Front wheel weights

[Coadster32 793]

I was pondering this morning about making a set of front wheel weights for my 854. (I just seen I missed a set last night that was up for sale approx. 10 minutes). Anyway, I thought if I lay the rim face down, and lay a couple of plastic garbage bags in the rims, stick a couple of bolts thru, and pour cement into it, it should fit well, and be removeable. I'm sure others have done this, and was wondering if it's a waste of time, or worth it. How much weight do you think I'd get out of it? I could potentially do both sides of the rim as well. It's a standard 4-8 rim.

[can whlvr 991]

i have made both front and rear concrete weights,i had a rear weight that WOULD not come out of the rim,i had to jack hammer it out and i beat up the rim real bad trying to get it out,now i use a pail that is sized just right,then i cut the pail to get it off,just my 2 cents

[Rollerman 290]

You could do that...

Or watch your local classifides & Craigslist for the cast iron weight lifting weights.

I think it's the 20 pounders that will fit right inside the lip of the rim.

If you find a set for the "olympic" size bar you can set them on the inside around the spindle.

Drill two holes through the weight to line up with the rims & your set.

[Coadster32 793]

Thanks, I'll keep my eyes out for lifting weights. The right ones are hard to justify money-wise. I'd be pretty if I had to jack-hammer my rims.

[DMK855 15]

Coadster, ever think about making lead weights?? Polaris2007's thread about the rear weights is pretty impressive. They have to be the best lead weights hands down. I am sure you could find a way to make a mold for the front weights and "machine" them to fit just how you want....... Just a thought!!

[WHC-125 4]

Hey Chris, I have a set of front cast iron weights, I might even have 2 sets. I gotta check. If you think its something you would be interested in give me a call.

[Coadster32 793]

Well, I went in a little bit of a different direction. We had a job come thru the shop that got cancelled, and a bunch of material left over. Turns out to be 81lbs under the engine for me. A bit hard to see, and a bit inconspicious, but that was the whole idea. I thought about the extra weight on the front spindles, but if others are putting a 12-16hp Kohler on these guys, this would be the weight difference anyhow. $10 at Home depot for bolts, paint-brushes and a bit of paint. That's the best weight to price ratio I've gotten yet!

I do thank you guys for your input, and thanks a bunch Chris for the offer.

[WHC-125 4]

No problem Chris...It came out nice though and glad to see you got that all settled :ychain:

[d180man 5]

Hi nice tractor ! :D

[can whlvr 991]

nice job,and nice tractor

[jimbotelho 1]

CHRIS DO YOU HAVE WEIGHTS FOR SALE??PM ME IF YOU DO THANKS jIM :hide:

[Coadster32 793]

CHRIS DO YOU HAVE WEIGHTS FOR SALE

Sorry Jim, that was a "Johnny on the spot" deal. The day after the material went back on the stock rack, I scouped it up, and had them on the tractor!

[COMMANDO1 23]

I like the looks of your wh, black plow frame, back of plow black. great color scheme. giving me some ideas

[dgoyette 12]

Wow that should make a huge difference in steering and plowing with an angled blade. Nice!

[Coadster32 793]

Thanks a bunch for the comliments guys. The weight made a huge difference. The city came by to finish up the roads the day I did this. I got a bit of seat time in to try it out. This thing plows awesome! I'm very impressed with the power when the govenor kicks in. It's nice to be able to steer again!