jusjeepn 59 #1 Posted November 25, 2008 After building the 60" dozer blade I figured the wheel weights weren't going to be enough ballast on the rear. I decided to build a little ballast for the rear. I started by welding these up. I scrounged around and found these old three point lower arms and these 6" clevis'. the pieces I fabbed are to replace the top clamp of the o/e dozer bracket. The three point arm goes here. This is how it looks assembled. The ballast tray will be stolen from my extra disc. I still need to complete the brackets to attach it to the arms. I will be using the existing holes in the tray so I won't be altering it in any way. That's all I got done tonight while the paint was drying on the blade. I'll try to post completed pics Wed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,736 #2 Posted November 25, 2008 As I said about the blade work- Very nice, and smart design! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #3 Posted November 25, 2008 'at's slicker'n snot awn a doe-urknob! That it can all be removed with no damage to the original parts is even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #4 Posted November 28, 2008 Well I finished it today! It weighs in at 47 pounds and so far has been able to hold 350 pounds! I don't think I'll run it with that weight (me and the wife), but I know it will hold up great! :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #5 Posted November 28, 2008 Great Job!!! :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #6 Posted November 28, 2008 Good idea, and great job! I have a tray similar to that as part of a plug aerator. This year instead of screwing around with cinder blocks, I strapped on 3x 5 gallon buckets (with lids!) and filled them with water. It worked really well, and you can vary the weight easily (as long as they're not frozen!!!). I still need to fab up a frame to strap them to better, but I think the concept worked Else you could put a cooler full of beer back there trouble is it gets lighter as the day goes on.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #7 Posted November 28, 2008 For my extra weight, I mount a metal rod through the draw hitch hole and add about 100 lbs of weight lifting plates then cover it with a canvas bag. It is simple and adds a lot of weight. Happy plowing .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #8 Posted November 29, 2008 Put some paint on it today! Now waiting for sunday for the snow, Possible 3-5" :hide: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fretscha 0 #9 Posted November 30, 2008 Yes, that is a really good idea. I think i will build something like this too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #10 Posted November 30, 2008 i made an apppointment with a patent attorney on monday. very cool idea, thanks for sharing it with us, and nice fab work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyBlue 652 #11 Posted November 30, 2008 Well its sunday... Ya' gettin any of the white powdery stuff fallin outside? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jusjeepn 59 #12 Posted December 1, 2008 Yeah Scott, got 3" today. It was really fine powder this morning but after a couple of hours and a pot of coffee, it started to melt. When I cleared the drive it was perfect snowman making weather. My drive is double lane wide about 75 yards long and widens at the garage to 6 lanes. I could park about 20 cars all together. It usually takes about 40 - 45 min to clear with the standard 42" blade and no weight (except me). I cleared it today in about 20 min. with the 60" blade and the extra weight on the rear. No slippage until I tried to push a pile 2x the height of the blade and full width in the grass. If I had another 50 lbs I probably wouldn't have slipped at all. I didn't get any pics this time around cause the wife was sick today. I'll definatly get some next time around. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites