How much ballast are you using? I have enough weights now for 300 lbs so now I can get rid of the box. The box stuck out to much for my liking. Just wondering when is to much ballast. Thanks.
BX owners, chime in
- Thread starter Bearcatrp
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My standard ballast is 500 lbs of suitcase weights; however if you match (or exceed) the weight in your bucket or forks you should be fine.
JimDeL
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BX2380; R4 tires; 54" MMM; FEL w Pirahna bar; Ballast Box; BXpanded skid plate.
RCW
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BX2360, FEL, MMM, BX2750D snowblower. 1953 Minneapolis Moline ZAU
With either my box blade or carry-all, I'm probably in the 250-300# range.
I'll put something on the carry-all if needed, but only needed that a couple times.
I'll put something on the carry-all if needed, but only needed that a couple times.
Thanks folks. Picked up today some more weights to get me to 300 lbs. Barbell weights with 2 inch hole. Nice not to be sticking out so far with my other ballast box. After seeing that post about using barbell weights for ballast, thought that would be the best way to do this. I know if I have no ballast in the back, and try to lift a full bucket load, the rear end comes off the ground. Will stick with 300 lbs for now to see how it does. Thanks again for the feedback.
I was previously BX owner, not sure that qualifies for this thread or not.
to your question about ‘when is to much ballast’…it’s a moving target based on terrain and your tasks, but when you can not safely drive or steer it…that’s when it is too much IMO…you’ll know if the steering is getting light. (Watch your tires…that is also a good indicator as to where the weight is (or isn’t).
keep the rubber side down.
