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[Lowridin67]

So, I got my first tractor. I found a Mitsubishi MT180D for what I thought was a good deal. It is an 18.5 HP 3 cyl diesel, 4WD, manual trans. It came with a 4' box scraper and I "stole" a 60" Bush Hog for $150. The Bush Hog is a little heavy and I want to add some ballast to the front. What is a good source for ballast?
I've been looking for a used FEL, but not sure what will be compatible. I am an engineer and fabricator, so I'm not afraid to have to modify something. But I haven't had the chance to look at a compact with one to see how they attach.
I've been thinking about making an attachment to have a quick release for the 3 point and incorporate a ball to be able to move my boat, car trailer and chicken coup around. Before I do, does anyone know of one I can just purchase?
Thanks for your help.

 

[bearthebruce]

This guy made the hitch adapter you seem to be speaking about:

 

[kenmbz]

Welcome to TBN and I hope you find your answers

 

[bearthebruce]

Quick Google Search for a FEL on your tractor found this:

Tractor Mounted Front-End Loader on Mitsubishi Tractor, Mitsubishi Tractor Loader, Loader Attachment for Mitsubishi Tractor, Kishan Loader, Tractor Loaders

Kishan Loader is leading manufacturer & exporter of Loaders, Tractor Loader, Front-End Loaders, Loader for Tractor, Wagons, Landscaping Equipments, Earthmoving Equipments, Tractor Trolly, Tractor Front Loaders, Tractor Dumper, Oil Tanker, agriculture implements, reversible plough

kishanloader.com

 

[Thomas]

Welcome to TBN.

Over the years TBN'ers have come with good ideas...use SEARCH and kick back.

 

[RjCorazza]

If you proceed with adding the fel you can skip the front weights. I had to add 200 lbs of suitcase weights to my first non fel equipped tractor to keep the front end down when using most rear implements.
Enjoy your tractor!

 

[true temper]

Which rail line do you work for?

 

[Rebeldad1]

Had a Mitsubishi MT20D. Great tractor and would do anything for its size. Started out with a 4' brush hog , was perfect. Tried a 5'. Would handle everything and like yours was a bit heavy. Decided to stick with the 4'er . Didnt want to break the tractor. Maybe too much torque if it hit something. Make sure you run a PTO with a clutch on it. Too hard to get replacement parts for. Easy one to trade a 5' for a 4' one for.

 

[airbiscuit]

Lots of places sell trailer movers - Titan Attachments, Northern Tool, King Kutter, etc.

3 Point Trailer Mover For Tractor - Three Point Trailer Hitch (Free Shipping) Titan Attachments™

It's usually cheaper and better to buy a tractor with a loader than find one to mount. Use what you have for a while, and sell it so you can buy a tractor with a loader. We all started with our first tractor.

Bolt a 2' length of railroad rail on the front of your tractor for weight.

 

[MossRoad]

Welcome to TBN!

 

[Lowridin67]

Which rail line do you work for?

Sorry, should have been more specific. I am a mechanical engineer.