So with my JD and MF, both have square baler duty and next year will tow along with the baler a hay wagon. In a few years, the JD will get a 4x4 round baler. Both tractors are 4x2.
I want to do two things:
1. Keep the front end of this tractor on the ground/maintain steering when baling.
2. Have enough weight on the rears to prevent the load being pulled from pushing my tractor down a moderate hill. Don't think traction is or would be a problem going up.
If I'm going to add weight, I'd like to be smart about it and know what/why I'm adding the additional weight beyond the tractor and it's fluid filled rear tires.
Question is - is there a rule of thumb tractor weight vs baler weight ratio?
Thanks!
Bill
I want to do two things:
1. Keep the front end of this tractor on the ground/maintain steering when baling.
2. Have enough weight on the rears to prevent the load being pulled from pushing my tractor down a moderate hill. Don't think traction is or would be a problem going up.
If I'm going to add weight, I'd like to be smart about it and know what/why I'm adding the additional weight beyond the tractor and it's fluid filled rear tires.
Question is - is there a rule of thumb tractor weight vs baler weight ratio?
Thanks!
Bill