Concrete Ballast Updates, New Top Link, LX2610

[@TNYankee2020]

Link to the original video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2KQfGNuiNqVf68

[@jimkasianides5676]

only reason I was inquiring about the weight is, one I ve got an LX 2610 also but in the manual it was stating about only lifting like 500lbs with the 3pt ,. couple other guys on Facebook pages were saying going over that could damage the 3pt in the long run. I was just wondering about your opinion, couple implements I m looking at are over the 500lb range so I m considering downsizing the implements so if anything does happen I'll still be covered under warranty, some guys like to beat the crap out of their equipment and sit there like I don't know what happened once it breaks, if you know what I mean. we all know someone like that.

[@TNYankee2020]

​@@jimkasianides5676 Hi Jim, sorry, just saw your reply. No, as a matter of fact the lift capacity on the 3pt is much greater than the loader. With 1,676 lbs. 3-Point lift capacity 24″ behind and a maximum loader lift capacity at the pin of 1,067 lbs.

[@danieltressler1123]

Sir, if you take and slightly tap the adjustable top link rod through the hole on the top link. It does go in. I have the exact same adjustable top link as you do. That way, you don't lose the rod. It works. Good luck. Also love your tractor ballast.

[@TNYankee2020]

@@danieltressler1123 that makes complete sense, thank you so much for that tip. I will give it a try.

[@jcorner1011]

Don't have to worry bout bending your bar no more! 😊 thanks for taking us on this adventure!❤

[@JelenOutDoors]

That is a real nice rear ballast. I like the way you have it set up so you can still tow. I have done a lot of concrete cutting and grinding and as you found out it's super dusty. I use running water from a garden hose or a shop vacuum attachment depending on the application.

[@TNYankee2020]

Thanks Paul it’s worked really well for me. Well, especially with it notched out.

[@charleschapman2428]

Thanks for the video, I guess your could just grind away the barbs on the one end of the top link adjustment rod so it would go thru without falling out the one side.

[@TNYankee2020]

Thanks. I learned you're supposed to beat the rod in with a hammer. Worked great. Went through and the barbs still hold it in place.

[@outdoors-fun]

Man you can tell that ballast is working @2:14 when u see the tires perk up when you set the ballast on the ground.

[@TNYankee2020]

Thanks for pointing that out, that is funny :) Thanks for Watching.

[@paulwittlock937]

I thought I would add an idea that I used on my ballast box for my John Deere 4100. I originally set it down on a 4 wheel dolly so I could move it around when it wasn't on the tractor, but then I needed the dolly and decided to bolt four heavy duty casters directly to the bottom of the box. I just have to be careful about lowering it too much while driving so the casters don't catch on the grass or brush or whatever, but it works well!

[@TNYankee2020]

That’s a nice idea, especially with locking casters, when mine is stored, it just sits out in the woods so the casters wouldn’t help me too much, thanks for watching.

[@ellobo1326]

Your torque bar for the top link should only have indents on one end. Slide the smooth end through the hole. The indents keep it from sliding all the way through if you leave the indents on top.

[@TNYankee2020]

Thanks for watching, yes, that would make sense but mine is indented on both ends, which I don’t understand.

[@garypieratt2961]

@@TNYankee2020 Hammer the rod through. The indents will keep it from coming back out.

[@TNYankee2020]

@@garypieratt2961 thanks Gary, another guy commented on one of my other videos with the same tip which I tried and it works great. Makes sense now. Thank you so much.

[@glfnrtrvr]

Why did you take your Pat's Quick Hitch off?

[@TNYankee2020]

For me, it was better than no quick hitch at all, but I switch to the Speeco one which I much prefer, I like having three points versus two. I found with the Pat’s I had to do too much manual work for a quick hitch. The only thing it doesn’t work on is my ballast.

[@jimkasianides5676]

any idea how much it weighs?

[@TNYankee2020]

Thanks for watching and the comment, you reminded me I should link the original video to this one. Ballast is around 650lbs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2KQfGNuiNqVf68