Rear weight mounts

johndeeregreg40 · Oct 11, 2018

I have a ?53 John Deere 40 Standard that I?m looking to pull
with. I made up some wheelie bars but not sure how to mount
weights. How do you guys put weights on the rear of your
tractor? Thanks! Greg

VicS · Oct 11, 2018

Will try to post a picture of my 435. It is the same as a 420 utility. Final drives are pointed strait back. I used short pieces of 1/4 x 3 bar stock. They are bolted to the bull gear covers with just 2-3/8 grade 8 bolts. I have 4 of these that would hold 2 each 90 lb. AC weights or 3-60 lb weights. Plus another angle iron welded to the drawbar. Which will hold 4 more 90lb weights or 6- 60 lb weights. I can pull 5000 lb but rear end won't take it. Or the engine. So quit at 4500. I also have a middle bar. Just 1/4 by 4 with a small angle iron welded to the back. Oh the steel is cold roll. Available everywhere. Hope this helps. Vic

johndeeregreg40 · Oct 12, 2018

Nice setup! I?ll see if I can use that design on my wheelie bars!
Thanks!

VicS · Oct 12, 2018

Notice the hitch adjuster is not attached to the wheelie bars. The wheelie bars are 1" square tubing.

Rear weight mounts

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