Counter weight

[Dirt Mover]

Lacking rear mounted implements, what do you use to counter the weight of the front loader?

 

[Kennyd4110]

I have a ballast box full of concrete.

 

[alansz400]

This full of dirt and loaded tires. Still looking for a way to add some wheel weights.

 

[skeets]

Welcome Dirt Mover,, Weights come in all sizes and shapes from 55 gallon drums filled with rock or cement to old bar bell weights, to some outstanding custom ballast boxes, Wheel weights made from some really heavy steel and of course tires filled with water or aintfreeze or beet juice,, theres a ton of different way to go,,, if you take the time and look around in here a bit you will find the answer to most all your questions,,,, Oh and pictures man we like pictures

 

[Bluegill]

I use a box blade with extra weight added. Or a log skidder I made with
wheel weights added. My 3800 does best with 800-1000 lbs on the 3 pt.

Wheel weights and tire ballast are great for traction and stability, but do
not take the place of a counter weight on the 3 pt hitch.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Wheel weights and tire ballast are great for traction and stability, but do
not take the place of a counter weight on the 3 pt hitch.

I agree 100%. You must have adequate weight BEHIND the rear axle to take the weight off of the front axle.

 

[trouble11]

My Backhoe is My Counter Weight.

 

[lreops]

I formed out a plywood box and filled it with 9 eighty pound bags of concrete.

Ron

 

[In Utopia]

6 70lb. concrete blocks with room to spare for tools and chains on top for my L175

 

[Bluegill]

I agree 100%. You must have adequate weight BEHIND the rear axle to take the weight off of the front axle.

Yep, well said!

 

[gpreuss]

Utopia,
Those tires make a mean looking L175!! Well done ballast box.

 

[Billdog350]

I used a scrap concrete block from a concrete plant. They sell the 18"x18"x5' blocks for around $20 (cheaper than buying concrete). I hammerdrilled through the block and broke it in half, and then drilled a hole through the middle to fit a rod through which goes through my 3pt. Works very well and is compact (tall but narrow).

The home-made ballasts are nice because people add on the hitch feature, a 2" receiver, extra room, etc. I just wanted something cheap and easy to install.

 

[trouble11]

I agree with gpreuss,
Mean looking Tires. !!!

 

[tsafa]

25 lb plates run through a 7/8 bar for a total 500 lbs on the 3 pt.

 

[Nyquil Junkie]

I figured I would just leave the roto tiller on the back.
It's pretty heavy.

 

[nightdevil]

I formed out a plywood box and filled it with 9 eighty pound bags of concrete.

Ron

very creative