Posted by Tx Jim on March 31, 2023 at 06:33:37 from (156.146.177.2):
In Reply to: How much weight? posted by Paul 300 U on March 31, 2023 at 05:34:17:
Counter balance weight on rear of tractor is a lot more affective for aiding in rear tire traction & improving performance of power steering than wheel weights or liquid ballast.
Here is results of a test I performed several yrs ago utilizing 2 rd bales of hay & local truck scale. Note differences of 600#s in weight front tires exerted on scale with & without rear ballast.
My M7040 & LA1353 loader with cast rear wheels weighs 7670#s
Kubota M7040 tractor/loader with bale on frt & rear 9630#s
Frt bale weighs 1090#s
rear bale weighs 870#s
Frt axle only on scale with bale on frt and bale on the rear 5380#s
Frt axle only on scale with bale on frt no rd bale on the rear 5990#s
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