Adding a 3-pt ballast box to the rear of my BX1870 for additional weight for plowing snow. And "yes" it is coming. Inside box is approx. 5 CF. A cubic foot of concrete weights 150#, without splitting hairs. This means concrete would weight 750#, plus box of approx. 100#. 850# total (approx.) Would the BX be able to lift this weight? Should I maybe NOT fill the box completely? Can always add #'s more later. Rear are also filled with WWF. BX spec. suggest it would lift this. Anyone have this setup?
Lift capacity on 3-pt bx1870
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GreensvilleJay
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Equipment
BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
According to the sale flyer, it'll lift 680#, 24" from the tractor.
I'd pour 3CF of concrete in ( 450#+-), try that.. If not enough, pour a bag, pour, try again....
I'd pour 3CF of concrete in ( 450#+-), try that.. If not enough, pour a bag, pour, try again....
GibbyESS9
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Equipment
2020 Bx23s,BX2672 plow, Titan Forks, Land Pride 48” BB, FEL, Bestco Flail mower
new_bx80.pdf (kubotausa.com)
I think you will be over weight with the setup you just described. Above is link to 3 point hitch capacity of bx23s.
I think you will be over weight with the setup you just described. Above is link to 3 point hitch capacity of bx23s.
I added a ballast box to my L2501. Yeah, I know, it's a bigger tractor. I put concrete blocks into the ballast box as they'd be easy to remove to play with the weight. Pouring concrete would be heavier but a more permanent solution. I've found that little bit of extra weight makes all the difference I need.