MX 3pt ballast?

[cold1313]

I have a 2017 MX5800 with the optional heavy duty bucket and removable cutting edge. 3 sets of rear wheel weights and I am still light in the back when just moving the tractor around without an implement or my tiny 350lb blade. I'm surprised.

I rarely need ballast as I usually keep the bush hog on the back but this year I can see where I could benefit from just a compact ballast on my 3 point, so the mower isn't back there taking up a bunch of room. e.g. I am going to be putting on a new roof and would like to use this to lift the shingles to the roof. Not a huge amount of weight, but something would be needed.

Any good DIY options or on the cheap? I'm handy and I know a guy who always seems to find whatever I might need.

Again, I'm not looking to use this often so, cheap is better than built like a tank this time around...

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

A Titan ballast box is fairly cheap.

 

[ovrszd]

Kubotas are generally light for their HP. Maybe consider tire fluid? Tire size will determine cost and weight added.

 

[jeff9366]

1. Consider Three Point Hitch Pallet Forks.

You can load up a pallet with whatever weight you need, perhaps bags of gravel, concrete blocks or bushel baskets of soaking dirt.

I presume you can find rear pallet forks in 38" length, the length of my front mount pallet forks.


2. What about inserting a piece of 3/4" "all-thread" through the Three Point Hitch bullseyes, then hanging old barbell weights in the middle? Might have to sleeve the 3/4" all thread with PVC?


3. Or a Heavy Hitch.
LINK: Products

 

[countryguy1225]

+1 just bought one. arrived in 2 days. best deal I could find. well made, made in US. done.

A Titan ballast box is fairly cheap.

 

[cold1313]

I think I have some all thread at work - I'll have to check the rack. good idea. I do like the rear pallet forks because I can use it for other things. The titan ones are only Cat 1. I can do Cat 2 or sleeve it for Cat 1. $298 from Titan..don't know what they charge to ship.

 

[cold1313]

free shipping. wish I could read.

Titan 3 point hitch Pallet Fork Attachment Category 1 tractor carryall 3PT-PF

47" long though.

 

[fried1765]

I have a 2017 MX5800 with the optional heavy duty bucket and removable cutting edge. 3 sets of rear wheel weights and I am still light in the back when just moving the tractor around without an implement or my tiny 350lb blade. I'm surprised.

I rarely need ballast as I usually keep the bush hog on the back but this year I can see where I could benefit from just a compact ballast on my 3 point, so the mower isn't back there taking up a bunch of room. e.g. I am going to be putting on a new roof and would like to use this to lift the shingles to the roof. Not a huge amount of weight, but something would be needed.

Any good DIY options or on the cheap? I'm handy and I know a guy who always seems to find whatever I might need.

Again, I'm not looking to use this often so, cheap is better than built like a tank this time around...

Agri-Supply has a nice set of 3pt. pallet forks for $285.
Don't know about shipping cost.
You might call them: 800-345-0169

A pallet, with however much weight I want, works great for me.

 

[jeff9366]

I think I have some all thread at work - I'll have to check the rack. good idea. I do like the rear pallet forks because I can use it for other things. The titan ones are only Cat 1. I can do Cat 2 or sleeve it for Cat 1. $298 from Titan..don't know what they charge to ship.

If not all-thread maybe a piece of unthreaded solid steel tube with a cheap pair of vice-grips, one on the outside of each bullseye in lieu of nuts.

 

[cold1313]

Rear mount Titan forks for $298 w/ free shipping. holds 1,500 lbs - impressive

They are long at 47"