OldWorkHorse 3,045 #1 Posted April 10, 2021 I'm looking for a few answers if any1 could help. I'm looking to build a home made weight box for the front of my 314 and I plan to use the shell of a mule drive for the attach a matic quick connect. I'm just curious how much weight 1 of them would be able to handle. I attach my snowblower to it and I can't see my weight box getting anywhere close to the weight of that thing. I'm guessing my box 80lbs to 100lbs max. @ebinmaine 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #2 Posted April 10, 2021 I don't think that 80 or 100 lb would be a problem for a front tach magic to support. I weigh better than twice that and would not worry about stepping up on the mule drive on my tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #3 Posted April 10, 2021 I tore this ammo box off of my trailer. It's quite heavy on it's own. I wonder if it would make a good front weight box? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 702 #4 Posted April 10, 2021 I use two 44 lb weights on my mule weight bracket on my 414-8. I could not believe the difference the weight made when using the front blade and rear accessories. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,313 #5 Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, squonk said: tore this ammo box off of my trailer Why am I picturing a hulk style sideways rrriiippp with an angry roar??? Or did you just unbolt it..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #6 Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Why am I picturing a hulk style sideways rrriiippp with an angry roar??? Or did you just unbolt it..... Bolts. I'm lucky I can even lift the lid on this box! I'm going to kind of test fit it today. I was going to scrap it! Edited April 10, 2021 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #7 Posted April 10, 2021 OK I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a horrible idea b4 I started down this building rabbit hole. Thanks for all the info so far guys! Appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,313 #8 Posted April 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, OldWorkHorse said: OK I just wanted to make sure it wasn't a horrible idea b4 I started down this building rabbit hole. Thanks for all the info so far guys! Appreciate it. I've got some 1/2" and 3/8" plate scraps you can clean up and use. We can fire up the beast welder and melt metal together. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #9 Posted April 10, 2021 You can attach gym weight plates in as I have for the front of my machine to use whenever it stop raining here. It is simply a mule drive with 1" bolt in the middle . 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldWorkHorse 3,045 #10 Posted April 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, Goldnboy said: You can attach gym weight plates in as I have for the front of my machine to use whenever it stop raining here. It is simply a mule drive with 1" bolt in the middle . That's a nice set up right there. I was trying to find sum cheap gym weights last night! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #11 Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) I've made this for the Black Horse. Can't remember the weight, but I can't throw it around. Just something to think about. Don't forget you may need to open the bonnet/hood. Edited April 10, 2021 by Stormin 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,167 #12 Posted April 10, 2021 40 minutes ago, Stormin said: Just something to think about. Don't forget you may need to open the bonnet/hood. Excellent reminder! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #13 Posted April 10, 2021 56 minutes ago, Stormin said: I've made this for the Black Horse. Can't remember the weight, but I can't throw it around. Just something to think about. Don't forget you may need to open the bonnet/hood. Mighty glad you clarified opening the bonnet nORM! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,313 #14 Posted April 10, 2021 3 hours ago, OldWorkHorse said: . I was trying to find sum cheap gym weights last night! Here in Maine. ?? They're like unicorns. Lemme know if you trip over more than you need/want. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,747 #15 Posted April 10, 2021 Over this side of the pond, “ALDI” the supermarket has them in at times. Cast iron, all different weights, I used the 10Kg ones as wheel weights, cost, a pound, (£1.00p) a Kg. The 10Kg ones fit nice and tight inside the Wheelhorse rear rims, I drilled 1/2” holes in them for mounting bolts. No reason why they couldn’t be used on the front, or rear, of a tractor as well. Doug. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #16 Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, squonk said: Mighty glad you clarified opening the bonnet nORM! That was mainly for your benefit, mIKe! Also that ammo box is rather tall if you hadn't noticed. Edited April 10, 2021 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #17 Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Box is 18" high. It will clear the 953 headlights and the bonnet doesn't open towards the front! Edited April 10, 2021 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haydendavid380 759 #18 Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) They are good for quite a bit. I have a bunch of concrete on a extended shaft on mine and haven't had any problems. That's probably 120-130lbs actual weight. Even more force than that with the shaft acting like a lever. Edited April 16, 2021 by haydendavid380 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
