new & frustrated

[the old grind]

Here is an attempt to maximize weight and distance behind the rear axle. It isn't nearly enough, so no prob standing the Deere up on the front wheels at 1000 rpm idle.

It IS a lot better than nothing but I could still use more rocks on the disc ... as I was reminded last week when grubbing yews (or trying to).

btw, by contrast, my NH CUT's FEL is famously anemic, so 60" box blade and filled tires is more than enough for its <1k lb net lift capacity. So much depends on the match-up of machine and FEL, but ballast is a must and more is better this time.

 

[meyerld]

You have got some great advice here. At a minimum if you don't have your rear tires filled with fluid go ahead and do that as a first step. Many dealers do this automatically when they sell a tractor with a loader.