Model Advice

[California]

One of the issues with wheel weight (at least on bigger tractors that I messed with) is managing the weight in a confined space. Thank God you stack them for increased weight, but even then managing the alignment with the holes inside the wheel could be a pain.

Maybe these photos can suggest some wheel ballast ideas.

I was going to drill and adapt these stackable Kubota wheel weights for the second YM186D, but I eventually gave up and just transferred over the weights from my first YM186D instead.

At any rate this shows how I used a ramp to position the wheel weight to figure a fit. The ramp had worked well mounting the previous smaller diameter weights on the first YM186D. (All wheel weights are 77 lbs.)

And this shows my successful mounting of earlier weights on that first YM186D. I had to hog out material from the inner side of the weight for the valve stem to be accessible. Here's a thread describing that.

Re-purposed the unmountable Kubota weights as temporary rear ballast, to counterbalance loader work in tight space. I could hang all four on there but two feels sufficient.

And 50 lbs of free exercise equipment weights, that add a little traction for pulling my 2600 lb watering trailer uphill. This weight is in addition to the qhitch (65 lbs) and the drawbar on it (22 lbs) that has the trailer ball.

 

[Jtullis13]

Those nice pics California, great way to re-purpose those weights. I like wheel weights, as long as you plan on leaving them on there, otherwise they are a pain to take of and put on again, if you are using them on the wheels of course.

 

[clemsonfor]

I like that idea on the drawbar for weight.

Those tires in that 186d with the wheel weights are brand new looking!

 

[California]

I miss Norm. Often when I posted pix, he would reply my stuff needs to be repainted.

He was right but I never did paint anything.

 

[nova3930]

Maybe these photos can suggest some wheel ballast ideas.

I was going to drill and adapt these stackable Kubota wheel weights for the second YM186D, but I eventually gave up and just transferred over the weights from my first YM186D instead.

At any rate this shows how I used a ramp to position the wheel weight to figure a fit. The ramp had worked well mounting the previous smaller diameter weights on the first YM186D. (All wheel weights are 77 lbs.)

I'm a big fan of adapting stuff instead of building from scratch. Leverage all the work someone else did to get the job done.

 

[nova3930]

Ditching work here in about 45 minutes to go look at tractors, then off to soccer with my youngest. Suppose I'll report back later this evening....

 

[Jtullis13]

Yes adapting is always nice instead of building from scratch, unless you have the extra time and resources to do so. California I can appreciate how you feel.

 

[nova3930]

after driving a few, the 2210 is just too small for me. Feel like I'm sitting with my knees under my chin. Powershift is pretty awesome. Every tractor should have it IMO.

2310 and a 2420 are top of the list, just gotta decide how much I want to spend. Was quoted just under $8600 for a 2310 2WD with 5ft box blade and 5ft tiller and right at $10200 for a 2420 4WD with the same kit.

 

[California]

Stuff you didn't realize you need. I'll bet you end up with the 4wd. Price creep!

Or just re-work the seat mount on the 2210?

I did that on the YM186D. For nearly every new orchard tree I deliver water to, I need to jump off the tractor and repair the levee around the tree. Its seat was too low and too far back, it meant doing a chin-up pulling on the steering wheel just to stand up. I bought a higher Tractor Supply seat and reworked its mount. Now its easier to at least stand upright. Space is still so tight that it takes some contortions to mount/dismount - but I expect the 2210 wouldn't have that problem.

 

[nova3930]

Stuff you didn't realize you need. I'll bet you end up with the 4wd. Price creep!

Or just re-work the seat mount on the 2210?

I did that on the YM186D. For nearly every new orchard tree I deliver water to, I need to jump off the tractor and repair the levee around the tree. Its seat was too low and too far back, it meant doing a chin-up pulling on the steering wheel just to stand up. I bought a higher Tractor Supply seat and reworked its mount. Now its easier to at least stand upright. Space is still so tight that it takes some contortions to mount/dismount - but I expect the 2210 wouldn't have that problem.

Whats making me even consider the 4WD is it presents the option of installing a loader later if I want to. I have the skid steer but it is literally 30 years old, a 1989 model, so if it quits tomorrow, putting a loader on the tractor might present a better option.