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I have a 3520 with a 300x Loader. I want to build to build my own ballast box. Now I am using a carryall with 2 55 gallon barrels of water on it. It works pretty well but I want to make something a little easier to use. I have plastic barrels that I want to fill with concrete. My question is should I use the 42 or the 55 gallon barrels. I will probably put 3 or 4 2" PVC pipes in it to hold shovels,rakes,etc. I also want to put maybe 1 or 2 4" PVC pipes for larger items. I am clearing off behind loggers piling brush and cutting firewood. I'm wondering if the smaller barrel will be heavy enough with the voids where the pipes are in it. Also if the 55 gallon barrel would be too heavy. I will probably put a 2" receiver in it to pull a trailer or to hook a chain to. I want enough ballast but I don't want to carry more than I need to. I don't have the tires filled because I use the tractor to mow 3 acres of lawn. Any suggestions appreciated because once the concrete is poured I'll have a ballast box or a big lawn ornament.