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An older tractor puller friend of mine once told me that there is some physics? (sounded good to me) formula that stated that for every 1 foot from the pivot point (rear axel), the weight multiplies once. 500# directly on axel (wheel weights) equals 500#....500# 18 inches behind axel equals 1250# ({500# X 1.5} + the origional 500# =1250)...200# 11 feet from rear axel (on front end) equals 2400# ({200X11} + 200=2400) The height of weight MIGHT make a differance on front of tractor... keeping weight as low as possible below line of balance should help, not sure how much it will help, but every little bit helps. I've seen some low front weights fall off when they hit the scale when the tractor was driven on/off the scale. Personally, I like mostly 100# (I take 30-100# along with 3-75# to help change weight to each pull) suitcase weights. Make your brackets so that you can EASILY take weights on and off...waist high works best for me. I take the weights off of tractor and lay on bed of trailer, all waist high. Make sure that you can tie the weights down while your transport your tractor and while you are pulling. Remember, having to move 10-100# weights 2, 3 or 4 times for each pull can get hard on your back, arms and leg muscles. Make the location of your brackets as handy as possible to get to.
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