Ballast ?

[totouchantler]

I'll soon be buying a L3901. I have a question about safety and weight distribution. One of the heaviest implements i ask my tractor to lift at the three point hitch is a brillion seeder (aprox 1300lbs). Im getting all tires loaded at the dealer. Will I want to also carry weight in my bucket loader? If so how much? Thanks in advance. You guys have been so helpful.

Chris

 

[lostcreekranch]

I wouldn't load front tires, just unneeded stress on front axel. If 1300 lbs. is too heavy for 3-point on that tractor you should consider a slightly larger tractor.

 

[ovrszd]

I'm with Rick. Not being familiar with the tractor I have no opinion about whether you are overloading it or not. If the seeder use is rare and it seems light in the front, load the bucket with dirt or whatever. Then when not using the seeder you can rid the tractor of the weight. Adding fluid to the front means your footprint is always heavier and can't be lightened.

I don't like to do much 3pt work with my FEL on. So I remove it a lot. I built a weight rack for the front and have 1200lbs of suitcase weights I can add if/when needed.

 

[totouchantler]

Hi Rick. From what I have researched the tractor is rated to lift close to 2000lbs at the hitch. What am I missing here? Thanks in advance.

 

[Mysfyt]

Haven't done much 3 point work with mine so I can't really help with your specific question, but for front end loader work, rear ballast is mandatory. Along with filling my rear tires, I added 1000 lbs extra with wheel weights and the stability is excellent.

 

[lostcreekranch]

Hi Rick. From what I have researched the tractor is rated to lift close to 2000lbs at the hitch. What am I missing here? Thanks in advance.

Not familiar with your tractor of choice, you are probably ok. Just not a great idea to put fluid in front tires.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

If you have a loader, it is very unlikely you'll need additional front ballast especially if the drill has limited ground engagement.

 

[totouchantler]

Rick. Thanks for the advice. I'll tell the dealer to only load the rear tires.

Mysfyt... how much in wheel weights would you add to the machine I'm buying. The tractor's weight is aprox 2700 lbs w/o loader (which I'm getting, it will be put on at the dealership or factory). I'm not sure how much the FEL weighs....the the gross wight will be 2700 lbs + loaded rear tires + the weight of the FEL.

Thanks guys!

 

[lostcreekranch]

Rick. Thanks for the advice. I'll tell the dealer to only load the rear tires.

Mysfyt... how much in wheel weights would you add to the machine I'm buying. The tractor's weight is aprox 2700 lbs w/o loader (which I'm getting, it will be put on at the dealership or factory). I'm not sure how much the FEL weighs....the the gross wight will be 2700 lbs + loaded rear tires + the weight of the FEL.

Thanks guys!

You might consider loading your rear tires, then operate it for a while, before adding wheel weights. You may not need them.

I have an LS XR4046HC with loaded rear tires and no wheel weights. Very stable operation.

 

[totouchantler]

Thanks rick... good idea. Looks like your LS is a bit more tractor than the one I have targeted for my needs. I'll do as you say and see how it goes. Sure does look like you keep your tractor busy!