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front end weight question

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dave2

12-18-2006 02:03:08




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Hi Folks,
Is there a trick to figuring how much front weight you need, other than trial and error? The link (if it works) is the type of tractor I have with a front loader added. I have a container on the back that holds a cubic meter that I haul horse manure away with. When I have the front loader fork and shovel mounted, no problem. But when they are off, I can't keep the front end on the ground when my container is full. My first thought was to weigh the fork and bucket and just hang that much weight on the front end, but that may be overkill. I could be wrong in my thinking (why I'm asking you folks), but with the front loader weight all attached to the center of the tractor, I would need considerably less weight attached up front. I don't know what my container weighs when full, but I guess the weight of 1 cubic meter of dirt would be the heaviest thing I'd put in it. Any idea how much weight I'd need? I'm going to have to make something, so need to get as close as possible to start.

Thanks, Dave

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BUDD

12-18-2006 03:28:43




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 Re: front end weight question in reply to dave2, 12-18-2006 02:03:08  
dave2 As a rule of thumb you need 30% of your total weight on the front end of your tractor for pulling. I am not sure how this will work for what you are trying to do, but this should get you in the ball park at least.

BUDD



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dave2

12-18-2006 04:22:32




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 Re: front end weight question in reply to BUDD, 12-18-2006 03:28:43  
Thanks. So, I need to weigh the tractor with a full container, then, just pull the front axle on the scale (should be 30%)?

Thanks, Dave



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gfs

12-18-2006 07:57:47




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 Re: front end weight question in reply to dave2, 12-18-2006 04:22:32  
There is another way, need a good floor jack and patience.



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