Ballast How much counterweight do i need?

[gladehound]

That's a concern I have had in the back of my mind. What if I go too heavy or too far back, and the front end gets too light to dig or not enough traction for turning or even worse....going up hill with the weight on and nothing in the bucket. Could really be tough to steer. LOL

You don't need only one set up. Why not fill the tires and add a little weigh on the draw bar and call it good. For those times that you need more - and you will know when that is, just add a big weight box that sticks out the back a bit.

 

[buickanddeere]

What ever is limited by either the rockshaft lift or the rear tire capacity. The weight should be low to keep the center of gravity down.