Lifting JD Ballast Box By Top Link Pin

[KennK]

If I have a JD ballast box filled with cement and try lifting it with a chain attached to the the top link pin ... will it support the weight?

 

[dcyrilc]

The simple answer is yes.

 

[kennyd]

The simple answer is yes.

+1.

But I do have a D-Ring welded to the rear of my BB so I have two points to lift from.

 

[Runner]

Yes, you can.

 

[beenthere]

Runner
Any weight in that ballast box ?

Could add chain support to the lower lift pins if worried about the top link pin (I wouldn't, but additional support, including a chain wrap around the entire box).

 

[Runner]

"Runner
Any weight in that ballast box ?"

In the configuration you see in the previous picture, it weighs 473 lbs. With (8) 42 lb weights, it weighs 809 lbs.

 

[beenthere]

Runner
Nice rig

 

[rekees4300]

Yes, you can.

Isn't a ballast box suppose to go on the back of the tractor? ... just kidding :thumbsup:

 

[beenthere]

Not always....

Sometimes.....

 

[dcyrilc]

Not always....

Sometimes.....

What I want to know is, if you needed that much front weight...

...WHAT did you have on the back?:laughing: