Ballast Anyone Use Bar Bells as Rear Wheel Weights????????

[Bulverde]

I hear that a company makes a rear wheel mounted mounting kit that allows you to use regular weights from a standard gym type weight lifting set. the idea seems simple but I don't know if it will work as well as standard (but expensive) wheel weights.

Has anyone used this system? Any pros and cons? Do they clatter, break, etc?

 

[Dave___in___CT]

Hi...


Waiting for delivery of that hardware kit right now... so I have no use history....

Bought (6) 50# barbell plates... ~50 cents a pound new...

This setup is about 1/2 the cost of tractor wheel weights...
Will be easier to mount/dismount the weights... just 1 nut to remove...
Easier to change amount of weight...


Dave...

 

[Bulverde]

What company sells these?

 

[JDgreen227]

Please let the TBN members know where you got the kit as I would like to try them myself. Thanks.

 

[Bulverde]

I found this link in an earlier post.
EZweights
IS this where you bought them?

 

[Dave___in___CT]

Yep... EZWeights...

Mine are a custom size... and had the rods made longer too...

$82 including shipping...


Dave...

 

[markie61]

Yes - EZweights. They are great!

The brackets are about $36/pair and hold 1" plate weight. I bought my used weight for about 20 cents a pound from a Play it Again Sports store. 400lb = about $80 + brackets = about $85, incl tax and shipping. I have had them a year and have had absolutely zero problems with them.

They are simple to get off and on, since you only handle up to 50lbs at a time. During mowing season, they are off (along with the loader) when moving and on when using the loader. Takes less than 3 minutes. No rattles. Very stable. Highly recommended!

Picture attached.

Mark

 

[Bulverde]

Seems like a better alternative. Is 400 lbs on the back enough for a JD4500?

 

[MikePA]

Here's a link about my experiences with a set of brackets 5030 made for me. No clattering, no breaking just cheaper than the OEM set up.

 

[JerryG]

Mine are almost the same way as Ez's. I made mine about 4 years ago, long before Ez came to the bar. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif There are not negatives compared to factory weights. They are less costly and easier to put on and remove. I would recommend this type on weights for anyone that needs wheel weights.