Build a tractor ballast box - NOT the easy way!

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Rather than buy a commercially available ballast box I decided to build one to better suit my needs. It's a unique design but works well.

Komentáře • 15

  • @051biohaz
    @051biohaz Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome build man, not the easiest...but looks great and you got to play in the shop a bit too..thanks for the upload, i will have to do something similar when my new tractor finally arrives..:)

  • @janskoropinski10
    @janskoropinski10 Před 4 lety

    Might want to add some caster wheels for ease of movement off the tractor. Nice video

  • @jackcrilly2861
    @jackcrilly2861 Před 3 lety +1

    Great design I just took delivery of a JD 5055E cab, loader. This is very tipsy without a weight 📦... problem is nobody has a Cat 2 ballast box in stock , some say not till early July....Any chance yours son could design one like yours for me just increase the overall dimensions 100 % as I need 3000lbs ballast in the rear including rear tires filled. Tires are around 759lbs each so im at 1500 now. So I'm looking at an additional 1500 lbs. Of course I would compensate you for the cost/ time. John

  • @scottcoleman7304
    @scottcoleman7304 Před 3 lety

    nice build

  • @scottcoleman7304
    @scottcoleman7304 Před 3 lety

    angle iron should be stood so the right angle faces upwards. The point of the metal upwards. You're never cutting a full side at one point.

  • @janskoropinski10
    @janskoropinski10 Před 4 lety

    Also some drain holes for the top.

  • @travelmn2007
    @travelmn2007 Před 3 lety

    what is the tool you're using to cut the plate?

    • @HomeSource
      @HomeSource  Před 3 lety

      It’s a small circular saw with a metal cutting blade . Mine is from Eastwood but I think you can get the same thing cheaper.

  • @adamanderson1866
    @adamanderson1866 Před 4 lety

    Hey I love your idea for this box are you willing to give the dimensions ???

    • @HomeSource
      @HomeSource  Před 4 lety

      No problem. I'll try to grab some dimensions for you tomorrow. Maybe I'll just shoot a quick video and provide a link. Thanks for your interest!

    • @HomeSource
      @HomeSource  Před 4 lety

      Sorry it took me a bit. Here's a link to a vid with the dimensions. czcams.com/video/_UifQpK8rew/video.html

    • @keithwynn8121
      @keithwynn8121 Před 4 lety +1

      Great idea! I want to build one but I am not able to open your video with the dimensions. Can you make it public?

    • @davidmurray347
      @davidmurray347 Před 3 lety

      @@HomeSource nice job i could not open the dimensions on it thank you

  • @Az.Agr.F.lliPetrucci
    @Az.Agr.F.lliPetrucci Před 3 lety

    Hello, is the concrete not mixed with sand or gravel? thanks

    • @HomeSource
      @HomeSource  Před 3 lety +1

      Yep it’s a standard aggregate mix right out of the bag