DIY counter weight

[Jimc295]

OK, it is formed up and dry not done yet I mixed fairly wet but it still didn't flow into some places. I have a couple of voids on the outside I want to fill in before I paint it MF red. I have already tried it out and it made a big difference on my ability to dig out small trees and move dirt around. Waayy better traction!



I did build in a slant at the top of the box just in case the top link touched. It isn't even close. The only trouble area is the place where the chains attach to the 3pt arms the attaching point is wide and sticks out a good 1.5-2 inches and I had some interference to connect to the pins. I put 6 60lb bags and 2 50 lb bags of quick set I had earlier so it is in the neighborhood of 500lbs. I'm happy with it so far. The paint can lids are covering up 3 inch PVC for tools.

 

[cat fever]

Nicely done and like you I noticed a huge difference when using the FEL.

Here is what mine looks like.

 

[lpakiz]

I made one 40 years ago for an 8N that I modified to work on my new 1754. On that one, i casted in a tongue, so I can pull a wagon or trailer or mount a ball. Works great.
I made up the metal framework for a buddy a year ago and I built in a 2” receiver with a pipe to the top of the cement, to house and guide a pin to lock in the shanks. I wanted to cast in some tubes for handles and a chain saw, but my buddy said he didn’t want that.
He is happy with the receiver system, tho.
He used a barrel for a form and left it about 6” high, so he can keep a chain, gas can, etc. on top of the weight.

 

[ditzel]

Just made this concrete ballast while they were pouring the floor for my pole building. Should weight about 560lbs according to online concrete calc. I had made one about 9 years ago when the were pouring my patio, but that is over 900lbs and make the front end too light with the weigh on the 3pt. this new one should be way more practical.

 

[GeneV]

These look great!

 

[MF RED in MT]

Just made this concrete ballast while they were pouring the floor for my pole building. Should weight about 560lbs according to online concrete calc. I had made one about 9 years ago when the were pouring my patio, but that is over 900lbs and make the front end too light with the weigh on the 3pt. this new one should be way more practical.View attachment 633795View attachment 633796View attachment 633798

That weight box turned out good, and you even hooked it up to a 3 point quick hitch.

What do you have planned for the 2 pvc through conduits that are cast into the weight box?

KC

 

[Jimc295]

I use mine for yard tools, rack, hoe etc

 

[redheelerdog]

Great idea!

 

[eubie5]

Here's mine.
30 gallon barrel with almost 9 60lb bags of cement.

 

[oosik]

A couple things. The "average" weight of concrete is 150# per cubic foot. If the form is actually 4.3 Cu ft then the finish weight will be closer to 645#. I always have an implement hanging on the 3-point for counter balance. Almost 100% of the time its my 1050# Rhino rear blade. This blade plus the 1550# of RimGuard in the rear tires keep the tractor pretty well grounded.

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