How Much Front Bumper Weight?

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Stoner

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I have a New Holland TC30 tractor and I recently purchase a Rhino 6ft finish mower. The Rhino mower is built with some heavy gauge steel. When I used the mower for the first time I found when going up a hill the front end of the tractor would sometimes raise the front wheels off the ground. Also, making turns was not as easy as be. I was thinking about adding weight to the front bumper. I was thinking about 100lbs may solve the problem. What is your experience and thoughts? Thanks.
 
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That will certainly help. When I run my light duty rotary cutter on my JD790 without the FEL, I put five 40 pound weights on the front. It is fine, but still a little lighter in the front than with the FEL in place. If 100 turns out to be light, add some more!
 
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I had a similar problem with front tires not gripping during snow removal and made a bracket that holds 5 hanging weights. Each is about 30# totaling 150. It has helped put more weight on the tires.
 
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I carry 250lbs of suitcase weights on the front of my Kubota B2910 when using my Brush Cutter or Tote Box. Makes life a lot easier!! :)
 
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Stoner-
I have a L3830 Kubota and the dealer sold me 4 55lb suitcase weights to use when I run my 5ft Woods rotary cutter. The 220lbs balances the 550lb cutter very nicely. I think you will find it easier to run the tractor with ample front weights.
 

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