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I have a CC 3235 with the 45" Snowblower. I used the CC front/rear weightbar, 4 JD suitcase weights painted yellow. I also bought an extra set of wheels, tires, tubes, and chains. I hate putting the chains on, so I keep 1 set with the chains and fluid for Winter work, and then just swap the tires when I need the additional traction. They are also filled with WW Fluid . This year I am building a 3-pt. weight bar for my 3-pt. hitch that will allow me to add 6-suitcase weights versus 4 on the weight bar. The more weight the better )</font>
Sounds like a great setup overall!! I think there is a threshold when too much suitcase weights get added, they tend to make the front end & attachment lighter making the steering slide more. My thoughts would be keep the weight on the axel (fluid-which you did) and wheel weights. So when you have 4 suitcase weights, fluid in tires(75lbs ea.) and wheel weights(42 lbs ea.) comes out to 402 lbs. Thats more than enough to handle basically any condition. I do not have filled tires so I have 252lbs, and chains I do not have the diff. lock feature, and I had no problems. And that was with all types of incline driveways...chains save you on weight requirements. Just my opinion on what I have learned..
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