Took Delivery of JD 2210 with FEL Today

[johndeere_2210]

Personally, I'm not a fan of loaded wheels, because of two reasons: a) direct moisture in contact with the rims, especially the level and thus, potential leaking purposes and b) I really don't want the unnecessary weight of the tires on my grass during "non-loader" work. Essentially, once you get loaded wheels then you can plan to do every chore with additional weight.

I have been pleased with a box-scraper (290 lbs), additional 140 lbs in suitcase weighs hanging on the box and if needed, run a 50lb pastic weight per rear wheel.

 

[steveinmo]

DJLX -

A can of expanding foam insulation should keep those concrete pavers from shifting in your ballast box. Just a thought.

 

[DJLX]

steveinmo- good idea although the original plan is that I could remove/add as needed. I have used it as a tool box as I'm sure most have done for rakes, shovels, chain, etc. The box's opening is a pain and limits you on what you can put in it.

 

[JDFANATIC]

I had my rear tires loaded with RimGuard (non-corrosive, non-toxic) which gets about 120#'s in each. I find this sufficient counterballance to use the FEL as a wheelbarrow /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif, and although it probably does compact the lawn more, I find I have less slippage issues on slopes and tight turns -- which really does damage the lawn. When I do really heavy loader work, I add the ballast box which I filled with concrete. Just added a 3PT PTO spreader, and when the weather improves will break it in with some lime I want to put down. For this I'll probably put suitcase weights on the front for counter ballance.

 

[Anjou]

JDFanatic,

You've certainly been a wealth of info on the JD 2210 and implements. Thank you so much for your advice and insight! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[JDFANATIC]

Thanks Anjou,

Just glad to offer my .02, oftentimes learned the hard way, to anyone who will listen. These are really great tractors.

 

[Panman]

thanks from me too, what about using a carry all and some sort of weighted load on it??

 

[JDFANATIC]

panman,

Not sure what you mean by a carry all. Can you describe this? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Steamynachos]

my dealer put tubes in my tires and filled them so there would not be any moisture on the rim. a carry all is a flat type deck that you can mount on your 3pt. I am going to make one that I can mount a rain barrel to so i can water my trees. if you look in the projects forum there are some pics.

 

[Panman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( panman,

Not sure what you mean by a carry all. Can you describe this? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif )</font>

3 point hitch unit that can carry "stuff" via a platform.
I am picking one up today and will fabricate the platform this weekend. Just thinking I could stack cement blocks on this in a pinch