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Compact Tractor

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Beet Stix, Jun 14, 2014.

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  1. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    That's crazy that you have trouble with the hoe on.....o_O Backhoe hanging off the back should be plenty of ballast with loaded tires!

    I would try some serious 3pt weight if you don't have to have the backhoe mounted.
     
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    My biggest problem with 2wd traction is when I'm moving firewood. Figure the loader has 300lbs or so of wood in it but the trailer has 1200 or so + the weight of the trailer. I can't put a 3pt weight on the rear when I'm pulling the trailer and there is no way I'm making it to where I need to in 2wd. I moved the axle back a foot or so on the trailer to give it a bit more tongue weight and it helped but no miracles.
     
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    btw, Mastermech, if you happen to run into any suitcase weights let me know. Adding a bracket to my 3pt trailer hitch would be ideal and it would keep it nice and compact.
     
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    The ballast box has 400lbs of suitcase weights in it plus (2) 45lb weights on each wheel. I would actually prefer your setup with the suitcase weights on a nice 3 point trailer hitch over the ballast box. Just seems like it sticks out more and it eliminates being able to use the 3-point while the loader is on.
     
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    Thanks! I actually made that myself one Saturday afternoon from some scrap I had in the garage. It's not very heavy duty but It is super handy for small stuff! just wish I could use it all the time with the loader on.

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    I made one too that takes a 2" receiver. I use it to move boats and my eqt trailer. Mines not heavy either. And with my weld skills I expected the pins to break off as it was one of the first things I tried to weld. But with only a few hundred pounds in the thing its not tested much.
     
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    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    Sounds like a few of you guys could use a HeavyHitch. ;)

    http://heavyhitch.com

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    Here's one I built: mine started from northern tools 3 pt tow hitch then I welded on to it. I've got two slabs of metal I could through on the bottom or just toss on all 6 suit case weights.
     

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    How much does each suitcase weigh?
     
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    Those are 40lbers right?
     
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    Very nice! I like that setup!
     
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    Sorry to bring an old post back to life... but this just happened. Bx2370 with FEL, MMM, and rear snow blower. Gonna give it a spin today for the first time.
     

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    :drool: .... Absolutely Beautiful... Congrats... :yes:
     
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    Yea, very cool Beet Stix. I like that rear snowblower! :yes: Will need pics or a movie of the snowblower in action.

    Looks like it's brand spanking new......:)
     
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    Congrats Beet Stix ... a lotta hardware right there. Have a ball... :rootintootin:
     
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    Wow sweet setup right there! Congrats!
     
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    Congrats!! Lots of new toys there to put to use! :thumbs:
     
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    Yea does all look brand new. Like off dealer lot!
     
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