Quick Hitch Compatible Concrete Ballast 22Nov20 Vid-061
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- Опубліковано 22 лис 2020
- Thanks for tuning in folks. I made this concrete ballast to off-set the heavy weight that will be placed on the front end loader of my tractor when I lift and haul a 2000 pound metal lathe for a good friend. I could place a heavy bush hog on the back of my tractor but the concrete ballast is more compact and should do the job.
Join me as I build the concrete ballast box This video is longer than my other videos b/c I didn't want to make the video in parts. Thank you for your support and please enjoy. Feel free to like, and leave a comment. I enjoy reading your comments. Have a fine Thanksgiving. 🙂 - Розваги
My suggestion on possible bending of the 1" I.D. pipe just use a piece of 3/4" pipe inside minimum 12" or the total length, tack weld on both outside ends. That should support well beyond any future needs. Great job on the box overall Don.
Good idea, William. I'll do that if I start seeing any deteriorization of the metal pipe. That would definitely do the trick. So far, I haven't had any issues with the pipe showing signs of bending. Thank you for your kind comment. The ballast box was a fun build and has been used on numerous land chores. I no longer need to use my large rotary cutter to offset weight thus maneuvering in tight wooded areas is a breeze. Have a great week. Don 👍🏽🤠
I'm setting up to follow your design I really like it overall. I have a 13 yr old 2520 Deere my first compact tractor. The area I will need to pay attention to is your drop angle for hook clearance. Any suggestions are much appreciated.
Further comments on a great job! Don your design is perfect for my needs, living in a heavily wooded area.
@@rooster6732 Hey there Roster. Do you already have your quick hitch with existing hooks? If you can get a replacement center hook that sticks out a bit further than the standard hook that comes with the quick hitch, then you'd have less complications connneting to a variety of three point implements. I made a video for a viewer who requested some measurements and that seemed to help him. Maybe that will give you a better idea of how to locate your hooks before setting the cement. Here's a link ua-cam.com/video/O8YaQuy0ROU/v-deo.html.
Rooster, I hope you video your build. I'd love to see your methodology. Viewers enjoy that kind of neat stuff. Give me a yell if you run into problems. Later brother. 👍🏽🤠 1/22/23
@@houndsmanone4563 Thanks Don,
I hope to start the box build early next month or soon after. I'm going to follow pretty much your process with pipe only adding the inner 3/4" so I can weld assembly before installed. My concern for adding the 3/4" inside is mainly accidental damage (bending) of pipe at edge of concrete that will be the weakest area. It would be difficult to sleeve the 3/4" pipe in later. My plywood is 1/2" an was from old school lunch tables so has a plastic coating, that should help on finish surface results but I'm not that concerned about it. Considering 7 bags of concrete as you did I believe for a 500 gross weight. I have the same hitch & hook you are using after watching your updated suggest page, very good summary and Yes, I agree you won't move it with one hand. 😉Enjoy, Rooster
Another great project completed. Works like a charm too, I bet.
Thanks Gary. So far the compact concrete ballast has been ideal. I sure like you piece of land with the stream passing through. You have a bit of tree cutting over in that part of the land. Be well and enjoy your Christmas. Thank you for the support.
My respect 👍🏼 Brilliant project. ,, hard work payed out nicely. Well done. Thanks for sharing. Love your videos. ,, I always learn something new.
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Hey there, little lady. Always good to hear from you. It's getting a tad cold here and I think we'll be seeing the last of 70+ F degree weather quite soon🙂. I won't miss the heat.
Good job sir! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Tim. The concrete ballast is still going strong.
I'm learning new things everyday. Hope the video was helpful. 👍🏽🤠 4/10/23
Nice video! Fun to watch, always enjoy watching you work. Take care stay safe and warm. Peace love and hugs. God's blessings on you.
Hey there little lady. I always love hearing from you. Where are you anyways? You've been out camping and fishing, haven't ya? Be good and keep having fun. Love from my small neck of the NC woods 🙂. Baah! for now. Have a Merry Christmas and be safe, Dubs.
Nicely done 👍
Thanks Farmall. How did you fair deer season? Hope no poachers get bold enough to trespass on your property. We've had quite a bit of deer movement down here (southeastern North Carolina) but nothing of any size nor substantial rack size. Have a fine Thanksgiving.
Hi Don! It’s great to see another video from you! You did a great job designing and building your concrete ballast box! It looks like it should serve you quiet well. Hope to see more videos from you soon!
Hello Martin. Yep, it's been a while since I shook off the dust and got a video on the Tube.
(smile). I hope you're doing well. I made a few more videos that require editing. Hopefully, I'll be able to get them done. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? BTW, did you have an opportunity to work on your target impact area? Almost everyone shoots around my area. At times, it sounds like a war-zone (smile). Take it easy and enjoy your family time at Thanksgiving.
