Small tractors doing big work.

[Henro]

BCP,

Have you realized yet that you need to add some weight to the front of your tractor?

I have been pulling a partially loaded dump trailer with my BX2200, which when half loaded the trailer is about 4,000 pounds, and simply keeping the mower deck on made a world of difference up slope. I still sometimes think I should add weight to the front also.

Add a couple hundred pounds to the front of your tractor and enjoy your work more!

Bill

 

[bcp]

If you are referring to this:

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...s-doing-big-work-post5152779.html#post5152779

That is just a video I found that fit this thread. He really does need some weight on front.

I have a loader on my BX, and lots of boulders I can scoop up if needed for weight. Also some lifting weights I plan to use on the front if the loader is off for some reason.

Bruce

 

[IchabodCrayne]

Fixing the well.

 

[Xfaxman]

Fixing the well.

Very clever! :thumbsup:

 

[tman1020]

Setting some trusses with a boom pole that I made

 

[IchabodCrayne]

Nice.
Did you lift them to the roof with the boom pole?

 

[Diggin It]

Setting some trusses with a boom pole that I made

Need more info on that. I'm considering building a small pole shed and am trying to figure out how to do the roof.

 

[tman1020]

Nice.
Did you lift them to the roof with the boom pole?

I use it in conjunction with a winch. I keep the boom mostly vertical with the load close to the ground as I transport the trusses to the wall. Then I use the winch mostly to lift up in to position.

Flat level ground is a must! It can be sketchy if you are off level or lifting much weight. It’s very handy but I’m very cautious. A lot can go wrong quickly with that much leverage.

 

[MossRoad]

 

[IchabodCrayne]

I use it in conjunction with a winch. I keep the boom mostly vertical with the load close to the ground as I transport the trusses to the wall. Then I use the winch mostly to lift up in to position.

Flat level ground is a must! It can be sketchy if you are off level or lifting much weight. It’s very handy but I’m very cautious. A lot can go wrong quickly with that much leverage.

Got the job done.. very nice.