Ballast BX, FEL, and rear weights

[rock]

I'm pretty sure I'm going to build the home-made poured quick-crete 3pt counterweight myself (found the top link piece this weekend when cleaning up the back of my property!). My question is how much weight? I've got a BX2200 with a LA211. Use it for moving logs, brush, mulch, and dirt, the latter probably the heaviest load.

Thanks,

-- Rock

 

[wdn]

You definitely need weight on the back, it is not safe to operate the FEL without it. I recommend a dedicated weight box instead of just hangin a random farm implement on the back.

I have a weight box for my BX2200 that attaches to the 3 point hitch. See the attached photo. I also use it for carrying tools, garden stakes, etc. so it is like a cargo box for the BX. For ballast, I fill it with bags of concrete mix or mortar. It is very useful to have a big box on the back to carry stuff even when I don't have the FEL attached. Note that mine has a tow hitch on the back. Also, a valve so you could fill it with water.

 

[rdricks]

Thanks for all of the input - a wealth of information exists in this group! I'll take delivery Monday and already have some FEL work lined up. I won't have rear weights to start with, but I'll start looking for something to add.