Looking forward to seeing those videos from you! Yes, we’re ready for Thanksgiving such as it is, which will be virtual with our kids this year, as Christmas will mostly likely be too. It’s sad, but we take the long view that we’d rather all miss a couple holidays together for one year rather than be missing anyone of us for the holidays forever after. I have plenty of backstop material. Just have to set the posts and boards similar to my long-range target area I showed in the “Clearing A Squib from A Revolver” video. Stay well and I hope you and your family have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Great work. It turned out excellent!
Thank you for stopping by to check out my little contraption. Yep, the concrete ballast provides a tad over 560 pounds which somewhat equals the weight of my 6 foot rotary cutter and therefore allows me to lift heavy items with forks or grapple in tight spaces. Have a fine week and thanks for the support. 🙂
That was a good idea connecting your template box to the tractor before you poured the concrete in it. Nice job!!
Thanks Chris. Just finished your video with the camper. m excited to see your A bnb project. A few of your viewers posted some good comments on what and how your A bnb could flourish. Thanks for watching and commenting and have great Thanksgiving.
Don, welcome back my Friend!! We wish you and your Family a Happy Thanksgiving!! Thanks, Bob
Thank you, Bob. Sure is nice to be back in the groove. I've been taking it slow and making sure I follow doctor's orders (smile). Wishing you and family a great Thanksgiving, as well 🙂.
Muscle car praisable how's it going good to see you here
You have done a great job, it looks fantastic. I liked your idea of porring the concrete with it still attached to the tractor
Hey there, Garden Boy. Yep, leaving it on the tractor ensure the top hook bracket was in the correct position while on the quick-hitch. Have a fine week and hope it's not too cold over there. 🙂
Good idea. Looks like it worked well. Incredible how heavy the lathe was. Nice job
Thanks Josh for watching and the support. Say hey to Autumn for me. Be well my friend.
Looks great Don! I made mine out of an old plastic sump basin! I need to get my hands on something just slightly bigger as i would like to be able to detach it on flat ground as my lift arms just aren't low enough to get out from underneath without a pallet under it! Thanks for sharing! Glad to see a vid from you
Yep T, I know what you mean about the lift arms not going low enough to get from underneath the side pins. I had that same issue as well, so I had to mount it on concrete blocks as you saw in the video. I now have a new tractor and the lower lift-arms actually go lower than the Massey 1533 in this video. As I mentioned to John (LA), I have been down for the count since June and am slowly turning into a human that I once was (smile). Thanks for the support and have a great Thanksgiving.
You are a hard worker. Great job on the work
Thanks Tam. Hope you and family have great Thanksgiving. 🙂
Great idea! I think all the head scrach’n & thinking paid off! You did a great job & I like it much better than a barrel full of concrete hung on the back of your tractor. I’m going to try to follow your ideas & build one for my tractor. Thanks! John E
Thanks John E for watching and the kind words. The head scratching was definitely a part of this project build 🙂. I kept thinking I was going to mess up the alignment measurements to make the quick hitch compatible but it turned out fine. I've used the ballast on several heavy lift events and it did very well. It allows for easy and simple maneuvering in tight spots. Yep, as you said, I too didn't really want the barrel of concrete just hanging; I wanted a different shape that had its own uniqueness and I now have a better idea to make impressions in concrete to produce a certain look. I learned most of that by mistake 🙂. Thanks again for watching and your kind comment. I wish you the best building your concrete ballast. I hope you make a video of your build.
Great idea!
Thanks Twin Brook Acres for stopping in and commenting. Hope your Thanksgiving was great. Have a fine Friday and upcoming weekend. 🙂
great job...congrats..
Thank you so much 👍🏽🤠 10/25/22
Houndsman is back. Wow, great job.
Ha, that sounds pretty good, Moo. The Houndsman is back! 🙂 Thanks for watching and the support my friend.
Came out great Don ! The weight of concrete always amazes me!
Thanks, Andy. You're absolutely right about how concrete can surprise ya. I was amazed how much concrete could fill a container. The container just didn't look like it would hold 7 bags. I guess if I had made the form a tad 2" longer/deeper, I could have gotten 2 more 80# bags in it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Did you go out deer hunting this year? The rut has kicked in here and the bucks have been passing through. (Mostly tiny bucks). Have a fine Thanksgiving.
@@houndsmanone4563 last day of rifle season today, still hunting! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Nice job Houndsman One! & Quick Hitch Compatible to boot!!!
Thanks Johnny Lee for stopping in to watch and comment. I really appreciate the kind words. I just used the ballast and it's still quite sturdy and still quick hitch compatible. I changed tractors since I made this ballast video and the quick hitch still performs like a champ. One thing really nice about my new MF 1760M cab tractor is that its three-point lift arms extend even lower than my original MF 1533 I owned when I made the ballast. Again, thanks so much for the support. Have a fine week and enjoy the cooler weather. I surely am. 👍🏽🙂
Heck of an idea!
Thanks, so far it's been doing the job. I used it for a project then placed it in its storage spot. Won't need it until another heavy lifting project that's in tight working spaces. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care of yourself and Zoe. She's done one heck of a job finding her query. Great nose and determination. Some dogs are easily side-tracked or easily thrown off track. I had another beagle (Rocky) that had a nose of noses. Nothing threw him off and he always picked up a trail that other beagles would overrun. Be well my friend.
Great to see you out enjoying yourself! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Hey there, Garrett. Yep, I'm continuing to get around but watching what I do around the land. This video was prior to my stroke and I have since slowed down a bit. As result, I lost quite a few pounds and now can stoop/bend over without my gut getting in the way (hahaha). Wishing you and family a great Thanksgiving. Be safe, my friend.
Thanks for visiting me Today! Happy Holidays to you and your Family! Thanks Bob & Sharon
😀. I always enjoy your vids Bob. Don
What a great idea! Thanks for the video, I’m going to have to make something similar 🤠 take care buddy!
Dave, it's a neat little project and cost approximately $80 for concrete, wood, and the metal top bracket. I purchased the steel top bracket from Agri Supply. If you've searched store bought ballast boxes, they cost hundreds of dollars . I hope this gave you an idea of size and thanks a whole lot for coming over to see the project video. I don't get many views and every one is worth its weight in gold. Have a fine week. 🙂
Nice...
Thanks for watching and the positive comment, 1945jlee. Have a fine weekend. 👍🏽🤠
Very nicely built.
Thanks much, Jonathan. I see you're wearing my uniform. Where are you stationed? I finally settled in a little town outside Lejeune when I turned in my 782 gear. Semper Fi, my friend. 👍🏽🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 Well my first duty station was good olé Lejeune and my last was Pendleton. Got off active in 2014 and now am in the reserves. Moved to northern NM and got myself a JD 1025r. Been looking at ballast options. Yours seems like one of the more thought out solutions. Semper Fi.
Very cool! Nice job 👍
Hey DIY, I thought of you when framing the form, since the making of this video, I purchased several Dewalt battery drills/impact wrenches and gradually I'm getting out of the habit of using one drill for every function 🙂. Have a fine Thanksgiving.
Careful! Extra drills can become an expensive hobby!
@@MyDIYAdventures It already has (smile).🙂
Great job. I have two suggestions. First is paint it it will with stand the weather better buy sealing the concrete. Second is if you do a project with concrete forms again spray the forms with diesel fuel before pouring, it will help getting the forms off. Hope this might help. Great job and idea.
Thanks for watching and commenting, William. I like your idea of coating the forms with diesel fuel to allow the form to be removed with little resistance and hassle. Another good idea, I will paint the concrete then put a sealant over the paint to reduce weathering and concrete break-down. Yep, I like that idea. I may paint it Marine Corps colors (Scarlet and Gold) 😀 which would blend nicely with the red Massey Ferguson tractor 👍🏽🙂. Have a fine upcoming week, William.
great job on making the ballast box, You are very creative. I dont have a creative bone in my body, lol
I don't have creative bone in body either but have crazy ideas that I try to put into a usable product.Sometimes it works, many times...not 🙂👍🏽 Thanks for the support, Joey.
Love it! First off, super functional, you got the extra bar in there so that you could also lift and move around with forks. Also it looks cool, it's got some detailing to it with the extra angles and stuff...it's not just a boring block of concrete. Great job, Don! Happy thanksgiving to you/yours.
PA, thanks for the fun and kind words. The concrete ballast truly has come in handy. Haha, the shape does have a uniqueness to it. I kind of figured it could be my grave headstone if it doesn't work for me as a functional counter-weight ballast (haha) 🙂. Thanks for the support, PA. wishing you and your family a fine Thanksgiving.
Haha! Well I suppose you could still use it as a headstone even if it works out as a ballast as well...I'm a big fan of duel purposing, personally. :)))
How well does it work to move your rear ballast around with the forks with no rear ballast?
@@Redneck_Ed Sorry Redneck Ed, I didn't see your comment. The tractor maneuvers quite well when I have to move the ballast around to different locations. Thusfar, I've only had to move it around two times for short distances. My FEL on bith tractors handles the weight of the concrete ballast without requiring a separate ballast to counter that weight. Thanks for commenting and again, sorry for a serious late response to your comment. Have a great Christmas, Redneck Ed. 👍🏽🤠🎅🏽🎄 12/19/22
Great ballast box mi friend , nice too see you back well.Yes it's compact it should do the job. Have a Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your family.
Thanks Serge. Hope you and family are all doing well. Take care of Mamma and Pops🙂 . Hope she's recovering from her hip injury. Be well, my friend.
I expected the steel tube to fail. It just looked thin to me. Good job
Raul, the pipe is tough and still is sturdy as day 1. I'm surprised that several viewers thought it would be too flimsy but that pipe is thick and strong. The ballast still is holding up very well and takes the brunt of bouncing when the tractor travels over uneven surface. Thanks for watching and commenting, Raul. Have a fine week. 👍🏽🙂
Excellent... thanks for taking the time to share it! I need to make a ballast weight for my Mahindra and I like a lot of what you did. I don't need one quite that heavy... but might add some PVC tubes in the concrete to hold tools and a chainsaw (bar down into the PVC pipe). You video gave me several ideas. Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Stevo. I'm glad this video gave you some ideas for your ballast. If you're going to add PVC piping to carry tools, etc, you might want to create drainage holes for water. Best to you in your build. 👍🏽🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 Thank you sir! Funny enough as I was thinking through how I was going to deal with water or debris in the tubes I came down with only a couple ideas - a small drainage opening in the bottom, leaving the tube open all the way through the box with a screen of some type across the bottom, or capping the tubes when not in use. Seems like all my projects create as many questions as answers! Thanks again
Well done! Success! Smart thinking to have the 2nd pipe to lift with forks. I like the compact design that fits within the quick hitch frame, so it does not stick out too far. I've converted my old rear ballast (concrete, 24in diameter x 36 inches high) to a quick hitch compatible. It's quite far in the back. Good for my application, the Case needs a lot of ballast to counterbalance the FEL. But not as compact it was before. Premix concrete is always a borderline mixture of sand, gravel, and cement. The latest one being on the poor side. Would you pour one excess tablespoon of water and it takes annoying time to cure. I usually add pure cement to the mixture to give more strength and a proper cure time. Thanks for sharing Don, I really enjoy watching your videos!
Thanks Joe. Though you may not remember, we talked about the size of the ballast box and you advised that I pay close attention where I place the center top hitch bracket. I used your ideas and AKdad's ideas while constructing this ballast. One thing that really helped was keeping the quick-hitch and ballast box form mounted in-place on the tractor so the top hook bracket would harden in its proper place. I had measurement issues on the plywood form but I made a few last minute mods to create a slope on the front of the ballast to ensure the quick-hitch would easily clear the very front of the ballast. That hit me at the very last moment when I dry-fitted the form box prior to pouring cement. That cement sure took a long-ar$$ time to cure. My neighbor said do not be fooled. The cement block would need a week or two to cure and he was correct. The more it cured, the whiter the concrete turned and that steel top bracket got more and more firm. Now that metal bracket won't budge a bit even if I bump it with the steel hitch in the wrong direction. Thanks for your help and thanks for watching & commenting.
Very nice! I liked the pretty paint at the bottom, too. ;) Looks like it's going to work out perfectly for the job! I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
You know Stacey, I was wondering if someone was going to mention the red/yellow/blue circles on the 2x4 strip of wood. The painted wood was from a previous projet when I made over 100 different colored shooter's-lane target marker plates for a qualifying-shooting event we held quite some time ago. I guess if I had kept some of that flashy color on the concrete ballast it would have added some 'bling to the project'...,huh? 🙂 Thanks much for the support and yes we surely did have a great Thanksgiving. 🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 Funny!! I could tell it was from something else, but it sure looked pretty! 😂. I’m glad you had a nice Thanksgiving!
How's she goin'? Well done Don and it's good to see ya buddy!!! I was afraid the way you set the top link hook up that it wasn't going to be Quick Hitch Compatible, but it lined up perfect. A great set up and having the 2 pipes for lifting was pretty smart too. The pallet forks will lift it no problem now!!! A very nice project and it should allow for plenty of counter weight to lift your buddy's lathe!!! Take care!!
Thanks Mike. So far the weight has done well. I don't think I'd want that slab to fall on my toes (smile). It was a fun project, at first and then there were times I'd get a bit flustered when designing the form. Thanks for the kind comment and for the continue support. Have a fine week.
Nicely Done my friend!! It hooked up perfectly! I am so glad to see a video from you Don! I hope all is well! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings! P.S. Like to see you moving that lathe!
Thanks John. Sorry for no videos in a while. I'm still in the low-energy level phase and in time I should regain some of my old spunkiness. Wishing you and the family a great Cajun Thanksgiving. Man, 2020 has been a tough year on almost everyone in one form or fashion. You survived numerous hurricanes and it was so good to see your video updates letting us viewers know you and family were okay. Oops, bad news on the lathe moving video, John. I moved the lathe and the milling machine but was not able to video anything since every able bodied person was focused on making sure there were no injuries or catastrophes, so making a video was far from the minds of the guys. There were 4 of us old-aged retired Marines trying to do stuff that young whipper-snappers do and wore the sh*t out of all of us. I will say one thing...that 2000- pound lathe almost blew-out my front right-side tractor tire from the sheer weight. It was flatter than a pancake and when I made a turn, it could not be a SHARP turn b/c that tire would have exploded and that would have been really bad for me, the tractor, as well as the spotter who was watching things from the ground. It took many sets of EYES (👀) to see what was going on when I moved that kind of heavy weight. The ground spotter is the one who told me the tire was flatter than a pancake. We were fortunate not to run over an oddly shaped or sharp rock. Later, my friend.
@@houndsmanone4563 WOW! Sounds like it was a close one. 100 more pounds and you might not have been able to move it for them. Glad you got it done and everyone is safe. Yeah, this year has not been good for anybody! Take care my friend and I wish you well!!
Great build. Thanks for the walk through. I'll be building one for my LS. Love this. Really like the extra pipe. Could hang free weight plates on it if you needed a bit more weight.
Brett, that's definitely a good idea as an option for adding extra weight. So far, the ballast has been a perfect weight and the compact size makes it easy to maneuver in tight areas. If you build a ballast, I hope you make a video and post on You Tube. Thanks much for stopping by and commenting. Have a fine weekend. 👍🏽🤠 03/08/24
Great job Don it looks great been wanting to make one for the Kioti going to have to get it done we have had the back tires off the ground 3 time this week getting logs to cut for fire wood ! i hope the top link holds up for you and dose not come lose on you ! Have a great weekend and take care !! Kioti Curt :-)
That top link is now completely solid as a rock and does not budge. Wow, I know what you mean when the back end lifts in the air. It's quite an uncomfortable feeling when you're lifting and not able to control it other than releasing what you are attempting to lift or totally lower the object. I hope you get a concrete ballast made to meet your needs. Thanks Curt for stopping by to watch and comment. I hope this video will provide some form of draft to use as a guide. If you make one, please video it so we all may see and learn from your build. I've used the ballast on my new tractor and the ballast works perfectly. Massey 1760M. Hope you and family had a fine Thanksgiving. We're now focusing on a virtual Christmas. May you and your family have a great Christmas. Be well, Curt and thanks again 🙂 .
@@houndsmanone4563 Thanks and you too ! Thats good it is solid now i hope to make one with a 2" hitch on the back to pull the trailer i thought about making some wheel weights but i hate when mud gets in the rim still trying not to scratch up the tractor to much ! LOL got to take a load to the junk yard hope to get some cheap steel to make it and a pice to do light bar still have not got it done ! but hope to get some video of that to ! you have a great week and a Happy Christmas ! Kioti Curt :-)
Looking good Don. Glade to see you made it too fit the forks for the front. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Later
Thanks Mech. Yep it seemed to work well. I would be remiss if I didn't give credit to AKdad and Joe LeSage. I used their notes and lessons learned when constructing the box. I think I modified this form box at least 5 times before settling on a design that would fit the quick hitch and still keep the top hitch bracket in position to catch the top hook. I used to be pretty savvy when pre-measuring but this build was blowing my mind. I think keeping the box attached to the quick-hitch while on the tractor was my saving grace. Everything I was modifying seemed to affect another part of the build. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Wishing you and family a fine Thanksgiving. PS: I'm about to purchase a Lincoln wire-fed welder and start my experience as a novice welder 🙂.
@@houndsmanone4563 congratulations on your welder. We'll be looking forward to seeing what you build with it. Later my friend.
Dropping another LIKE on your video - quite impressive! I still have issues with the turnbuckles on the tractor... it's crazy! Watching and Supporting!
Thanks Ray. I understand what you mean about those turnbuckles. My rear-right turnbuckle got bent into a C-shaped piece of metal when I hit a hard stump using my rotary cutter. Torque from the rotary cutter was so intense it literally bent the turnbuckle with ease. I finally got it straightened so that it would function as new.
Awesome, I’m not a carpenter so making wrong measurements isn’t a big thing but this project looks great
Thanks, George. I really enjoy my hand at trying to do my own version of building, etc. The counter-ballast weight has been a fun build and definitely serves its purpose. It's great to use in tight spaces where a larger implement is just too long/bulky to maneuver in tight quarters. I wish I had made the video of me using the weight to offset a 2000 pound metal -cutting lathe. The sheer weight of the 1 ton lathe made my tractor front wheels flat as pancakes and I had to watch the slightest bump so as not to have my friend's new $14,000 cutting lathe buried in his front lawn. It was nerve racking (to say the least). Thanks for kind words.
Good evening Sir 👍😊 I was thinking of you ( what he is doing ? ) LOL since it has been a couple of weeks that you did not do any video's 🤔😉👍 Very well made wood box Sir 👍😊Great ballast weight Sir 👍😊 Keep warm and have a great week Sir Cheers !!!
Dave, so good to hear from you. I bet you're doing a few projects yourself, aren't you? I bet it's pretty cold up your way, huh? It got colder down here. It's 48*F down here which is warm to you up there (smile). Thank you for the support and the kind comments. Be well my friend. 🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 Thank you kindly Sir 😊👍 Yes right now it ia 10 F but 48 F is also cold too 🤣 Have a great week Sir and Keep warm Cheers !!!
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Thanks so much for the sub and for watching my videos. 👍🏽🙂
Good job Don!! I liked your chair “holder” 😁 Sometimes the hard way is the best way when it comes to mixing concrete (at least it didn’t burn up the drill). Turned out good even if you have to pull the pin!! How is your creek crossing holding up?
Hey Dave. happy Thanksgiving to ya. Yep, I sometimes use any object to prop up my lumber to keep it even when cutting. The hand mixing cement ended up being the most efficient b/c you could actually feel how it was being mixed. Thanks for watching. I walked back to the culvert bridge a couple days ago and it's holding up fine. There's weeds growing several feet high around the culvert bridge but the bridge is extremely strong.
Thanks for sharing how did this work out for you? But forward to hear from you bro that blessed by for now though the Ken
Kenny, it worked out well. How have you been, brother? A lot going on in this world today. Must remain focused on our Lord and savior. Yes, always looking up. Peace be with you and yours. Don
Great work Don. Looks like it came out well and should do the trick. Is it just me or did those sacks of cement get heavier over the last 10-20 years? Any idea exactly how much that block of concrete weighs?
Hey there Bruce. The concrete counter-weight has fulfilled its purpose well. The weight is slightly over 560 pounds. It took seven 80 pound bags plus the weight of the rebar and piping added maybe 10 pounds, so I'd say maybe 565 to 570 pounds. Thanks for watching and the support, my friend. Have a fine week.
I have been telling myself to do this for years 🙂. I just keep doing the lazy man version of hooking up the rear spear and grabbing a big bale😁
The rear spear definitely works. 🙂 Have a fineThanksgiving. Ijust watched one of your videos about the blue-tailed skink. Tons of them here with their cousins (the geckos).
@@houndsmanone4563 🙂👍🏻 happy Thanksgiving
Nice vídeo. I need to make one for my tractor. But I need it do be compact so I can also put on the trailer that need to pass under the ballast. Do you now how much does your height?
Good question, JMG. When the ballast is mounted on my 3 point lift arms , (in the lowest position), the bottom of the concrete ballast box is 8 to 10 inches from the ground surface. I will send you a picture of that if you desire. Therefore, my tractor can drive on and off a trailer without scraping the metal trailer surface. Does this answer your question?
@@houndsmanone4563 yes. Thanks
The galvanized pipe was a better idea than what I was thinking, it will never rust. So did it work well for your job? Did that calculate the weight right? 560 lb. Ish? Do you have ballast in your tires as well? And if so, what do you use? And what brand chop saw was that? I need one of those. Sorry for all The questions, thanks for the great video and a great idea 👍 it's nice to see a plan come together, and it was very satisfying watching your quick hitch pick it right up 😁
The galvanized pipe is holding up well. I put plastic end caps on each end of the exposed pipe holes just to keep water out. Here's a video I just made for a viewer (Gregg Macklin) who inquired bout ballast measurements. ua-cam.com/video/O8YaQuy0ROU/v-deo.html
The ballast worked beautifully. Here's a video where I used the ballast to counter the FEL weight when I moved a 2000 pound metal lathe machine. ua-cam.com/video/wNGeTk-bqKI/v-deo.html
I also have my rear wheels filled with a liquid solution to provide moe weight. (It's not beet juice; I think the dealer filled with a non-corrosive liquid.)
That dry cut metal cutting chop saw is Northern Industrial Tools Model 332814 (made in China😖). That saw has cut through metal like butter. The actual blade is designed identical to a wood chop saw blade but with 72 carbide teeth. I think it would cut through most metal you deal with. I think I paid $400+ over 6 years ago and it has not failed me yet. Thanks again for watching my video. I've had a lot of questions from folks about that concrete ballast and it's held up well, thusfar. Since I didn't have solid 1" round bar to give me the thickness to fit into myQuick Hitch Category 2 lower loops on my quick hitch, I opted to use 1 inch (OD) galvanized heat pipe. The toughest part building the concrete ballast was calculating where exactly to place the Top pin yoke/fork that I purchased from Agri Supply. To help resolve that issue, I left the framed-ballast box connected to my tractor while supported by concrete blocks to keep it level. It turned out great. History: Too many folks were inadvertently bending their top link when lifting their completed concrete ballasts when they'd raise their 3 point hitch. My ballast turned out great b/c of the method I used to measure where to place the top yoke/fork. You're good with calculating numbers, so you'll do fine. Sorry for the super -lengthy response. 👍🏽🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 no H1, thank you for the lengthy response! All good information, and I appreciate the video links as well 👍 heading to the website now for the chopsaw, yet another tool on my want list
@@anesthesiadreamin I looked on Northern Tools website and they now sell a different dry cut metal chop saw. The Ironton 14 inch dry cut chop saw for $419 is made identical to the one I have. There's a video that demonstrates cutting metal piping and provides details about the chop saw that should answer any questions you might have. That saw would surely be a nice gift to find under the Christmas tree 🎄🎅🏽.
very nice, maybe i missed it, what is the weight? need to be careful with that pin connection, just a small piece of rebar holds it inside the concrete
Sir, thanks for watching and your comment. In constructing the ballast, I used (7) eighty pound bags of cement mix (see 17:18 & 19:00 in the video). The ballast is 560+ pounds overall weight. So far, I haven't had any issues with the ballast nor any top pin connection issues after 3 years of usage. Again, thanks so much for watching. Have a fine Independence Day. 👍🏽🤠 7/1/23
Is 560lbs enough ballast to pick up 2,000 lbs on the front forks? looks good overall though I like the design much better than just using a trash can as a form.
Apparently so, Scott. That's the weight of ballast. I would have used my 6 foot rotary cutter but it's pretty bulky. When I lifted the lathe, my 1 front wheel pancaked and made a pretty good impression in the ground. I will not be doing anything like this again. Once was risky enough. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Has the pipe held up? Looks like it would be prone to bend especially if it got bouncy.
Jason, thank you for watching and commenting. The pipe is super strong. I drove the tractor with the concrete ballast attached 6 miles away on hard surface road and hit numerous bumps and dips. Not even the slightest bend in the pipe. The pipe arms are extremely strong. My last video (moving a 2000 pound lathe) shows the ballast on my tractor in use and the concrete ballast performed well. There is a 2 part video on YT I watched where a young guy made a concrete ballast and I think he used black pipe and I guess his ballast held up. As stated in my video, I used seven 80 pound bags of concrete so I estimate the ballast to be almost 560+ pounds (cement and metal supports combined). Have a fine week and hope the ballast video helps if you decide to make something similar. 👍🏽🙂
Didn't see But, did you remember to OIL the inside of your wooden box B4 you added the concrete? Makes it much easier to remove the form after the concrete is about 2/3 setup.
No I didn't oil the inside and the form came off quite easily but because of the way I assemble the form, it was very difficult to reach into areas to unscrew the screw fasteners. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. This is the thickest I've ever poured concrete and I sure could tell by its slow curing process. Have fine week.
I used a narrow oiled trash barrel for my form. 32 inch lower bar. 1/4 Angle iron scraps with two holes for the upper link. Half inch holes were drilled in them already. Will redrill bigger if not right. I sleeved the eye of my upper link. Looped some scrap chain under the lower links bar and around a bolt spacer thru the angle iron upper link base . Upper link was spaced apart for my top link rod.? Filled it with cement. The weights at my local dealer are cement about your size. My rear tires are loaded. I was using a rear scraper on rear but it was kind of hitting things all the time. My setup cost like $40?
Kenn. I like that setup. Yep, I bet that rear scraper was nice for weight but pretty bulky to maneuver around things, wasn't it? Thank you for watching my video and for sharing how you developed a great ballast. Wishing the best to you and hope you have a fine week. I'll stop by your channel to show support. Thanks again, Kenn. 👍🏽🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 If you look at bought cement ballast weights the top link and two bottom links are like an upside down T. So the top and bottom are joined. When you lift , you lift on the whole metal T. I think you are kind of lucky with your wired in upper link. That is why I chain joined my lowers and upper together . The upper has nothing to grab the cement because its smooth and it isnt very long.
I wondered what weird rig you had on the rear of your tractor. I never had a quick hitch.
What size is your tractor? I would never try to move a 2000 lb. weight, ballast box or not. I had to unload some implements on pallets , from a trailer truck once and with my cheapy forks at extension it was hairy. I had a box scraper on back to serve as ballast, it was not light
.I have to go up and down hills a lot and the scraper at low carry felt more stable to me. Of course it hit every bump , trees and rocks on the side. I have had it welded twice. I use it to snow plow our 900ft driveway. Scrape really. If its a big storm I start at 7 inches. One storm last year I was plowing at 130 am. Plowing and mowing are not work to me. When I was small I paid to go on the tractor ride at the fair.
I just run a chain from my bucket hook to lift .I mostly use my forks to move brush piles. STay well.+
@@kennkid9912 Thanks Kenn for your detailed explanation. It seems like you were fascinated with tractors and wheeled farm equipment since you were young. I was facinate with wheeled heavy equipment but did not venture more into it when I got a bit older and went into the Marine Corps. I would have loved working with heavy vehicles but I didn't have that Military Occupational Skill (MOS) . The Marine Corps put you wherever they needed your skills based on your test evaluation scores as well as their specific needs. Speakng of needing front tractor forks, I've only needed to use them a couple of times. When I owned my first tractor, I only had a bucket and a bush hog. I didn't own any implement for 14 years. I made do with what I had and what I could afford. Now I have several implements but I work less outdoors in the woods since I had a stroke 2 years ago. Take it easy Kenn. 👍🏽🙂
@@houndsmanone4563 I was not a farm kid. I lived around Boston. We always wanted a country life, so in 1984 we moved to Maine. We got our current tractor in 2004. We have had all kinds of animals but due to age we are out of them. In Maine Ag is dead, really. Dairy is almost defunct, potatoes are more up north and that is not what it used to be, Blueberries likewise. Not many people plant gardens. We used the tractor more for picking rocks, moving dirt, plowing. We never hayed. The whole ag thing here died out. No markets, Hay suppliers died off, equipment dealers few and far between. Slaughter costs are very high. Alot of them I wouldn't trust with my meat.
I went to the new tractor dealer today and he wont move an inch on price. That is on last years model...
I noticed his metal weight boxes , have a 3 points hitch set forward somewhat, so the box doesn't hit the tractor? The inverted T again lines up vertical. I guess you fill the boxes with rocks?
My friend was a Marine officer and he said they are all infantry first. He was a Viet vet. My nephews best friend retired from the Marines 1or 2 years ago as a Colonel. His thing was logistics. This COl. guy was a little kid I used to take out for ice cream. Along with my nephew who is 9 years from retiring. They live in NEBRASKA. Feeling kind of old here. Hope you recover OK.
@@kennkid9912 Thanks Kenn. I'll check in on ya every now and then to see how you're doing. Have a fine upcoming weekend.
... I actually would prefer to pkup the heavier objects as a lathe with Rear forks instead of FEL forks.
Yes, that makes sense. I've used forks on my 3 point lift and it does lift easier and no shifting weight on the tractor. Thank you.
So about 616lbs. of counter weight. You should have used a solid steel bar. The steel pipe can rot where it contacts the concrete and us exposed to moisture.
Thanks Sean. 👍🏽🙂
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How far from the front and back are the bars?
Gregg, I'll check after I feed the hounds. Today is animal-chores day. I think I still may have my hand drawn diagram but lately, I've been a mess on my organization of drawings and things. It must be my fast deteriorating mind (smile). Before my stroke, I was atleast a semi-sharp tool in the toolbox but since then, my mind's like a rounded off flathead screw driver (smile). I'll get back to you today, regardless. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Gregg, I went down to measure various parts of the concrete ballast box but instead, made a video of the measurements to hopefully answer any questions you might have regarding the making of the ballast. It's a PRIVATE UA-cam video made specifically to address ballast measurements. Here's the link ua-cam.com/video/O8YaQuy0ROU/v-deo.html
Gregg, did the video on concrete ballast measurements help or was I way out in left field. I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks much.
@@houndsmanone4563 The link takes me to "Video Unavailable." I have a Kubota L3000Dt with 4X4 with a quick hitch, and a loader. The ties are liquid-filled, but sometimes those back ties leave the ground. I have to be very careful on ground that is not flat. Butt puckering. Not as bad as spinning a plane, but I still don't like it.
@@houndsmanone4563 The link finally connected thanks for the information. I just bought a set of clamp on pallet forks so even with ballast in thee tires, I am going to need this 3 point hitch ballast.
what was the final weight?
Hello Jean. The final weight may be 570-ish pounds (+/-). Though it's only 570-ish pounds, the quick hitch attachment adds another 70 pounds. I definitely can tell I have the weight in the rear. Not a bad alternative to lugging a large rotary cutter or box blade. The rotary cutter and box blade are big and you must be careful backing up when you have that extra length sticking behind the rear. I almost clipped my truck and that would not have been pretty. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jean. Have a great upcoming week.
Why do you and 90% of the people with a quick hitch leave the locking arms in the unlocked position to attach the implement.That defeats the whole purpose.
Thanks for the view/comment. I surely would appreciate it if you would create a video demonstrating how the quick-hitch can attach to a ballast or three-point implement w/o the safety latches being unlocked. Maybe you know of a quickhitch that can do what you're eluding to. If so, please share. Thanks 🙄