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flywheel from a square baler

  • 12-01-2015 7:40pm
    #1
    Tomjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know where I would source a flywheel from an old square baler.

    I want to use it as a front weight


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  • #2
    MickeyShtyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,371 ✭✭✭MickeyShtyles


    Tomjim wrote: »
    Anyone know where I would source a flywheel from an old square baler.

    I want to use it as a front weight

    Would ya not just ratchet a bag or two to the bonnet?


  • #3
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Any breakers yard that deals in farm machinery. Or any metal scrap yard is worth a look. Or get a set of proper weights from off any of the popular web sales sites.


  • #4
    Tomjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Tomjim


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Any breakers yard that deals in farm machinery. Or any metal scrap yard is worth a look. Or get a set of proper weights from off any of the popular web sales sites.


    What are the popular web sales sites Donedeal?


  • #5
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Yep, go to farm machinery section and search for "weights"


  • #6
    Tomjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Tomjim


    other than flywheels from square balers and proper weights is there anything else I could use that wouldn't cost a lot


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  • #7
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    Fill front wheels with water.


  • #8
    Base price
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,458 ✭✭✭✭Base price


    Tomjim wrote: »
    other than flywheels from square balers and proper weights is there anything else I could use that wouldn't cost a lot
    What is the tractor.
    Are you trying to counter balance in order to pick up silage bales??


  • #9
    Tomjim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,362 ✭✭✭Tomjim


    yes I have a back in loader that is inclined to rear with some bales

    so just want something cheap for the front


  • #10
    Base price
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,458 ✭✭✭✭Base price


    Tomjim wrote: »
    yes I have a back in loader that is inclined to rear with some bales

    so just want something cheap for the front
    If it is an older tractor then you could get a frame welded up and bolted on that can take removable weights.
    OH has a IH from the 60's, can't remember the model, but aeons ago his father got a local man to make up a frame around the front of the tractor that protected the radiator and allowed them to put weights on it so that they could move transport boxes of dung from the tie up byre.
    As a child I have fond memories of myself and one of my brothers sitting on the bonnet of a Major while my Uncle drew cocks of hay into the yard. Different times in those days and thankfully they are in the past :)


  • #11
    9935452
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭9935452


    Tomjim wrote: »
    yes I have a back in loader that is inclined to rear with some bales

    so just want something cheap for the front

    concrete blocks


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  • #12
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,754 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Lead, melt it and pour it into 4'' steel pipes. What make is the tractor? Front wheel weights are another option.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #13
    eric prydz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭eric prydz


    Tractor weights are making about a euro a kg second hand


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