My CHEAP Tractor Weights @ 72.5 lbs Each for $7.68 :D

rgs03833 · Mar 28, 2012

Hey Guys....

Here are my Cheap Tractor Weights...

Final Weight about 72.5 lbs each and $4.42

Materials:
1. Concrete Block ($1.20)
2. Long Carriage Bolts (@ 2 = $1.80)
3. Quikrete 5000psi 80 lb. High Strength Concrete Mix ($4.35 per bag / 4 = $1.09)
4. Spray Paint ($0.33)***

*** Black Spray Paint = .99 cents Per Can, but I was able to spray 3 Concrete Blocks

Final Cost Weight for 1 @ 72.5 lbs each = $4.42 @ HD Box Store

Pix are below so you guys can see how I did it, it's pretty simple... Anyone can do it. Why go buy them Expensive Weights... Easy to do, it only take me like 40 mins for 4 of them.... This included prep time and final product and 3 days drying time...

NOTE: The pix with the Cardboards with two Holes are for holding the Cinder / Concrete Block Bolts so they don't move during drying time.

I will update once the Spray Paint Dry and Bolted to my Tractor...

greasemonkeyok · Mar 28, 2012

Good idea. Are those for the front?

Johndeere3720 · Mar 28, 2012

Good idea! I have to say the only advantage i see in iron weight is since it is more condensed you can fit more weight in a smaller area. I have to admit though, at $52 for one 40 lb. suitcase weight, they might as well be painted gold. :laughing::ashamed: Looking forward to the pictures of your weights mounted to your tractor.