Ballast It must be a conspiracy.

[corey9212]

Do a Google image search, and you'll see pics of them with weights on the front. Based on the size of loader versus that tractor, I can imagine possibly not needing counter weight, depending on what was being lifted, what terrain he was on, etc. Same decisions as are made today.

I wonder if he read his manual...

I did the google search and did see ones with the weights on them but his had none. He will lift his bucket full of wet snow with it to clear his driveway. The ground for the most part is pretty level but it does have slight hills on it. He said manuals are too technical for him all he wants to know is how to start it, control it and shut it down. He's the type that says this tractor has this much horse power and is this big there for it can do all this work with ease. So he says my tractor has 26 horse power and is this big that means it should be heavy enough to not need counter weight. He's too old school and thinks that his age means he knows everything and will not budge even when proven wrong.

 

[jesseb3@att.net]

I can sympathize!

 

[doall]

I think you should ballast the best you can and not use all your tractor has until you get a good feel for its operation and control. With seat time you will learn any machines limits, then try to stay under those limits, just make one more trip or buy a larger machine. Of course all of this after a good understanding of your manual.