How Much Weight????

[Carl1]

I have a 3 point drum mower(1200 pounds).

How much weight do I need to counterbalance the mower
any advice will help.

p.s. IH 574 tractor

 

[art]

That tractor has a good base weight although the base design is mean't for a loader meaning light in the front end depending on the front axle used. I'd try it first and see what you need to hold it down or stable.

 

[diyDave]

What brand didja get? I just got a CCM 165, I am mounting it on a D-10 Allis, and I'm thinking I need a Wheel weight or 2 on the left wheel, but front to back seems OK.

 

[Carl1]

I went with a Reese 2070. so far it works great I mounted about 200lbs of weight up front.

by the way when learning to use it I found that it will cut chain link fence without a problem!!!!!!!!

 

[diyDave]

Also, when cutting a cow pasture, it will flip Sh*t at you faster than a cow with the runs!