One thing leads to another

[JB4310]

Hey JB
I currently do not know the load capacity of the loader. I do know that when I fill the bucket full and try to back up, uphill, the back tires are a little light! I have tried with my

Mike

It's not so bad if both tires feel light, that means you have a well balanced load in the bucket, but if you get an uneven heavy load it will raise the opposite side rear up quickly, feels real squirrely, like it wants to slam the tractor on it's side.

When I got my first loader I was using it without ballast and thought to myself what's all this talk about counter weight, I could handle almost full loads without, but after a few uneasy feelings I started using ballast box filled with stone, I've since filled it with concrete.
Just yesterday I was handling heavy slate patio stones on pallets, no way I could of done it without max ballast.

JB.

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

That turned out nice,

That tractor is looking good now, your welding looks great!!

 

[mjncad]

Well it soon became apparent that what I was willing to pay versus reality, that I had better come up with option "B".

Don't you just hate it when reality comes in and spoils the fantasy?

All you mods and attachments look great and complement your "new" tractor.

 

[BayouMan]

Hey JJ,
Thanks for the kind words. I sort of let several things pile up on me, then it reached a point where if I didn't start fixing, I wasn't going to have anything to work with. Being semi retired helps too. I took a little time away from my remodeling business to do this. Got a couple more things to get done after I get back from my trip. I know I will be stir crazy after being in a big city and a small airplane.

Mike

 

[BayouMan]

JB,
Do you have a picture of your ballast box? I have seen one on a tractor locally. When I first started using my loader, I felt that with cast rear wheels and loaded tires, that I wouldn't have any problems. On nice flat level ground it is not a problem at all. Put a little grade, expecially if you have to back uphill, and things change quick. Haven't used the loader enough to put myself with one side heavier than the other and I don't really want to experience it.

Mike

 

[JB4310]

JB,

Do you have a picture of your ballast box?

Haven't used the loader enough to put myself with one side heavier than the other and I don't really want to experience it.

Mike

My box is a standard JD, you might need a heavier one or the side extenders, but alot of guys cast their own in a barrel or a box etc etc.
Think it weighs ~ 500 lbs? it's enough now for the loaders capacity.


It's not hard to do, just enter a pile on an angle.


JB.

 

[BayouMan]

Hey Thumper,
Thanks for the comments. The welds got better as I went. Had been a few months since I had done any serious rod burning. I burned just over 35 lbs of rods so far.

Mike

 

[BayouMan]

Hey JB,
I appreciate the picture. Had me wondering about the pipes for a second there. Now, that is what I would call, practical!

Mike

 

[TxJack]

Would you please tell us the name of the company the you bought those airplane tires from?

 

[BayouMan]

Hey TxJack,
Be glad to share where I got the tires from. I'll post the information here so that others might be able to use as well.

Gensco Aircraft Tires
3400 Hwy 60 South
Wharton, TX 77488
800-828-3350

Very easy people to work with and I am very pleased with the tires.

Mike