Question about a dirt scoop

[flattman]

I appreciate this topic as I have been wanting to add a scoop to my equipment. I have a YM2420 and have figured on purchasing a 30 inch scoop and didn't even realize they had larger ones like the 36 inch one mentioned. Mainly, I am curious as to weights also. I did a search trying to find out about the suit-case weights and didn't really find any information concerning what I needed to know. I am curious as to where to purchase them and roughly what amount to get. I haven't measured the weight that came on the front, but guess it to be around 100#. I will have to take it off and weigh it...but, I think that guess is not too far off the mark. I think I need another 75-100 pounds. But, I'm not sure.

Ron

 

[normde2001]

You are correct about the frontend weights, 220# is recommended for the YM240/2000, which weighs in at about 1668#, somewhat less than your tractor. Any tractor dealer should carry suitcase weights that will hang on your bumper. Expect to pay about $1 per pound. Be mindful that normal spacing for cat.1 implements is 26", so whatever size scoop you chose you will need to turn the pins inward to avoid the lower arms contacting the rear tires.

 

[flattman]

Norm,

Thanks for the information that is helpful. I do think it is a little light on the front end now and felt for sometime that I probally did not have enough weight on the front end. I will correct that soon.

Ron

 

[ym2610]

Thanks Soundguy, roughly how much weight do you think you have, and I didn't think about pipe, you know when you get one idea in your head you don't think about useing anything else, thats why I ask, I was thinking about welding plate steel together and making a removable box some way, about the same idea, I can get used rotors,hubs and such where I work, but I like the pipe idea for a bumper, probably will use pipe, any body know were I can buy two 14 to 18 inch pipes, about that long and I will need help or a crane to out it on, LOL, just kidding. Thanks for the idea and 6 inch will work fine..Robert

 

[Soundguy]

I'm pretty sure it was close to 200#. i think the front axle on that size is limited to 240 or so.. can't remember. in any case.. with that weight i could pick up as big a scoop of moist clay or dirt as I could break out, and then go with it. i figure, scoop and payload was in the 500# range. Without the front weight.. the tractor made a great tetter-totter.

Soundguy

 

[HGM]

Another thought, most shops have a bucket of old wheel weights laying around. You may be able to get them for free and add them to your pipe for a little more weight. Cheap and heavy. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif