MtnViewRanch
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I was just wondering if any of you use the front end weights. And if you do use them, did you have to buy them separately or did they come with the purchase of your tractor? I know for awhile Mahindra included them with the purchase of a tractor, with some of the models anyway. I don't think that they include weights of any kind any more do they? It seems that there aren't even any allowances for wheel weights on a lot of the wheels, especially the R4s.
I am one of the fortunate people that received front end and wheel weights with the purchase of my 7520, although I did have to be very persistent with my dealer to get them.
I have found that with the loader removed, it sure helps out to have the extra weight added on to the front end. And with the loader off, the tractor is waaaaay more maneuverable and less bouncy. Now I do not grade or do road maintenance with the loader off, just field work as in disking and harrowing.
As much as the standard front weights helped, I felt that more were needed, so I purchased another full set of weights, that included a set of front end weights and rear wheel weights. Of course after purchasing the extra weights, I had to figure out how to get them all out there. The standard front weight mount only has room for one set. My brother and I designed a new front mount that was big enough to carry all the extra weights. We made a mount that hangs off of the standard front weight mount and now has the weights hanging side ways.
Here are a few pictures, standard front weights, new double weight mount, and double front end weights. Oh what a difference the extra weight makes. I am very happy with this addition. I also put in a couple of pictures with my rear weights.
I am one of the fortunate people that received front end and wheel weights with the purchase of my 7520, although I did have to be very persistent with my dealer to get them.
I have found that with the loader removed, it sure helps out to have the extra weight added on to the front end. And with the loader off, the tractor is waaaaay more maneuverable and less bouncy. Now I do not grade or do road maintenance with the loader off, just field work as in disking and harrowing.
As much as the standard front weights helped, I felt that more were needed, so I purchased another full set of weights, that included a set of front end weights and rear wheel weights. Of course after purchasing the extra weights, I had to figure out how to get them all out there. The standard front weight mount only has room for one set. My brother and I designed a new front mount that was big enough to carry all the extra weights. We made a mount that hangs off of the standard front weight mount and now has the weights hanging side ways.
Here are a few pictures, standard front weights, new double weight mount, and double front end weights. Oh what a difference the extra weight makes. I am very happy with this addition. I also put in a couple of pictures with my rear weights.
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