Ballast box question

[JamesF]

I use my box blade (~500 lbs) as a counter weight when using using the FEL and don't have stability issues even with the bucket full of small rock. Also putting water in the rear tires will help with stability.

 

[jodebg]

I did it. Works great, but it's not ideal for a couple of reasons - 1. the hitch if pretty far behind the tires, so backing trailers is a little different - but easily enough learned. Also really heavy tongue weights in addition to the ballast weight might make your front end light. 2. I can't see over my ballast (or through it) so hooking up is slightly problematic.

These are super minor so I don't regret doing it at all. Easy and useful.

One thing to consider - if you should tip your ballast box over - do you have a way to grab on to it and right it so that you can hook up again? I managed to do this the other day and it was another small PITA that I might have thought out better during construction.

First order of business...don't tip over the ballast box

Installing a D-ring on both sides may help? Can also be used for lifting and skidding, as well.

 

[k0ua]

I put a hitch receiver on mine. I have used it several times to carry a sprayer.

 

[jodebg]

Nice idea! I'm going to explore this, thanks.

kOua...would like to see how you made this platform extend out from the receiver. Thanks.