Ballast mihindra 5035 - too heavy ?

[supertuff]

is it possible that the 5035 could be too hefty for finish mowing lawns. my concern is that it already weighs 5000lbs. plus the loader an extra 1500 plus fluid would be 1500 / im guessing. even with r-4 tires wont that be way too much or is it advisable to go ahead with the fluid for ballast ???

using a ford 3000 ag tires - no fluid or loader / 14' land pride - finish mow about 7 acres

 

[JerryK]

Unless you are talking more than a few acres, why not a dedicated zero turn or other mower. Also, instead of filling the rear tires, why not make a 1500-2000 pound weight box that you can put on...when you need it. My 5035 with R-4's is pretty lawn friendly as it is, even with the hoe on...

 

[bindian]

is it possible that the 5035 could be too hefty for finish mowing lawns. my concern is that it already weighs 5000lbs. plus the loader an extra 1500 plus fluid would be 1500 / im guessing. even with r-4 tires wont that be way too much or is it advisable to go ahead with the fluid for ballast ???

using a ford 3000 ag tires - no fluid or loader / 14' land pride - finish mow about 7 acres

Supertuff,
Take the loader off and try it before filling the tires. I mow about 3 acres with my 52 inch zero turn mower and it takes a few hours. I can see why you are using a 14 foot finishing mower.

Do you still have the Ford 3000?
hugs, Brandi

 

[JerryK]

Sorry Supertough.... missed the 7 acres part. Got to read better before I runith at the mouth....

 

[supertuff]

yes, still have the 3000.

 

[supertuff]

< is not a new member ? just dont post much. think i registered 2 years ago.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

What other chores are you going to be doing? What I'm getting at is do you need to fill the tires? If you have hills, much loader work or ground engaging work, then yes you would be better off with filled tires. For sure take off the loader for mowing, you will think that you have a different machine. These things are like sports cars with the loaders off of them.

 

[supertuff]

light loader work , just have it if i need it. everytime i mention to the dealer that i dont want fluid in the tires they say i will regret it when i go to use the loader because of ballast issues. the thing weighs 5000 lbs. for goodness sakes. 90 % is use is for pulling the mower.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

light loader work , just have it if i need it. everytime i mention to the dealer that i dont want fluid in the tires they say i will regret it when i go to use the loader because of ballast issues. the thing weighs 5000 lbs. for goodness sakes. 90 % is use is for pulling the mower.

Since you will only be doing light work with it, I would go ahead and leave the tires empty, you can always fill them later if you feel light on the rear tires. It's not that big of a deal. Will you have an implement on the 3pt hitch? If nothing on the 3pt, it will be light in the rear even with just a light load in the bucket. Was your dealer going to charge you to fill them and with what?

This is what I would do in your situation, no implement use planned, then fill the tires. If you have an implement that you will be using or just to have for a counter balance, then leave the tires empty.

Good luck