[MTB98]

Not welding is a big drawback to fabbing your own. You could get a cheap trailer mover for the three point then box it in with wooden forms
and fill with concrete but you’ll probably be close to just buying a ballast box by that point.

 

[MTB98]

Yep - finding it more and more of an issue I don't have welding as a skillset yet. But I need ballast before I need another hobby .

Maybe see if your local school has a welding shops class that would weld your pieces together?

 

[MTB98]

If you are concerned about departure angle think real hard before getting a low hanging ballast box. Horrible on a 1025R, less bad on your large 2.

Wheel weights would help but what I haven't been able to find is how much/many you are allowed to put on a wheel. My only guess is tire load rating vs ballast + wheel weights + load weight + tractor weight + my lard butt.

Wheel weights and three point ballast are not the same and not interchangeable. Refer to your FEL a operators manual for minimum ballast requirements for your machine.
techpubs.Deere.com You can download almost any Deere operators manual for free.

Looks like three weights per side plus three point ballast is an option.

 

[MTB98]

Same price at amazon currently (with free shipping as well)

<$73 at greenpartstore with free shipping code TTWT!

John Deere 42-lb Quick-Tach Suitcase Weight - UC13263

www.greenpartstore.com

 

[MTB98]

Can still grab 1000 lbs of concrete for less than one weight though.

That’s how I made my three point ballast weight.
I should’ve been putting my 401K money into tractor weights over the years, I’d be better off today.

 

[MTB98]

Actually... they come out to 62.76 each with free shipping (over 250) I put 6 in the cart and the discount/special was automatically applied. I had not planned on buying today but here I go again..

Shrek

Ugh I just tried putting them in the cart and there is a discount applied. I’m trying to stay strong here and resist…
The 70#ers aren’t showing a discount, looks like only the 42#. I’m not going to try the wheel weights. 😂