Rear Wheel Weight

[powershop]

Can anyone tell me why Kubota says not to run rear wheel weights and filled tires at the same time? I have a BX2200 with FEL and wheel weights but need more ballast to do FEL work on side hills. Dan

 

[hazmat]

They don't want you to overload the axles. If you had wheel weights + fluid + something on the three point, you could potentially damage an axle.

Do you have something on the three point & still tipping? You may want to reconsider the slopes you are operating on.

I think you'd be OK with wheel weights & filled tires, provided you took off the weights when you used the three point hitch.

 

[rlw]

You'd be better off putting on an attachment or making a ballast box for your additional weight. You'll get more "bang for your buck" so-to-speak by getting the ballast further back. By putting ballast 24" behind the rear axle centerline, you'll get the same counter-balance effect with approximately 30% less weight. ie. 100# at the wheels is equivalent to abount 70# 24" back.

 

[hazmat]

rlw,

you're correct for up & down hills, but not necessarily for side to side hills. Although, the more weight on the back end, the better.

Lets say you only have 200# to put on,

If you need a "wheelie bar" use weight off the three point

If you need "training wheels" use weight on the wheels.

 

[powershop]

Thanks guys! I now have wheel weights at 70 lbs each. I can use my rear box blade, but was looking for lower center of gravity weight.(filled tires) But the owners manual warns against using both. Dan

 

[hazmat]

Do you have a MMM? Its a good way to add some weight nice and low & wide. I don't know how rough an area you are working, so ground clearance may be an issue.

Definitely put your box scraper on, that will help.