Maxwell-8 4,277 #26 Posted December 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Nice, being alloy, it will be a lot lighter. ( a bit further back then mine, don't now how leverage will impact that) How much weight have you had in yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #27 Posted December 3, 2021 19 minutes ago, rjg854 said: How wide did you make yours.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #28 Posted December 3, 2021 Since those pictures, I have a different bracket it fits into, so it's closer to the rear of the tractor. It's rated for 500 lbs. It started out 5' wide, but I cut it down to the width of the tractor. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #29 Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) This has been a great topic. I have a heavy duty hitch mounted bike rack that may be the perfect solution to moving firewood from the yard to the house. Will do photos when I get is up and working. ccwpost Edited December 3, 2021 by CCW 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #30 Posted December 3, 2021 I mainly use it to take either the trash or the recycling down to the highway. My driveway is 1/4 mile long. Another reason for some seat time. I have had @ 200# of bagged mulch on the back and it handled nice, didn't act like it was over loaded. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #31 Posted December 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Since those pictures, I have a different bracket it fits into, so it's closer to the rear of the tractor. It's rated for 500 lbs. It started out 5' wide, but I cut it down to the width of the tractor. We had talked about this at the show. I think that's the same one I have, just haven't got around to cutting it down yet.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #32 Posted December 3, 2021 I kept it the width of the tractor because it was easier to park in the barn that way, it's the same width as the normal parking place. When you have limited room it's just easier that way. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #33 Posted December 4, 2021 Should I enclose the rack with wooden panels or use some thick metal mesh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #34 Posted December 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Should I enclose the rack with wooden panels or use some thick metal mesh? Both. Build it to use both as needed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #35 Posted December 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Both. Build it to use both as needed. So I can swap them if need be. mhh Got to do some tinkering about how to do that easily. I have both on stock. Probably weld in the mesh and cut some panels, that I can put in if need be. So I can use lighter wooden panels as the mesh would support the weight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #36 Posted December 6, 2021 On 12/3/2021 at 7:41 PM, ebinmaine said: So I'm thinking that 141 should be able to hold 3 maybe 4 bags of food at 50 lb each.... This is really the max, and wouldn't dare to ride it.... Still quite surprised the front end is still down. Around 400 pounds on the back!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #37 Posted December 6, 2021 I don't really know how I missed this thread. Been busy lately so... THAT IS REALLY COOL @Maxwell-8!!! Weight bar on the front? Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #38 Posted December 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: This is really the max, and wouldn't dare to ride it.... Still quite surprised the front end is still down. Around 400 pounds on the back!!! WOW!!!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #39 Posted December 6, 2021 NO... better idea... wheelie bars!!! Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #40 Posted December 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Weight bar on the front? nope, I currently in the process tho 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
