What should my rear ballast weigh ?

[texasjohn]

Oh, dear me... guess I gotta be even more explicit.

I also have liquid loaded rear tires..'bout 500 lbs in each one.

With no 3ph implement, it is totally easy for me to turn the tractor over...nope, haven't done it, but such would result, clearly, if I went ahead and ignored my inner sense and I don't even have to approach max FEL loading.

The ONLY way to be safe out there is to have LOTS of rear ballast AND follow rules 1 and 2 AND use good judgment while tractoring.

Stay safe out there...I've said my piece on this thread, relayed my practices based on experience moving max FEL weight.

 

[sailorman]

TexasJohn, those are good rules you posted. Iagree.

 

[RoyJackson]

Adding ballast weight to the 3PH is just about the most unprofessioal thing I have ever heard of. In time it will do damage to the dirveline and bearings. In the tire ballast is the answer.Tire ballast put the wieght on the ground not on the bearings and driveline. You 3PH is always open of use.

Well, laddie...if you think adding ballast to the 3PH is unprofessional, then Deere, Kubota, NH and other manufacturers who sell ballast boxes and write ballasting instructions in their loaders manuals are unprofessional.

I dunno, buddy...I just don't think you have a clue...
(yes, gentlemen...I'm on my third Black and Tan and my inhibitions are diminishing...)

 

[kennyd]

Well, laddie...if you think adding ballast to the 3PH is unprofessional, then Deere, Kubota, NH and other manufacturers who sell ballast boxes and write ballasting instructions in their loaders manuals are unprofessional.

I dunno, buddy...I just don't think you have a clue...
(yes, gentlemen...I'm on my third Black and Tan and my inhibitions are diminishing...)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What he said...And I haven't even had a drink yet:thumbsup:

 

[lmalcomb]

let the flames begin :laughing:

 

[rjkobbeman]

Well, laddie...if you think adding ballast to the 3PH is unprofessional, then Deere, Kubota, NH and other manufacturers who sell ballast boxes and write ballasting instructions in their loaders manuals are unprofessional.

I dunno, buddy...I just don't think you have a clue...
(yes, gentlemen...I'm on my third Black and Tan and my inhibitions are diminishing...)

I was going to reply too... but after proof-reading my post, it was a lot safer to cancel it!

 

[RoyJackson]

I am sorry if I crumpled anyones feathers. I will just keep my thoughts to myself.

Nah...don't do that.
Just make sure you got thick skin and don't take this too seriously...it's just an internet forum.

 

[glc24]

I am sorry if I crumpled anyones feathers. I will just keep my thoughts to myself.

Maybe you could stand to learn a few things about ballast from these posts yourself.

So many people have the wrong idea about using tire weight for FEL ballast.
To properly ballast your FEL,the weight has to be BEHIND the rear axle.
The purpose is twofold,to keep the rear end on the ground AND take weight OFF the front axle.

Greg

 

[Duffster]

I was going to reply too... but after proof-reading my post, it was a lot safer to cancel it!

So I am not the only one that does that. :laughing:

 

[Duffster]

To properly ballast your FEL,the weight has to be BEHIND the rear axle.

Ummm...that is almost as bad as the unprofessional coment.

Sorry but you can properly ballast a loader with wheel weight.

I would consider the weight behind the wheels to be counterweight.