Bearsixty7
Veteran Member
I was pouring a slab and figured to have excess concrete so I had the ballast box built and ready. I wanted something that didn't stick back far or wider then the tractor for manuevering in tight spaces.
I calculated the dimensions and was aiming for 1,000 lbs (~50% of what my loader lift capacity is). I got close enough for me .
To me the ideal weight of the rear ballast should be 50-70% of your loader lift capacity.
Your tractor will lift a lot with no ballast, so with 50% or more on the 3pt, you can lift all your loader can handle and the rear tires will stay planted.
I calculated the dimensions and was aiming for 1,000 lbs (~50% of what my loader lift capacity is). I got close enough for me .
To me the ideal weight of the rear ballast should be 50-70% of your loader lift capacity.
Your tractor will lift a lot with no ballast, so with 50% or more on the 3pt, you can lift all your loader can handle and the rear tires will stay planted.