D-200 rear weight removed, help with suggestions on improving

[bo dawg 517]

I managed to remove the heavy weight contraption off the rear of the tractor. PO said it weighed approx 400 lbs. It does serve a purpose but it was so ugly. Id like to do something a bit neater and paint it up. 

It doesnt have any 3 point due to the previous PO gutted it all off from the controller back. Im told it use to have a backhoe on it. 

I wish it did have all the 3 point system but I guess its not necessary.

 

So with that being said, anyone have a good idea how to create something better to easily mount and un mount when needed for the rear weight?  

 

It looks so much better with it off. Lol. I didnt take a good pic when it was installed.

 

Edited November 24, 2023 by bo dawg

[Thor27 835]

Good looking tractor! 

 

This may not be the cheapest, but i would look for the missing 3 point stuff. the ram mount looks to be cut off the left upright, can the lower arms be cut off that box thingy?

I don't know if this particular one is still available, but it's a good visual of what you need.  They are still out there, piecing one together is more expensive than finding one like this.....

, but 

[Thor27 835]

 

[bo dawg 517]

Lower arms are cut off at the ends and welded to the home made box. But not only is it missing the 3 point pieces It doesnt have the hydraulic controler or the the lines. 

I was originally looking to get everything, but now I'm thinking just to create a better fixed way to mount weight on the back.

[peter lena 9,245]

@bo dawg  in addition to enhancing / engaging as much of the rear frame area ,much stronger  mount point , don't forget the  more weight extends away from frame , the greater the stress, also use some anti vibration padding , at contact areas . would also make an easy lift in place point , for a chain lift . like those  chain ratchet  https://www.amazon.com/SALUINOKI-1650lbs-Ratchet-Puller-Lifting/dp/B0B96XZQMX/ref=asc_df_B0B96XZQMX/?tag=hyprod-  HARBOUR FREIGHT often has these on sale , hook mine up to a nylon lift strap , quick / easy , Pete 

[bo dawg 517]

Ok, I thought it through, I am going to use the mounting base by just cutting off the basket part of this structure. All I'll have is the 6" plate off the back which then I can stack the yellow colored plates up on and secure. Pluss along with the other 2 big zero turn gray weights all in one stack. Paint it all black to match the loader. I think will suffice. Dont look like much but those things are heavy as Heck!

I will take more pics as I go.