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[IslandTractor]

A 72" bush hog usually weighs about 600-800 lbs but as the weight is centered about four feet behind the 3PT arms it is probably as effective as 1000lbs plus in a weight box. Only downside is the decreased maneuverability.

 

[phiferpharm]

A 72" bush hog usually weighs about 600-800 lbs but as the weight is centered about four feet behind the 3PT arms it is probably as effective as 1000lbs plus in a weight box. Only downside is the decreased maneuverability.

Thanks IT- I used it today and it was great. I will need to make something for close-in areas, but for now, the Bush Hog is a good counter-balance.

 

[smithwoodforestfarm]

Welcome to the Pack! I have the same Dk 45hst only cab model and love it. I know you will as well. Congrats

 

[MotorSeven]

Fill 'em...it will help immensely.

 

[Gary Fowler]

X 2 on filling, I just saw that you are in Florida so no issue with freezing so you can use tap water to fill with so really cheap ballast.
Filling those big Turf tires will probably give you enough weight for most operations without anything other than maybe the box blade. I like to have the box blade on mine anyway to us as a bumper. I have trouble looking behind me without turning in the seat so the box blade stops me before I run over something to damage the tractor.
If you are worrying about rutting with loaded tires, dont. The weight is spread out over such a large surface area that I doubt you could tell the difference in tract.
Second, those turf tires look like a well inflated baloon and about 1/2 the tire profile is all that is touching the ground. Let some air out till they squat a bit. With that size tire, that is going to be around 8-10 PSI or or even less. You will gain some traction and decrease the PSI ground contact loading.
Even if you decide not to ballast your tires, set the correct air pressure, you will be amazed at the difference in ride and traction.

 

[phiferpharm]

Okay- I'll water em' up some. Thanks guys. Gary, I also want to usually keep something hanging off the back - I had purchased a TSC Carry-all and after the Barn build, have plenty of scrap lumber to use to make one of the projects I've seen others do here on TBN.

One funny (I guess) note is that I'm EXACTLY the right length from my hip to my knee that I have turned the DK key off when looking over my left shoulder when I back up. Done it three times so I'm obviously also a slow learner...

 

[kiotiken]

One funny (I guess) note is that I'm EXACTLY the right length from my hip to my knee that I have turned the DK key off when looking over my left shoulder when I back up. Done it three times so I'm obviously also a slow learner...

You and me both, I do it all the time jumping off my CK30, haven't learned in a year and a half, doubt I ever will.

 

[MotorSeven]

Hmmm, I wouldn't use water. Fort McCoy does get below freezing weather...or it used to before global warming. I'd still put the proper stuff in there that won't rust the rims.

Oh, and yep my knee shuts it down at least once a month............
I actually bent the key over pretty good once so I am thinking about some kinda key guard glued there to protect it from idiots with long legs.

 

[IslandTractor]

Hmmm, I wouldn't use water. Fort McCoy does get below freezing weather...or it used to before global warming. I'd still put the proper stuff in there that won't rust the rims.

An occasional overnight freeze would not be a problem for water ballast. Days of sub freezing weather is the concern.

 

[phiferpharm]

Well, It may get below freezing for several days, but usually warms up above that during the few days it happens. I had water in the FarmTrac and it never caused a problem.

The one who really gets his knee balled up- but not as bad as with the FarmTrac is my "little guy" - 6'8" and pushing 300+ lbs. The tilt wheel really benefits him. Now that I think about it, I can just make a seat attachment for him in the Boxblade :thumbsup: