Ballast Kubota M7040 front weight bracket?

[nauxier16]

yeah its a wide setup, a little over 12 feet wide, thats the duals that will be on my 7040 this spring

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Thats a good looking setup Mtnview, I have to say, I like the blue Mahindra, never saw a blue one before

Thanks, to the best of my knowledge, it is the only one. They are even aware of it at Mahindra corporate. :laughing: One of these days when I get tired of the red on my 3215, I'll paint it also.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

My M8540/M9540 manual explicitly says no fluid in the front tires or Duals on the rear but yeah I'd like to see pictures as well.

I've always wondered why they say not to load the front tires can only assume this is for ride at transport speed

All 4 of my tires are loaded on both my 3215HST and the 7520. Tractors ride waaaay better IMO along with far better performance.

 

[SDT]

I doubt if you will find an aftermarket front weight bracket for your Kubota. In this case, it is probably worth it to bite the bullet and make the trip to your dealer to pick up an OEM bracket, especially if you also need to buy compatable weights, as shipping is usually cost prohibitibe for such.

I too mow steep ground using multiple tractor/fully-mounted mower combinations and use cast iron weights on all set ups. When mowing, I NEVER load tires for multiple reasons and always remove FELs for improved visibility and maneuverability when mowing. Weights are easily installed/removed as need be.

SDT

 

[nauxier16]

I doubt if you will find an aftermarket front weight bracket for your Kubota. In this case, it is probably worth it to bite the bullet and make the trip to your dealer to pick up an OEM bracket, especially if you also need to buy compatable weights, as shipping is usually cost prohibitibe for such.

I too mow steep ground using multiple tractor/fully-mounted mower combinations and use cast iron weights on all set ups. When mowing, I NEVER load tires for multiple reasons and always remove FELs for improved visibility and maneuverability when mowing. Weights are easily installed/removed as need be.

SDT

I found a nice looking weight bracket on everythingattachment.com but like you said I'm not sure how much shipping will be.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I found a nice looking weight bracket on everythingattachment.com but like you said I'm not sure how much shipping will be.

If you buy the weights, it might be free? I don't think that it would cost you anything to call on Monday and check it out. You don't know if you don't ask.

 

[Tx Jim]

I sure thought I read in my M7040 operators manual that dual rear wheels weren't recommended.

 

[Dave M7040]

Dual wheels are not recommended nor is ballast in front tires as shown in the owner's manual.
Dave M7040

 

[nauxier16]

Dual wheels are not recommended nor is ballast in front tires as shown in the owner's manual.
Dave M7040

I have the same info that you have, I'm well aware of what the manual says, my dealer put the dual eye rings on the cast iron centers of my wheels when I bought and he told me that the cast centers are designed to handle dual tires

 

[allen in texas]

Lonestar Weights & Castings

Try this place. shipping is free to your state if you buy over 1000 pounds.
I just bought 1284 pounds of rear weight for two tractors.


OOPS edit.
I just talked to them.
they don't have a bracket for the front of the tractor but they have the weights that will fit the Kubota tractors factory bracket.