front weights

[don123]

where can i buy front weights for an L3010? the dealer quoted $75/weight. sounds a little high to me.
thanks

 

[Darren]

If you're buying new Kubota weights all you can do is check several dealers and try for a better price.

If you either make or have someone else up the bracket for you, it's possible to find all sorts of weights in tractor scrap yards. The other idea is to rig up a bracket that will take used weight lifting weights. There's any number of ways to add weight to the front. You could rig up a concrete block with embedded brackets and detachable legs that you drive up to and pin on.

An expensive way would be to foam fill the front tires. That would probably add 100 to 200 lbs. If you have a loader
the loader frame is going to complicate things.

 

[tbarber]

JD suitcase weights are $35. each and weight 42 lbs.

 

[Inspector507]

I made a bracket that I use to bolt on surplus weights from a weight lifting machine. I have 9 of them hanging there. Along with the bracket and weights it equals 151 lbs. I could try to post pictures when I get home later.

 

[Inspector507]

Here is the bracket that I welded together to hang the weights from

 

[Inspector507]

I used a piece of black pipe to slide in the holes in the weights, I can use all 9 of them or as many as I feel i'll need

 

[Inspector507]

Here's another view of the same weights

 

[don123]

excellent job.
thanks
this gives me great insight on making one
don

 

[Mrwurm]

That's some great looking fabrication!
Looks factory made!
Jerry W

 

[looch]

Very nice. For some reason I hadn't thought of using those rectangular, machine-type weights. Looks like a simple, fun project.

Thanks

 

[wichiwichi]

I made a front weight for mine using square tubing and filling it with used lead tire weights. Can leave the weight on with either the fel on or off. (most tire shops will give you the weights)

 

[chrisjbell]

Any chance you can post a picture of the weights that work well with your FEL? I've got a B7300, which is a small tractor, and with the loader on there isn't any room to mount weights up front. I'm always looking for ideas as my property is very hilly.