Bx counter weight

[redharley]

Wandering how much counter weight most are using on rear of tractor when using loader. I generally just use about 60 lbs of old lifting disc's about at end of 3 point arms. Haven't had any issues just Wandering if people use more.

 

[bcp]

Several factory recommendations I've seen are for a counterweight about 2/3 of loader lift capacity.

My BX definitely feels better with a 400 lb weight than with a 200 lb implement. The BX loader manual says not over a 420 lb counterweight.

Bruce

 

[s219]

The Kubota ballast box sold for the BX says to load it with 400#. The box itself is probably 100#.

 

[skipperbrown]

I didn't use much counterweight the first few hundred hrs on my bx and I had premature steering cylinder failure. It is important to keep heavy weight off that front axle if you are going to be doing a lot of turning.

 

[redharley]

Thanks for info guys. Think i Will up my ballast when using loader.

 

[sandyc]

This time of year I use my three point blower at about 400 pounds for a counter weight. Adds a bit of length to the rig but it works.

 

[diesel85]

I do the same with my BX2200. Rear mount blower and keep the loader on for getting into the coves during the winter time... wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[redharley]

I mostly use my RTV 900 for my 1000 ft of driveway when snow falls.. Use bx and loader if banks get high to push them back some. Other than that tractor and loader use just everyday stuff that arises. Lately our winters have not been as bad.

 

[diesel85]

^^^
Same here. Have not used the tractor to clear the driveways in 2 years.

I do have a nice walk behind snow blower. I mostly use it for exercise.

Only time I use the tractor is for true snow emergencies, where it would be silly to use a walk behind machine. Basically more than 2 1/2 feet of snow.

 

[BX23S-1]

I mostly use my RTV 900 for my 1000 ft of driveway when snow falls.. Use bx and loader if banks get high to push them back some. Other than that tractor and loader use just everyday stuff that arises. Lately our winters have not been as bad.

Are your rear tires (liquid) loaded? Might not be a bad idea in itself to get them loaded if they aren`t.

 

[BX23S-1]

^^^
Same here. Have not used the tractor to clear the driveways in 2 years.

I do have a nice walk behind snow blower. I mostly use it for exercise.

Only time I use the tractor is for true snow emergencies, where it would be silly to use a walk behind machine. Basically more than 2 1/2 feet of snow.

Hey Diesel, ain`t you up near the Turning Stone Casino? You better get that tractor ready brother, we got snow comin this year buddie

 

[RaydaKub]

I've got a tractor supply drawbar plus 25 universal gym 10lb plates on it, for 260 lbs or so. Pretty darn good, very compact. Then my neighbor gave me 4 56 lb skid steer suitcase weights. I can add 2 to the drawbar and chain on a 3rd very easily to bring it up to about 435. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! Still very compact, only sticks out a foot beyond the end of the 3pt arms. But it turned my BX into a little bulldozer when I use my rachet rake to take out brush. I haven't yet lifted a wheel with all of that on, but I'll keep trying.