Since you are using your Jubilee to pull, I would recommend the Ford "pie" weight system.
Liquid ballast is a relatively "permanent" weight because it takes time to fill a tire and this is usually done by specialists with a large tank and a pump. As a result, liquid ballast is not a viable option for a tractor puller who wishes to add and remove weights in order to compete in different classes.
The so-called "pie" weight system uses 12 cast iron segments per side and it is relatively easy for one person to add and remove segments as conditions dictate. Ford sold both so-called "light" and so-called "heavy" pie weight packages for use with tractors of different HP.
The so-called "light" segments weigh around 30 lbs each and the so-called "heavy" segments weigh about 45 lbs each. As a result, one person can install and remove segments without help.
The going rate for a comple set of (non finished) "pie" weights is around $500, and they can be found on ebay and Craigslist from time to time.
If you buy a set, be certain that you get 24 segments, 2 mounting discs (sometimes called star wheels) and 16 of the special lug stud estenders needed to mount the mounting discs to the tractor.
It is not uncommon for people to sell pie weight sets without the lug stud extenders, and reproductions of these will cost around $11 each. As a result, a set of pie weights without the lug stud extenders is worth considerably less than one with the necessary extenders.
I have several vintage Ford tractors with pie weight systems (both light and heavy) installed. If you like, I can send photos by email.
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