bobcat counter weight

[mtg97]

Just wondering if anyone has made there own counter weights for their skidsteer. Thinking about rigging up some for my s160, It tends to roll going on slight grades when im moving pallets of versa-lok 2500# a pallet.

[Duramax8832]

You are lucky my S 185 would not move a skid of versa locks, main reason I traded it in for a 300. I know a few guys that foam filled there rear tires supposidly ads a few hundred lbs.

[mtg97]

was it a vertical lift or raidus lift, big difference with that. my s 160 has a little tip if i am going fast or down hill with the block, the pallet of caps is the issue tends to tip real good with them on, fork size matters too, but if i really cant go anywhere ill usually just take 4 or 5 block off the skid.

[Gravel Rat]

You can add calcium to the tires to add weight.

I think it would be easier just to buy factory built counter weight for Bobcat machines. You could weld some steel to the machine but it will never be balanced weight.

[stuvecorp]

Just wondering if anyone has made there own counter weights for their skidsteer. Thinking about rigging up some for my s160, It tends to roll going on slight grades when im moving pallets of versa-lok 2500# a pallet.

You're using the right block.Thumbs Up

[DBFlawn]

I haven't done it before but thinking about it gave me the idea to weld a foot long piece of 1 5/8 pipe on each side in the back centered between the rear tire and the tailgate. And then just use actual weights. Like work out weights :weightlifter: haha that way it should be balanced on both sides equally. And they would be easy to install and remove.

[tallrick]

I haven't done it before but thinking about it gave me the idea to weld a foot long piece of 1 5/8 pipe on each side in the back centered between the rear tire and the tailgate. And then just use actual weights. Like work out weights :weightlifter: haha that way it should be balanced on both sides equally. And they would be easy to install and remove.

That's kind of what a friend and I did to his 743. I made a bracket that fits over the side of the machine and bolts through the chain hole at the bottom. Weights hang on pegs on the bracket easily. The whole thing can be removed when not needed.

[DBFlawn]

That's kind of what a friend and I did to his 743. I made a bracket that fits over the side of the machine and bolts through the chain hole at the bottom. Weights hang on pegs on the bracket easily. The whole thing can be removed when not needed.

Yeah I think I'm gonna look into this idea myself. I would like our 863 and maybe our 773 to lift a little more even though our 863 is a beast!

[YellowDogSVC]

Yeah I think I'm gonna look into this idea myself. I would like our 863 and maybe our 773 to lift a little more even though our 863 is a beast!

get some axle weights and a weight for the rear door.

[DBFlawn]

get some axle weights and a weight for the rear door.

Do you have an idea for us on how much they would run?

[Duffster]

Do you have an idea for us on how much they would run?

I would suggest the axle/wheel weight over the rear door weight. Those models of Bobcat are to tippy to the rear already.

[tallrick]

Since newer Bobcats have a weak rear latch, adding weights to the rear door is a bad idea. Any weight added should be equal on both sides, not a single rear weight to avoid destabilizing the machine. With the cab up and no bucket with raised lift arms you can certainly tip the machine backwards with an open door by hand. My 863 has the rear axle weights but I am not sure how much it helps as I do not have pallet forks yet and can only pick up loads with the bucket or grapple. Axle weights are an elegant solution to increase lift capacity if you can get them.

[DBFlawn]

I would suggest the axle/wheel weight over the rear door weight. Those models of Bobcat are to tippy to the rear already.

Yeah I can sort of see what you are talking about. I've tipped it on the rear a few times when loading a dump truck. Never went back yet though and don't plan on it anytime soon lol. Is Bobcat the only one that has these issues. I mean I'm not complaining about it I wouldn't trade out 773 or the 863 for anything. They have great machines for us seeing that our 773 has about 1,400 hours. (Yes I know that's low lol) and out 863 is a little over 3900 and neither have ever let us down and that's what it comes down to.

[DBFlawn]

Since newer Bobcats have a weak rear latch, adding weights to the rear door is a bad idea. Any weight added should be equal on both sides, not a single rear weight to avoid destabilizing the machine. With the cab up and no bucket with raised lift arms you can certainly tip the machine backwards with an open door by hand. My 863 has the rear axle weights but I am not sure how much it helps as I do not have pallet forks yet and can only pick up loads with the bucket or grapple. Axle weights are an elegant solution to increase lift capacity if you can get them.

If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the axle weights? Also are they hard to install?

[YellowDogSVC]

Do you have an idea for us on how much they would run?

I was selling my weights for $100/ea. I don't know if that's a good price. They fit perfectly over the large bobcat loader's axles like s220-s330. Not sure if they would fit tight on other machines/models. Simple two bolt installation, 50lbs ballast each and you can add up to two on each axle for a total of eight counterweights.