Posted by Geo-TH,In on June 12, 2015 at 11:23:19 from (172.78.127.63):
Some people on YT seem to think that rear ballast is the answer to keeping the rear wheels on the ground when lifting with front bucket. That will work, but it does nothing to remove the weight off the front axle. I made 6 concrete weights, 75# each. My little guy's front bucket is rated a little over 1700#, a ¼ yard bucket. It can lift that and more. I can lift enough to pull the rear wheels off the ground.
The hoe weighs only 3100# and lets say I can lift 1900# and it lifts the rear wheels. Physics says all the weight of the tractor plus the 1900# is supported by the 2 front wheels, 5000# total. Adding ballast to the rear tires does nothing to remove the 5000# off the front axle. Yes, rear ballast will keep the rear tires on the ground, but no weight transfer.
My 450# bar bell weights will transfer the tractor's weight off the front tires and move all of it to the rear tires. I'm sure some will argue this fact, but pic says it all. By extending it more, it will also transfer some of the front bucket weight too. I just have to remember to pull the bar bells in before I dump the front bucket or I get a free ride. It's was a little scary at first, but the ride is over as soon as the back hook hits the ground.
Sometimes when I working away form the bar bells, I'll grab a log or something to add ballast.
Neighbor had me make him a 55 gallon drum full of concrete and attach it to a 3 pt hitch so he can lift round bails of hay for his cows.
Physics lesson is over for the day. Try it before you knock it.
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