Suitcase Weights

[twes36]

I own a JD 1023e and am looking to purchase some front suitcase weights. I found some on Craigslist 110 pounds each. They are IH brand. Will they work with my tractor?

 

[Tractor Seabee]

If you want something lighter to handle; check Home Depots on line catalog. 50# each. They were roughly $1/#. I bought 10 of them. Now I can adjust the weight in 50# increments. had to build a rack to mount them on.

Ron

 

[ovrszd]

I built a bumper/weight rack for my JD2210 that will hold two 110# suitcase weights. They mount sideways so they don't stick out the front so far. I have bought all of my suitcase weights at farm sales. Never paid $1 per pound. But that's the going price for new weights. You might get along better with the weights Ron has suggested.

 

[ovrszd]

Here's some pics of my setup.

 

[RickB]

Given that the center of mass of those weights is closer to the front axle than if they were mounted in the conventional manner have you calculated how much less weight they add to the front axle when a 60” box blade is mounted on the three point hitch?
:laughing:

 

[wheelbuilder]

They don't hang out as far forward, that might be a good thing in tight spots.

 

[RickB]

They don't hang out as far forward, that might be a good thing in tight spots.

I agree. I’m trying to harass Richard a bit. He is either busy today or simply ignoring me.:confused3:

 

[Big Barn]

Richard is indeed busy. Fabricating a new bracket to enable hanging those suitcase weights PROPERLY. (as the tractor gods intended).

 

[ovrszd]

I agree. I’m trying to harass Richard a bit. He is either busy today or simply ignoring me.:confused3:

I never ignore you my friend. Made a roadtrip today to buy a "new" "old" Super Duty.

I started with conventional mount and constantly bashed them into something.

Also, I'm strapping 220lbs of weight on a 1900lb SCUT. It definitely knows the weight is there.

 

[ovrszd]

Richard is indeed busy. Fabricating a new bracket to enable hanging those suitcase weights PROPERLY. (as the tractor gods intended).

Hey Terry, way to have my back!!!

Bought that ole Super Duty we talked about.