[ChrisR]

I recently obtained a weight bracket that I was told came off of a JD 990, that I thought might work on my 2720.
Tonight I got around to installing it. I used the 2 outside holes on the front of the 2720. I had to drill matching holes in the weight bracket. Because of where the dividers were on the weight bracket, I had to thread these holes. I then drilled 2 holes in the front of the tractor to match existing holes in the weight bracket. I mounted it with 4 - 1/2" bolts.

The bracket was low cost, does not interfere with the loader when no weights on it & it holds 6 - 70lb suitcase weights, although I do not think I will ever need that many weights at one time. I will have to remove it in the winter to use the front blade or snowblower. I now have to make a retaining rod for the bracket.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

Looks good Chris,

And nice way of overcoming how to fasten near the dividers. Will you be utilizing this when you use your tiller? Is it a must? Just curious as we (the CFO and I) discussed the possibility of a tiller. Was just curious since we have the 2520 and would be pretty close to your 2720.


Thanks

 

[ChrisR]

Looks good Chris,

And nice way of overcoming how to fasten near the dividers. Will you be utilizing this when you use your tiller? Is it a must? Just curious as we (the CFO and I) discussed the possibility of a tiller. Was just curious since we have the 2520 and would be pretty close to your 2720.


Thanks

Thank you.

I did want the front weights for using the 655 tiller & later on if I get a Bush Hog mower. I tilled the garden earlier & left the loader on because I did not think I could get enough weight on the front with the small weight bracket. Having the loader mounted makes it difficult in some areas to get around. I just about clipped my garage a couple of times. I am not sure how much weight is really needed on the front with the tiller on the back, but I know the front of the tractor is light with the tiller hooked up & the loader off.

 

[Mdufresne]

I hear ya about having a loader on while using a tiller, or any other attachment. Can't maneuver as well and just one more thing to worry about when trying to watch what your doing in the back. I have a brush hog and tiller and I have some cramped spaces to get into with my brush hog so it's a must.

I had to make mine and picked up some 40lb weights from HD (free shipping). I welded a receiver to a plate and bolted it to the front of my 2720.
Enough weight for what I need.
I thought I would have to strap them down like I have seen others do, but they don't bounce around.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

Mdufresne...

Nice setup and fabrication.

 

[ChrisR]

Nice work Mdufresne.
I like that setup also.