What's everybody doing?

I had the same problem with the light rear end Kurt. I got hung really bad last year so I put smaller fluid filled tires on it, chains with teeth, and built a box that goes over the top plow mount to stack weights in. The weights are 55lb I think and there's 6 back there. It was probably overkill but the thing would go anywhere lol. :rolling

We are think alike Geno. This is just about what I did. I used 5 - 25 lb. barbell weights in addition to 70 lb. cast wheel weights. I can add more barbell weights if I need to.

I was using the 70lb cast wheel weights and chains with my single stage and that was not enough when I tried to back up - up hill with the blower raiseed. I thought my two-stage was going to need more - much more.

Also, I'm going to try some rubber chains this year. We'll see - the steel chains are ready to go on if need be.

Sorry, but the system won't let me post pictures.

Kurt

I never tried using rubber chains, I never thought they would be good on ice. I'll look into the pic thing.

Pic thing is working now! Thanks,

I've never tried rubber chains before. They get good reviews. Steel chains were making a mess of my driveway, so they are worth a try.

I agree with the ice comments, probably worthless.

Now that pics are work, below is a pic of my hitch and weights.

Kurt

That is super sweet, and easier to take on + off. Send me the plans please.

Plans, you think I have plans...........

Actually it was quite simple. I purchased a 2" receiver tube. Add some 3X1-1/2" channel and some 1-1/2" angle and I have a hitch.

Here is a pic with some other weights I tried.

Here is another pic Geno. Wish I had taken more. It shows the main body as I was painting it. If you want some dimensions, just ask and I'll get some.

Also, I made some supports that go from the main hitch down to the rod through the original hitch. I made them from 1 X1/8" steel welded to a couple of spacers made from 3/4" pipe. I bolted these to the upper hitch just so I had some adjustment. This hitch worked well, it easily held my 260lbs. Simple to remove too if I put my plow on.

Thanks Kurt.

Did the free weight thing myself with a 2" receiver.

I remember that now, what tractor was that on?