Sully2
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No idea what the model number of mine is?? But its NO WHERE as large as the one my friend got with his 5030...not by a long shot!!pemad said:
No idea what the model number of mine is?? But its NO WHERE as large as the one my friend got with his 5030...not by a long shot!!pemad said:
ducati996 said:So for a machine that size I would be looking at least 1,100 lbs or more total that may or may not include rear tire ballast.
Duc
Sully2 said:It doesnt specify in the B series manual...but Im POSITIVE that Im not about to stick 1000 pounds in the BB on MY tractor. If the formula of "weight times 1.5" is correct..??..thats 1500 lbs. I dont even have the rear tires loaded because of the material I move with the FEL isnt anywhere near all that heavy ( total load weight)...and if I DID add that much weight in a BB..AND had the rear tires loaded...Id tear up the front lawn bad enough I might as well just drag my small set of disks around instead
Rear BB weight is all based on HOW MUCH weight your trying to lift and carry with the FEL.
ducati996 said:If you choose not to do it - thats ok with meIm pretty sure the original poster was thinking about ballast when using a loader. I also clearly pointed out that the weight given in Deeres manual can be a combined weight. Since a B3030 and the model Deere I use are pretty close in size and performance - close enough where the difference in ballast weight suggested is basically spitting hairs. I run a backhoe (850 lbs or more) on the end of my machine along with loaded tires - and havent ripped up a lawn I didnt want too yet....
Duc
900 Lbs is 900 Lbs. I wonder why they differentiate between Portland cement and another type of cement.ducati996 said:I would be surprised if its not mentioned in your manual and also listed in the FEL manual. Usually it should have a suggested amount that might also include ballast in the tires. In my case Deere has a suggested break down that includes ballast in the tires. But the 3pt suggestion is a at least up to 900lbs alone (portland cement - a little less if not portland) and added together (ballast and/or 3pt weight )should add up to at least 1,100 lbs or more.
So for a machine that size I would be looking at least 1,100 lbs or more total that may or may not include rear tire ballast.
Again each is free to use whatever works for them - but at least refer to the manual as a guide
Duc
Atlas said:900 Lbs is 900 Lbs. I wonder why they differentiate between Portland cement and another type of cement.
As far as ballast on my B3030HSDC I attach my rototiller (500+ lbs.) when using the FEL and don't have a problem.
lawn_king said:My rears (turfs) are filled with rim guard, so i always have 300 lbs of counterweight, i then attach weight to the 3PH as needed.