Pics of rear weights

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weeder

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John Deere 425 lawn tractor
Howdy everyone trying to get ideas on making a rear weight for my 1705 MF tractor. I would love to see some!!
 
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Howdy everyone trying to get ideas on making a rear weight for my 1705 MF tractor. I would love to see some!!
Do you intend to mount them on the rear axles, rear wheels, or 3-point lift?
 
   / Pics of rear weights #3  
this a GC1705?
if so the GC part matters, lot of MF17xx tractors out there.
 
   / Pics of rear weights #4  
Example... 600 pounds , it's a 2x2x1 foot box filled with concrete (150 pound per square foot)....


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I use the factory 70 Lb wheel weights, they help with rear tire TRACTION, but don't relieve the front axle of any weight ...

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I've also added 275 Lbs via the BH frame, mostly for TRACTION when using an attachment on the ground ...

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I also designed and built my own rear ballast box to fit my quick hitch to keep the weight forward and tight, for hauling a trailer, but also a tote on the front ...

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Actually weighs 707 Lbs

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Works good!

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