Posted by ss55 on March 31, 2023 at 08:25:56 from (96.42.227.92):
In Reply to: How much weight? posted by Paul 300 U on March 31, 2023 at 05:34:17:
A 350 utility with a swept back front axle has a very short wheelbase.
As others have said, think of it as a fulcrum or teeter-totter supported on the front wheels. Measure the distance from the front wheels to the center of the bucket and compare that to the wheelbase. If they are equal you will need at least one pound of ballast to counterbalance each pound in the bucket, including the weight of the bucket.
Maximum bucket weight (rated load of the loader?) x Bucket distance /(divided by) wheelbase = counter weight
Add extra counter for extra traction in slick, greasy or steep conditions.
As you already know, travel with the bucket low and do not turn sharp with the bucket raised to prevent a rollover.
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