My first project

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Hookblock

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JD 4310
These are some pictures of the first project for my tractor, adding some counter weight to my 4310. One scrap bridge bearing pad 2.25" by 24" by 41" = about 625#. Some scrap angle, rod, and 2x4's. Cost about 10.00 for primer and paint.
 

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   / My first project #2  
Should be all the weight you need, is it for plowing or loader work?
 
   / My first project #4  
Hookblock said:
These are some pictures of the first project for my tractor, adding some counter weight to my 4310. One scrap bridge bearing pad 2.25" by 24" by 41" = about 625#. Some scrap angle, rod, and 2x4's. Cost about 10.00 for primer and paint.
Ooh, that is awesome. Great idea!
 
   / My first project #5  
Makes for a heck of a rear bumper..
 
   / My first project #6  
Looks great.. the only concern I have if you have to drop the rear weight off anywhere but perfectly flat... is it tippy? How stable is it if you bump in to it a bit hard?

JC,
 
   / My first project
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Thanks for the feed back, It was a fun project to work on.


JB4310 Should be all the weight you need, is it for plowing or loader work?

Its for plowing,loader,forks,traction,and...........


JC-jetro Looks great.. the only concern I have if you have to drop the rear weight off anywhere but perfectly flat... is it tippy? How stable is it if you bump in to it a bit hard?

JC,


I was concerned about it tipping also, but it has been very forgiving. The only flat spot is the garage floor, and the drive way. So I have gotten faster at the unlevel hook up when I need to. With the I match I can use the top center hook to catch the top of the weight, and move it to a better spot.
 
   / My first project #8  
With the I match I can use the top center hook to catch the top of the weight, and move it to a better spot.


Good point:) Again great job. I guess your implement will outlast your tractor:D

Jc,
 
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Hiya,

Nice job, very compact, easy storage. Just the ticket to get a little more room in the shed.

I don't dare build one though, my daughter would be taping targets to it and it would have .22 splatters all over it inside of a week... Yep, give a girl a pink rifle and it's all over. :rolleyes:

Tom
 
   / My first project #10  
Hookblock said:
With the I match I can use the top center hook to catch the top of the weight, and move it to a better spot.

Put it on a furniture dolly, which is what I did with my ballast box. Makes life so much easier.
 
 
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