Let's see some homemade 3 point ballast!

[Tony H]

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that's nice ballast it may not squeak or knock around but I wonder if it's still too noisy to have behind you

 

[cat fever]

Nice. How did you keep the chainsaw sheath from compressing with the concrete?

If you were referring to mine, I used a piece of plywood. Lube it up, I had a hard time getting it out.:2cents:

I generally park the tractor in the same spot and have a wood block to rest the ballast on.

 

[Tony H]

If you were referring to mine, I used a piece of plywood. Lube it up, I had a hard time getting it out.:2cents:

I generally park the tractor in the same spot and have a wood block to rest the ballast on.

Yes, I was referring to your post and Pics. Unfortunately the Tablet I was on would not let me 'Reply With Quote' Really nice job in it's simplicity and functionality.
Having the block designed so the Hydraulics are at rest sounds great to me. It would have been a bit difficult to do but maybe some box Tubing at each corner and smaller box to slide up and down as Feet would have been nice. As you say, you have a home for it and there is a block of wood waiting for you so you are in good shape.

 

[WranglerX]

Yes, I was referring to your post and Pics. Unfortunately the Tablet I was on would not let me 'Reply With Quote' Really nice job in it's simplicity and functionality.
Having the block designed so the Hydraulics are at rest sounds great to me. It would have been a bit difficult to do but maybe some box Tubing at each corner and smaller box to slide up and down as Feet would have been nice. As you say, you have a home for it and there is a block of wood waiting for you so you are in good shape.

Need different browser software for tablet....

Dale

 

[thekkfan]

60 gallon pickle barrel, 10-1/2 80lb bags of quikcrete (est total ~950lbs). The top and lowers are interconnected, of course. Room for a couple tools with lid off or log chain under the lid.

 

[metalbender]

Posted this when I built it, pics never get old though. Compact size, about 600 lbs. Carries low for good cg.

 

[Gofast]

Posted this when I built it, pics never get old though. Compact size, about 600 lbs. Carries low for good cg. View attachment 605823View attachment 605824

I really like this one but I cant build it I don't have any lead.
It would be perfect for my subcompact tractor.

 

[Tony H]

Need different browser software for tablet....

Dale

Yeah, Tablet is like 15 years old... its an ACER. I use it generally for watching the weather radar and other silly stuff.

 

[Big Barn]

that's nice ballast it may not squeak or knock around but I wonder if it's still too noisy to have behind you

I agree. PPE a must.

 

[SmallChange]

Daydreaming about the World's Best Ballast, I wonder if having the mass sprung would be good. It'd be better at keeping the wheels glued to the ground if there are bumps or shocks. And, there wouldn't be extreme pressure excursions for the hydraulics on bumps. You'd want a shock absorber in there, too, so it's not constantly bouncing. I'm picturing the way the tires on a big luxury car with a mushy ride have a hard time getting any air.