Mounting suitcase weights...opinions?

[TEET]

Howdy all!

While plowing some of this fabulous, grainy, heavy snow today with my 1211, I got to thinking about some weights that picked up years ago, and have been collecting dust in my shed. I currently am running the stock 23x10.5 turfs, 2 link chains, and 75# wheel weights. I don't really have a traction problem..once in a while they will break free on ice, but no biggie..I was just brainstorming some ways to add a little more weight

The weights that I have are 100# Ford suitcase weights from a farm tractor(pictured below) I would plan on using 2 most likely because of the size of these suckers, but I also don't want to damage the rear frame area of my CCC. I think 2 would be enough..I'm roughly 190#, 2x75# wheel weights, and 200# of suitcase weights = 550# with me on it, 360# as it will sit idle. My questions are: is this too much weight for the the Al rear end and/or axles? Do I really need that much weight? and if I do decide to do it, what are some "temporary" mounting options? I'd like to be able to remove a weight bracket without too much effort to service the rearend, summer usage, etc.

Like I said I'm not really having too many issues with traction ...but was just...."thinkin"

I look forward to some constructive criticism

Jeff (teet)

[_DX3_]

The only criticism I have is that rear end looks clean enough to eat off of . hmmmm that didn't sound just right did it?
I am curious to see what is suggested also. Oh, I love that light on the back.

[TEET]

Originally Posted by _DX3_

The only criticism I have is that rear end looks clean enough to eat off of . hmmmm that didn't sound just right did it?
I am curious to see what is suggested also. Oh, I love that light on the back.

I assure you, its not that clean now..lol. I took that pic after I went through the rear and replaced a lot of seals and gaskets...it did look nice

I love the light too..sure comes in handy!

Jeff (teet)

[cj4200]

Loading your tires is a easy way of getting 50lbs plus per tire.

[jbollis]

TEET,
When I switched from the plastic cement filled wheel weights to the cast (gilson) ones I had to remove some of the extra weight I had in the rear box. I have found If I get to much rear weight (rear box) on my 1211 that it will tend to push the front straight instead of allowing it to turn when I want.

I am about 275 plus the 65x2 wheel weights and about 100-125 in the rear box. This is the best I can get as far as enough weight to push anything I want and still be able to steer good. I started with around 250 in the rear box and have since removed about half that. It will be different according to front tire choice and how much you hang on the back. The more you hang on the back the lighter the front will get.

If you want to make a mount, I would suggest finding a hitch or bagger plate. They bolt to the frame and are an easy starting point. I bolted my rear box to one then bolted the regular hitch on the back of the box. Works nice for what I use it for.

JOE

[juniors1282]

Jeff, Skip the ford weights and drink a few more brews. That will ad extra weight to your mid section and you'll be all set, That's what I did, HeHeHe. Later Bud

[PapaD]

Originally Posted by cj4200

Loading your tires is a easy way of getting 50lbs plus per tire.

I agree with Yosimite Sam..."load yer tires" Fill your tires with windshield washer fluid and you'll have all the weight you need and it won't interfere with the looks of your tractor at all. That's what I did on my 1641 and I've been getting unstoppable traction, and I have a concrete driveway that's at a 40 degree grade and I never slip a wheel on it.

[_DX3_]

The local Tractor Supply had their Washer Fluid on sale for a buck. Seven gallons per rear tire. $14 sure beats $125 for 2 26lbs weights.