We have something very similar. Whenever we pour concrete, we always have something extra formed up to use the excess concrete. When we did our house foundation, we had an OSB box formed up with a drawbar in it. Thats where the excess concrete went, and it has worked very well for us, especially when we’re moving big squares.
Good call! You pay for the concrete whether you use it all, or not, and you don't want to run short! We made a bunch of pavers with the excess last time we did a big pour. I'm sure that your counterweight has saved you front axle a LOT of stress with those big squares!
I've been meaning to do this for way too long. I have loaded tires, but anything else you can get back there is a big deal. Being easy to hook/unhook to is also nice.
Do not copy this design. One day you will be connecting it to the tractor. You will connect the arms and you will find that the toplink is a bit long so you will take the easy way out by raising the lift a little. The barrell is top heavy so it will roll over and trap you under it. I got a bad scare from one of these thirty years ago
It's so easy to adjust the top link. I would never think to do that, with this counterweight. If you lift it to make the top link work, because you were too lazy to adjust it, it would make it difficult to take off. Part of farming requires common sense and forethought.
I need to do one for my father in law. His new TYM is light on the rear end. Thanks for sharing buddy
It's been great to have. Save those front axle bearings from a shortened life span.
Those stiffening ribs in the barrel anchor the whole assembly together. Fantastic idea, I'm gonna copy, cheers
I'm glad this video was able to help! The weight has been awesome. Definitely a front axle saver.
Awesome Chris, just a bit of out the box thinking and there you go
Thanks Jan!
We have something very similar. Whenever we pour concrete, we always have something extra formed up to use the excess concrete. When we did our house foundation, we had an OSB box formed up with a drawbar in it. Thats where the excess concrete went, and it has worked very well for us, especially when we’re moving big squares.
Good call! You pay for the concrete whether you use it all, or not, and you don't want to run short! We made a bunch of pavers with the excess last time we did a big pour. I'm sure that your counterweight has saved you front axle a LOT of stress with those big squares!
Very nice ideer there Chris. Thanks for sharing with us👍
Thanks brother!
Best one I seen so far. Would like to see it on the back of your tractor. I have same machine
Thanks! The height of everything worked out really well. Next time I have it on, maybe I'll make a quick video. Have a good one.
Great idea Chris
I’ve been thinking of building something similar for when we have the grapple on the tractor.
Yep, any weight you can get off that front axle is well worth the effort/price of materials.
Great idea!!
Excellent 👍
NNNIIIICCCCEEEE ‼️‼️‼️ Keep up the good work there.
I like it, been thinking it would be nice to have one even if I only fill it half full
I've been meaning to do this for way too long. I have loaded tires, but anything else you can get back there is a big deal. Being easy to hook/unhook to is also nice.
👍👍 a awesome tip
Good idea.
Nice setup. That could get pretty heavy, lol.
Thanks! It is right in the 800lb ballpark. It should definitely help take some weight off the front axle
Do not copy this design. One day you will be connecting it to the tractor. You will connect the arms and you will find that the toplink is a bit long so you will take the easy way out by raising the lift a little. The barrell is top heavy so it will roll over and trap you under it. I got a bad scare from one of these thirty years ago
It's so easy to adjust the top link. I would never think to do that, with this counterweight. If you lift it to make the top link work, because you were too lazy to adjust it, it would make it difficult to take off. Part of farming requires common sense and forethought.
@@DennysCountryLife "its so easy to adjust the toplink " ...... until it gets a bit old and stiff and you're in a hurry.