK01]

A friend of mine said if I can get him some plans/specs he will make me a ballast box at work (they do a lot of welding).

So does anyone have any plans, dimensions, specs etc for a rear ballast box for a BX series (2360 in my case) tractor?

 

[85Hokie]

A friend of mine said if I can get him some plans/specs he will make me a ballast box at work (they do a lot of welding).

So does anyone have any plans, dimensions, specs etc for a rear ballast box for a BX series (2360 in my case) tractor?

These guys did a bang up job :

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30523

What you need to really think about is WHAT are you going to carry? Long items? Firewood? Rock/stone?

Removable sides?

What angle do you need to keep stuff staying in when going up hill - rear gate?

 

[BillK01]

I'm sorry - I guess I mean something to counter the FEL - like this: https://www.palletforks.com/3-point-category-1-tractor-ballast-box-800-lb-capacity.html

But honestly - seeing it's only $239 it's probably not even worth messing around fabricating one ourselves.

 

[08quadram]

I built one out of wood that i can use the sand tubes i throw in my truck bed during winter. I have it set up so if i have my 3pt hitch installed, i can just back up to it lift up the 3pt and drive away. Works great and was built with scraps.

 

[sgtboz]

While there is CERTAINLY something to be said for the enormous satisfaction we get from building things ourselves, Titan's stuff is usually quite inexpensive.
And in my experience - not junk. I have a set of quick-attach forks and their stump bucket and both are very well built. I got both of 'em off craigslist. However, the things they build are heavy and expensive to ship. I think they may make up some of their lower purchase price on their shipping. Not that you can't figure that out yourself so it's just an FYI!

I'm sorry - I guess I mean something to counter the FEL - like this: https://www.palletforks.com/3-point-category-1-tractor-ballast-box-800-lb-capacity.html

But honestly - seeing it's only $239 it's probably not even worth messing around fabricating one ourselves.

 

[Creature Meadow]

Here is what I did and it serves many purposes. Fill 5 gallon buckets with cement gives you little over 80#'s per bucket that you can take off or add too as needed. I have just over $200 in it.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I welded up a removable rack to install suitcase weights onto the 3PT Qh for my BX. Add only what I need 50# at a time. Working on a rack for the front also (winter project).

Ron

 

[7milesup]

Are you looking for something like this?....

I can get measurements for you if you want. I sized it so that 12, solid concrete blocks will fit inside of it. They are a couple of dollars each and weigh 33 lbs each. I currently have 10 in mine and find that that is great plenty. Also added on a 2" receiver hitch. I did not have a tube laying around so had to fabricate that one too.

 

[majorwager]

Have had this 3 point scoop from Agri Supply forever.. So I made a plate to cover the end and I have some homemade steel weights which are just 8" X 12" sections of 1-1/2 " thick solid steel flat stock. (about 45 lbs. ea. with U bolt welded handle) I just lay in as many as needed, and instant ballast box. Unload it and use it for a scoop as well,