Weight boxes from Woods
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gabby
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Hey John,
I had a nice weight box but I got rid of it. I found that it made more sense to keep my rollover blade hooked up in place of the weight box. It provided about the same amount of weight but it was also useful to do work with, so it served two purposes. Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?
Gabby
I had a nice weight box but I got rid of it. I found that it made more sense to keep my rollover blade hooked up in place of the weight box. It provided about the same amount of weight but it was also useful to do work with, so it served two purposes. Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?
Gabby
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?)</font>
Like you, I usually have enough ballast on the back with some implement, but I had noticed a lot of questions from people about these and thought it would be a nice easy alternative to making something.
Since these don't take up a lot of space, they would be easier to use than say a big can filled with concrete or something like I've seen some posts of.
John
Like you, I usually have enough ballast on the back with some implement, but I had noticed a lot of questions from people about these and thought it would be a nice easy alternative to making something.
Since these don't take up a lot of space, they would be easier to use than say a big can filled with concrete or something like I've seen some posts of.
John
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I don't have filled rears on my NH TC24 because I use it mostly for mowing, but because of that I picked up a weight box and while I rarely use it, when I am moving a lot heavy stuff with the FEL I slip on the weight box.
The thing I like about the box is that it is much smaller than a rear blade or similar implement so if I am working in a tight space I don't have to worry about the rear implement knocking against anything (or worse yet knocking down anything).
My weight box is a modified New Holland unit. I lowered the lower pins to allow the box to work with quick hitch. I also welded on a set of heavy duty casters so I can roll it around.
The thing I like about the box is that it is much smaller than a rear blade or similar implement so if I am working in a tight space I don't have to worry about the rear implement knocking against anything (or worse yet knocking down anything).
My weight box is a modified New Holland unit. I lowered the lower pins to allow the box to work with quick hitch. I also welded on a set of heavy duty casters so I can roll it around.
mhalla
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<font color="green">Very interesting. I had never seen a weight box that came with a cover. Granted I haven't seen many weight boxes so maybe I shouldn't be surprised by the cover.
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Mike </font>
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Very interesting. I had never seen a weight box that came with a cover. Granted I haven't seen many weight boxes so maybe I shouldn't be surprised by the cover. )</font>
I think maybe the pics have an optical illusion as there is no top. One of the views shows a shot into the boxes which are open on top when attached.
These are good for adding sand, dirt, gravel, etc. to gain the needed weight, and have a hole at each front corner to drain water. Sorry if the pics didn't show the opening clearly. John
I think maybe the pics have an optical illusion as there is no top. One of the views shows a shot into the boxes which are open on top when attached.
These are good for adding sand, dirt, gravel, etc. to gain the needed weight, and have a hole at each front corner to drain water. Sorry if the pics didn't show the opening clearly. John
Archdean
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When I bought my Kubota7510 there happened to be a weight box laying outside (no-one ever wanted) which I asked them to throw in with the deal along with 4 old
John Deere wheel weights, total weight including box approx 500 lbs. cost to dealer $0, I have no need for this until I takeoff the backhoe later this fall then it will be invaluable... You most certainly need something to offset the FEL to maintain balance of your tractor.
mhalla
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<font color="green">I see now the boxes are on their side and not bottom. An optical illusion of sorts as suggested. Does make me think if their might be value or use for a cover on a weight box.
Mike</font>
Mike</font>
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I see now the boxes are on their side and not bottom. An optical illusion of sorts as suggested. Does make me think if their might be value or use for a cover on a weight box.)</font>
Where that would be an advantage, to me, would be if one could fill the box with water. That would be easy to vary the weight, and a lid would keep it from sloshing all over the place. I suppose a lid would be good too if using a full box with gravel, as some of that might bounce out too. Tractors can get pretty bouncy at times. John
Where that would be an advantage, to me, would be if one could fill the box with water. That would be easy to vary the weight, and a lid would keep it from sloshing all over the place. I suppose a lid would be good too if using a full box with gravel, as some of that might bounce out too. Tractors can get pretty bouncy at times. John
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i dont think i would fill one with water unless it was well baffled as it would slosh around and throw the weight around alot, a lid would be nice tho if it was stored outside so the sand or dirt didnt get soaked and rust out the box when it rained
surfran
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I use bags of playground sand (in the bag). Can very the weight be 50lbs at a time, can remove if you need to easily.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( i dont think i would fill one with water unless it was well baffled as it would slosh around and throw the weight around alot, a lid would be nice tho if it was stored outside so the sand or dirt didnt get soaked and rust out the box when it rained )</font>
Yeah, that could be a problem, but baffling would be fairly easy to put in these boxes, as they're not real big. Some sheet metal that could just hang over the edges and down into the box would probably work.
These particular boxes have a hole in each side that could be plugged and pulled out to empty any water. A cover would be a good idea to keep sand dry. John
Yeah, that could be a problem, but baffling would be fairly easy to put in these boxes, as they're not real big. Some sheet metal that could just hang over the edges and down into the box would probably work.
These particular boxes have a hole in each side that could be plugged and pulled out to empty any water. A cover would be a good idea to keep sand dry. John
Am I the only one that uses the weight or "ballast" box to also haul chains, shovels, chain saw, the occasional Weed trimmer, tools, gloves, etc. I never hear of anyone else using it for this purpose when empty. It's like a REALLY LARGE tool box.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( It's like a REALLY LARGE tool box. )</font>
I'm glad you mentioned that. I had thought of it, but forgot to say anything about it as I was thinking so much about ballast. When I first saw them, I picutred my chain saw motor sticking out of the top! They're not really large, but they would hold a lot of useful tools, right there on the 3pt. John
I'm glad you mentioned that. I had thought of it, but forgot to say anything about it as I was thinking so much about ballast. When I first saw them, I picutred my chain saw motor sticking out of the top! They're not really large, but they would hold a lot of useful tools, right there on the 3pt. John
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