Suitcase weights and front end loader

[Mike_Kanzer]

I took of my FEL on my L3830 so that I could mow around my fences easier with my 5ft brush cutter. Added 4 55lb suitcase weights to front bumper for stability which worked out real well. When I went to put the FEL back on I couldn't get it to seat properly until I removed the weights. Seems they were hitting the cross bar of the FEL when I tried to drop it onto the frame. Once I took them off the FEL went back on.
Has anyone else found this to be the case? Seems to be really inconvenient to bolt and unbolt the weights if I want to use the FEL. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[wushaw]

I think it would be best to remove them anyway to remove unnecessary dead weight off the ft. axle and tires.

 

[Doc_Bob]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I took of my FEL on my L3830 so that I could mow around my fences easier with my 5ft brush cutter. Added 4 55lb suitcase weights to front bumper for stability which worked out real well. When I went to put the FEL back on I couldn't get it to seat properly until I removed the weights. Seems they were hitting the cross bar of the FEL when I tried to drop it onto the frame. Once I took them off the FEL went back on.
Has anyone else found this to be the case? Seems to be really inconvenient to bolt and unbolt the weights if I want to use the FEL. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif )</font>

Every dealer I have spoken to say you have to remove suitcase weights to use FEL. Interference as you discovered.
Bob

 

[ksmmoto]

I remove my loader on my L3430 to finish mow and hang four suitcase weights on the front. You do have to remove them to use the loader. No way around it.

ksmmoto

 

[Mike_Kanzer]

THANKS GUYS-
I learned the hard way after struggling for an hour to try to get the FEL to seat. Guess I shouldn't do things at the end of the day when I'm tired. In retrospect it was obvious that the weights were hitting the FEL.

 

[Mike_Kanzer]

THANKS GUYS-
I learned the hard way after struggling for an hour to try to get the FEL to seat. Guess I shouldn't do things at the end of the day when I'm tired. In retrospect it was obvious that the weights were hitting the FEL.

 

[N80]

Off topic, but how much do those weights cost and are they specific to the model of tractor (I have an L4400) or brand? In other words, are there generic weights that will fit?

 

[N80]

Off topic, but how much do those weights cost and are they specific to the model of tractor (I have an L4400) or brand? In other words, are there generic weights that will fit?

 

[Dishpointer]

George,

I have been pricing tractors and my Kubota dealer quote me $75 per weight. He said that the cost of shipping them makes up 50% of the cost. As for specifics on fit I have no idea but I would think they have a universal mount.

 

[Dishpointer]

George,

I have been pricing tractors and my Kubota dealer quote me $75 per weight. He said that the cost of shipping them makes up 50% of the cost. As for specifics on fit I have no idea but I would think they have a universal mount.