210 Loader Bucket Size

[Tippett]

As I have been reading through the posts over the past 2 years, I realized that I am the only owner that selected the 61" bucket for their 210 Loader. I realize the standard is a 54" but was the 61" even offered to anyone?

I use the tractor mostly for lawncare, mulching, and moving snow. I needed the additional capacity. I have had the 61" filled with topsoil and was able to handle with ease...

Anyone else offered the 61"?

 

[bigpete]

I think the two recommended options for the 210 loader are 49" and 53" unless you are moving very light materials, mulch, etc.. I had the 49" and thought it was perfect for the tractor for digging and heavy materials. The 61" you have is probably great but might get a bit overloaded with rocks or other very heavy materials.

 

[JDFANATIC]

I've had the 53" so loaded up that the 2210 needed every bit of the ballast (ballast box filled with concrete and loaded tires) to counter-ballance the load. Be careful with that 61"!

 

[cadblaster]

I think just to clarify, the "standard" bucket is the 49". I paid an extra $50 and got the 53" based on recomendations here. I too have loaded it up and I could still use more ballast. I bet I could do the same with the 49" bucket too. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
For ballast, I've got filled rear tires and I use 6 suitcase weights on a drag bar. I think I'm about 2 weights short of being right on.

 

[bigpete]

I had a 48" box blade that weighed about 350 pounds that was my standard ballast. When I got serious with the loader, I would also hang 6 suitcase weights (252 pounds total) on the boxblade. The 2210 with 49" could handle most any material to capacity with that 600 pounds hanging off the back. Don't forget to take your tire PSI to the max according to the manual for that kind of work. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[djsch]

Don't know for sure if I have the 49" or the 53" but I have had it overflowing with topsoil and no sign of the rear getting too light. I have rear wheel weights and also use the tiller as balast. I always get concerned that if you cart around too much weight in the bucket on these little fellas that the front wheels just won't take it. I had a heavy snowblower on my last tractor (not JD) and it took the front spindles out. After putting $400 in the front end, I'm cautious about how much weight I want to put on the front end on my new "baby".

Dave

 

[cadblaster]

You can definately squash the tires on the front if you don't have an adaquate amount of ballast and/or tire pressure. I've used my tiller for rear ballast too, The weights are just easier to put on and take off, and they don't stick out as far thereby allowing more manuevering room in tight spaces. Like I sade though, I'm still a bit short on weight.