Let's see some homemade 3 point ballast!

[Oldoak]

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Got to love those people. And still smiling too!

Makes a person stop and think how fortunate we all are.

 

[Big Barn]

Got to love those people. And still smiling too!

Makes a person stop and think how fortunate we all are.

Yes, indeed!

 

[kenlip]

Just a quick note to say thanks to all who have responded to my questions. I have taken bits and pieces from various designs and will incorporate them in my design.

It's going to take a while to get this thing made, as I have only occasional weekends to do this kind of work. Once it's completed and I have some feedback to offer, I'll share it all with you guys.

I'll try to remember to take lots of photos of the build process.

Cheers
Ken

 

[TractorNH]

Just a quick note to say thanks to all who have responded to my questions. I have taken bits and pieces from various designs and will incorporate them in my design.

It's going to take a while to get this thing made, as I have only occasional weekends to do this kind of work. Once it's completed and I have some feedback to offer, I'll share it all with you guys.

I'll try to remember to take lots of photos of the build process.

Cheers
Ken

I'd like to thank everyone as well. I am currently in the process of building mine. Have the form built with the 3 point connection inside and steel reinforcement welded in as well. Just need to add some wire mesh for extra reinforcement and start mixing cement. I plan to take pics as well before I fill the form and when it's done and will post.

 

[tinyorange]

Thanks for all the ideas. I just poured 5 bags worth of concrete mix into a 25 gal barrel today, and will post a picture in a week
when it's on the tractor. Guaranteed to make you all feel better about yours, but weight is weight (around 550 lbs.)

 

[WranglerX]

640 lbs. View attachment 550823

What are they, where did you get them....

Dale

 

[SplitHoof]

So here my ballast. I used a 24”x 36” precast concrete trash can that was being discarded at work. Mixed up 12 80lb bags of redimix and use metal on hand for the frame. I used some 4x6 rectangle for the base so I could slide my drawbar through. I wanted to have the weight away from the rear axle to get the most benefit without it sticking out too far. Tried it out today and it has made a world of difference.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

So here my ballast. I used a 24”x 36” precast concrete trash can that was being discarded at work. Mixed up 12 80lb bags of redimix and use metal on hand for the frame. I used some 4x6 rectangle for the base so I could slide my drawbar through. I wanted to have the weight away from the rear axle to get the most benefit without it sticking out too far. Tried it out today and it has made a world of difference. View attachment 569637View attachment 569638

Nice! I'm always amazed how much better the tractor rides with the weight.

Super nice and simple but you might want to consider afixing that drawbar to the square tubing somehow. once that gets bouncing it's going to put a ton of stress on your 3-point linkage. Just something to think about...
:thumbsup:

 

[SplitHoof]

I would guess the total weight is around the 1500lb mark. The 3 point is rated at 6k. I didn’t notice any movement yesterday. I left the window open to observe. I’d be surprised if it bounced. I’m kind of a slow poke around the place! My intent of using the drawbar this was two still be able to use the drawbar for other tasks. Securing it to the ballast would certainly be easy enough if needed though.

I am going to fill the tires soon and I’m curious as to how much stability that will add.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I would guess the total weight is around the 1500lb mark. The 3 point is rated at 6k. I didn’t notice any movement yesterday. I left the window open to observe. I’d be surprised if it bounced. I’m kind of a slow poke around the place! My intent of using the drawbar this was two still be able to use the drawbar for other tasks. Securing it to the ballast would certainly be easy enough if needed though.

I am going to fill the tires soon and I’m curious as to how much stability that will add.

:thumbsup: