Front Weight for CA
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Topic: Front Weight for CA
Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Subject: Front Weight for CA
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 10:23am
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I'm looking to add some weight to the front of my CA (WF). What options are available? Wheel weights, side weights, weights on the wf, etc? Thanks, Greg |
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Posted By: GregLawlerMinn
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 11:24am
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Front wheel or side weights would be best if you can find them. You can also fab up a basket that will bolt onto the front implement bosses to hold weight. ------------- What this country needs is more unemployed politicians-and lawyers. Currently have: 1 D14 and a D15S2. With new owners: 2Bs,9CAs,1WD,2 D12s,5D14s,3D15S2s, 2D17SIVs,D17D,1D19D;1 Unstyled WC |
Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 12:06pm
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Which is better, wheel or side weights? (Just in case I have the choice). |
Posted By: DSpears N IL
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 12:26pm
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Hi Greg!
I have added weight to my Ca with side weights, front wheel weights and a fabricated bracket to hang suitcase weights sparingly so not to break the casted bosses!!!!
Side weights are about 90 lbs each side
front wheel weights are about 50 lbs each side
front suitcase weights are 42 lbs each or I have had 2 of the 65 lb weights
The rear weights are 135 lbs each
I can also add suitcase weights to the bracket on the underbelly.
DeWayne
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Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 1:02pm
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DeWayne, thanks for the pictures. What do you have, about 900 lbs of extra weight there?
I was thinking if I had to have something fabricated I would try to connect into the bolt holes for the wide front adjustments. I realize that I would have to watch the clearance with the tires when turning. However, I was hoping to get something "factory", as I don't have the capability to do any fabricating for myself...which makes trial/error much more expensive.
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Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 3:47pm
| One other question. What would be a fair price for the various type weights? ...just so I'm prepared for what lies ahead. |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 9:42pm
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You can also add fluid to your front tires as that was an option back in the day. I like the doughnut weights on the front wheels myself.The last I have seen of the engine side weights, prices are up to or over $200 for a set. ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Reeseholler
Date Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 11:45pm
| The allis weights are expensive, but nice. I bought a set of front and rear for 550 I believe for my CA. That included all hardware. I'd find some side weights if you're willing to spend the money and fill the front tires with fluid. If you want more, I think I've seen weights that bolt to the front rims. I think steiner has them? |
Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 12:07am
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Thanks for the information. I'll start doing some searching and see what I can find. I use the tractor for mowing grass, too. I'd prefer to be able to remove the weights, versus filling the fronts with liquid, so I don't leave big ruts in the yard. (It takes several days for my yard to dry out after a rain. Sometimes I mow even though the ground is still a bit soft and leave tracks. It's either that or I spend hours sweeping and raking, afterwards.)
Thanks,
Greg
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Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2011 at 9:52pm
| I have the opportunity to buy some AC suitcase weights (~90 lbs each). What is a fair price for them? |
Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2011 at 3:19pm
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Here are some listed cheap.
http://www.fastline.com/v100/Allis-Chalmers-suitcase-weights-DRANE-FARM-EQUIPMENT-HARNED-KY-equipment-detail-33126083-fc18-4e85-9721-76d3da4badd2.aspx - http://www.fastline.com/v100/Allis-Chalmers-suitcase-weights-DRANE-FARM-EQUIPMENT-HARNED-KY-equipment-detail-33126083-fc18-4e85-9721-76d3da4badd2.aspx ------------- http://www.ae-ta.com" rel="nofollow - http://www.ae-ta.com Lena 1935 WC12xxx, Willie 1951 CA6xx Dad bought new, 1954WD45 PS, 1960 D17 NF |
Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2011 at 3:35pm
| Thanks. |
Posted By: Greg_WJP_(WI)
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2011 at 3:53pm
| Called them. Weights were sold already. Thanks again, though. |