Wheel weights for a Kubota MX5800

[Mackdaddy9269]

Hello,

I'm purchasing a 2018 MX5800 that will be delivered soon. I'm kicking around adding wheel weights to this tractor. I'm already getting Rimguard filled rear tires to specs, which should add about 550 pounds per tire. I've owned an MX5100 & an MX5200 so I'm familiar with this model & what it can do. Specifically when hauling wood in the past, I put about half a face cord in the bucket at a time to haul out of the woods. The terrain isn't level, there's humps/bumps sometimes 2 feet in elevation change. When trying to backup at times in cramped quarters in the woods with trees around, the rear end has been too light even with loaded tires. I was originally just going to do ballast off the 3pt, but in using a box blade or tiller, it winds up getting bumped around with other trees we're trying to save.

Sooooooo, I was told by the dealer I can put up to 3 weights on each rim max, giving me another 600+ pounds. I don't want to cause any damage to the tractor or drivetrain. My dad's saying to be careful I don't in turn cause a strain on the front axle by "encouraging" me to lift more than I should. I don't want to overload the tractor. My thoughts are to help ballast it without having to add/remove something (off the 3pt). I currently live in a subdivision and don't have room to store the tractor in my garage with anything hanging off the 3pt. I could use extra weight in the winter plowing/moving snow though and I don't want the township harassing me about having anything sitting outside.

The flip side, I don't want the tractor too heavy (if there is such a thing) to rut up the yard or other areas, especially when it's wet. Then I'll have to fix that. I'm comparing Kubota weights with hardware I was quoted $734 for 4 weights. Everything Attachments has a package of 10 (must buy 10 I already asked them) aftermarket for $1,068 with free shipping (I would use 6 and sell the rest). Looking for thoughts and if anyone has experience with either of these different wheel weights. Thanks

 

[oosik]

You are getting a tractor that weighs 3734 bare + 1100 pound of rim guard + 600 pounds of wheel weights + the FEL & bucket (adds 1000 pounds) - and you are worried about the tires rutting up the yard. YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING. I think you better learn the song - "I ain't gonna be goin' on the grass no more, no more, no more".

 

[FTG-05]

$1000 for wheel weights? No thanks, I'll stick to my lead, steel and concrete wheel weights for about $200 total;

 

[coolbrze]

Very well done FTG!

 

[ovrszd]

Don't worry about overloading the front axle by using rear wheel weights. You can't hang enough on the rear wheels to equal a 1000lb attachment on the 3pt.

Not sure of your fabrication skills. Maybe try looking for used weights from various tractors. If you can find a set equaling the weight you are wanting then build brackets to adapt them to your wheels if the bolt patterns aren't the same.

 

[ovrszd]

Here's a company that makes a bunch of different weights. Not sure they have your tractor but might be worth checking.

Lonestar Weights

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I'm sure you know that even with the extra wheel weights you won't have enough ballast for max loader capacity. Although, it is better than less weight right?

Also, the on/in wheel ballast doesn't unweight the front "axels" to reduce stress.

I have rim guard, one set of wheel weights, and 1200lbs of 3pth ballast. My 3pt ballast is QH compatible so it's easy on/off and compact since I'm in the woods a lot. Something big like a box blade would never work for me.



Might consider a compact ballast box as it can be removed when you want you tractor to be lighter... :2cents:

Here is my build thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...-poorly-planned.html?highlight=Fraken-ballast

 

[ovrszd]

Good stuff Luke. My QH ballast box doubles as my suitcase weight storage rack. Very handy for those projects that only need ballast for a few minutes or all day.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I bought the Kubota wheel weights for my mx5100. Put two on each wheel, it made a huge difference . I just didn't think I need the additional two hundred lbs with my ****** on the seat....

 

[LouNY]

I have 1200# of wheel weights on my 8050 and have considered another 600# or more.