running 3pt attachments without FEL

[DanD78]

Fill the front tires with Rim Guard.

Dan

 

[swmich42]

JohnDeere.com has a site I used to calculate the front ballast required for my specific implement vs what tractor I have. Works very well.

Tractor Ballast Calculator

I have a 4700 with no FEL. Still cannot afford one yet. I purchased used John Deere 609 rotary mower. Heavy Duty. But with two of the large suitcase wieghts, no issue on level ground.

 

[jenkinsph]

I'll be running a Frontier CA2060E core aerator on my 3520 for the upcoming lawn season. If I needed to take off the FEL for more maneuverability and less weight on the front tires to cause rutting would the weight of 650-700 lbs (CA plus 350 for extra weight) be too much on back without the loader weight? I know the back end of these tractors is light so maybe it would equal out. Any help would be appreciated.

I would try it without the loader and recognize ot will feel a little light during transport. Since while working the aerator this is a non issue I vote that the best of both worlds is to keep the weight down and take care of the lawns you are responsible for.

 

[HuskerInVA]

I run my 3520 w/out the loader all the time with various implements. With my KK 60 tiller I don't even notice the weight on the 3pt. With my Bush Hog 84" rear finish mower that sticks back about 8 feet I do notice front end can get a little light if I start off a little quick while the mower is raised, but no issues and run w/out the loader every time I mow.

 

[LHS Inc]

I run my 3520 w/out the loader all the time with various implements. With my KK 60 tiller I don't even notice the weight on the 3pt. With my Bush Hog 84" rear finish mower that sticks back about 8 feet I do notice front end can get a little light if I start off a little quick while the mower is raised, but no issues and run w/out the loader every time I mow.

Thanks for the info. I'm looking into getting a KK 60 tiller so its good to know if I have the FEL off I can hook up to it and go to work. Really the only reason I would take it off is to maneuver around in a yard for aerating or overseeding. I'm fine with running with it on for other tasks.

Thanks to all the others who replied, keep it coming.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

I have a 3520 and I have taken the entire loader off the front and put on a large spreader full of fertilizer, and 6ft brush cutter, and never pulled the front end off the ground ever. I would defintely try it before I spent the money for a bracket and weights. I don't think you will need them and you want to stay as light as possible when you are doing yard work. I don't think that arerator is as heavy as a 6ft brush cutter.

What are those tires???

 

[beenthere]

At worse, you might have to turn around and back up a steep hill rather than driving forward

 

[WH401]

I have no problems moving my PRD7200 on the back of my 3320, (about 700 lbs), with no FEL attached. However, I do go up the hill to my house with the mower on the ground. A few suitcase weights would be nice, but I get along more than fine without them.

 

[RoyJackson]

I have no problems moving my PRD7200 on the back of my 3320, (about 700 lbs), with no FEL attached. However, I do go up the hill to my house with the mower on the ground. A few suitcase weights would be nice, but I get along more than fine without them.

Yeah, and when you transport, you don't need to raise the implement full height. Just enough to get the wheels off the ground is sufficient (so if your front end does rise, it won't go too high).

 

[Rockgod]

Yeah, and when you transport, you don't need to raise the implement full height. Just enough to get the wheels off the ground is sufficient (so if your front end does rise, it won't go too high).

I always like these kinds of threads. It gives us some insight as to what can/should be used as counter weight to TPH attachments w/o Fel.

Each tractor should include this info. maybe a graph of some sort. Go right down the list, a RC you should have x amount of suit case weights on the front, a rototiller should have xxlbs and so on.

With all the warning lables already, isn't this a safey concern? Seems like alot of guess work :confused2: