Weight boxes from Woods
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gabby
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Hey John,
I had a nice weight box but I got rid of it. I found that it made more sense to keep my rollover blade hooked up in place of the weight box. It provided about the same amount of weight but it was also useful to do work with, so it served two purposes. Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?
Gabby
I had a nice weight box but I got rid of it. I found that it made more sense to keep my rollover blade hooked up in place of the weight box. It provided about the same amount of weight but it was also useful to do work with, so it served two purposes. Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?
Gabby
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Most any 3 point attachment you already have can serve as a counterweight. Also, are your rear tires filled with water?)</font>
Like you, I usually have enough ballast on the back with some implement, but I had noticed a lot of questions from people about these and thought it would be a nice easy alternative to making something.
Since these don't take up a lot of space, they would be easier to use than say a big can filled with concrete or something like I've seen some posts of.
John
Like you, I usually have enough ballast on the back with some implement, but I had noticed a lot of questions from people about these and thought it would be a nice easy alternative to making something.
Since these don't take up a lot of space, they would be easier to use than say a big can filled with concrete or something like I've seen some posts of.
John
Bob_Skurka
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I don't have filled rears on my NH TC24 because I use it mostly for mowing, but because of that I picked up a weight box and while I rarely use it, when I am moving a lot heavy stuff with the FEL I slip on the weight box.
The thing I like about the box is that it is much smaller than a rear blade or similar implement so if I am working in a tight space I don't have to worry about the rear implement knocking against anything (or worse yet knocking down anything).
My weight box is a modified New Holland unit. I lowered the lower pins to allow the box to work with quick hitch. I also welded on a set of heavy duty casters so I can roll it around.
The thing I like about the box is that it is much smaller than a rear blade or similar implement so if I am working in a tight space I don't have to worry about the rear implement knocking against anything (or worse yet knocking down anything).
My weight box is a modified New Holland unit. I lowered the lower pins to allow the box to work with quick hitch. I also welded on a set of heavy duty casters so I can roll it around.
mhalla
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<font color="green">Very interesting. I had never seen a weight box that came with a cover. Granted I haven't seen many weight boxes so maybe I shouldn't be surprised by the cover.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Very interesting. I had never seen a weight box that came with a cover. Granted I haven't seen many weight boxes so maybe I shouldn't be surprised by the cover. )</font>
I think maybe the pics have an optical illusion as there is no top. One of the views shows a shot into the boxes which are open on top when attached.
These are good for adding sand, dirt, gravel, etc. to gain the needed weight, and have a hole at each front corner to drain water. Sorry if the pics didn't show the opening clearly. John
I think maybe the pics have an optical illusion as there is no top. One of the views shows a shot into the boxes which are open on top when attached.
These are good for adding sand, dirt, gravel, etc. to gain the needed weight, and have a hole at each front corner to drain water. Sorry if the pics didn't show the opening clearly. John
Archdean
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When I bought my Kubota7510 there happened to be a weight box laying outside (no-one ever wanted) which I asked them to throw in with the deal along with 4 old
John Deere wheel weights, total weight including box approx 500 lbs. cost to dealer $0, I have no need for this until I takeoff the backhoe later this fall then it will be invaluable... You most certainly need something to offset the FEL to maintain balance of your tractor.