SKid Loader Weights

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Finally got back to this project: I had asked in another thread for some input on ideas for weights for my small skid loader, I'm too cheap to by the factory weights.  I found some 40 lb steel "bricks" and  a 8 x 10 channel to mount them in at the scrap yard.  Total weight per side is right around 200lbs.I used my "new" Dialarc 250; first time welding on DC.  I used 5/32 6013 at 125 amps, I couldn't believe how smooth and quite it is, I love this machine.  I mounted the channels to the loader using the existing holes, the first side went great, holes lined up perfect.  The second was a %#$^%$@@.  It took me 2 hours of trimming, die grinding hammering and swearing to get mounted..  After the channel was mounted, I put the bricks inside and filled the voids with some foam to keep the weights from bouncing around.I then mounted the back plate with a couple of short welds on each edge.  I was going to drill and tap the plate, but I don't think I will be ever taking those things off.  If they need to come off I'll just grind off the welds. Attached Images
Reply:A couple of more pictures.  After dinner I decided to take some feed to the barn using the new improved skid loader; I thought I would try cutting across a field I usually don't go on until may and promptly buried the skid steer to the frame, got the tractor out of the barn, got it stuck and ran out of gas.  It took my son and I almost two hours to get both machines out of the mud.  I'm usually smart enough to stay out of the mud (we have horriable clay on most of the property). Attached Images
Reply:Pretty slick idea.  I like how they tuck up behind the rear tires.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:I see the welds, and they are nice looking welds, really nice.  What was ya weldin'??  Was it the weights, or the cover to enclose the weights.???Stay the Hell outta the field when it's muddy!!!!!Been there , done that, and usually in full view of the state highway  In full view of the neighbors"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Been there, done that.  Putting a New Holland skid loader up to the frame in mud.  "I'm just gonna take a short cut around my burn pile".  Yup, stuck it good.Nice looking job on the weight box.
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammI see the welds, and they are nice looking welds, really nice.  What was ya weldin'??  Was it the weights, or the cover to enclose the weights.???Stay the Hell outta the field when it's muddy!!!!!Been there , done that, and usually in full view of the state highway  In full view of the neighbors