Hi Everyone,
Should I consider my John Deere 2020 (1968 model; 53 hp; 2WD; no loader) for use with a Farmi JL501? I have been researching this and want to get some opinions before I take the plunge and spend the $5000 for the winch. I want to know what I am getting into before I write the check. If I had unlimited funds, I would buy a newer 4WD tractor and the winch, but it is not possible at the moment. So, I am trying to get by with what I have and spend the money on the winch, assuming I have enough tractor.
Another question I have about logging winches deals with front end weight. I came across some information on the net that says if one uses a 2WD tractor with a logging winch, one should have approximately 10 pounds of suitcase weights on the front end for every 1 hp (assuming no front end loader). Since I have a 53 hp tractor, this line of thinking says that about 500 lbs (or so) of front end weight is necessary. My question is: What do those of you who have tractor logging winches have for front end weight? Right now I don't have any suitcase weights on the tractor as there is a steel, heavy duty tool box mounted to a removable bracket. So, I would have to buy the suitcase weight holder and the appropriate number of weights if I were to follow the recommendation mentioned above. I currently use a 5 ft bushhog (about 750 pounds) with no problems associated with a light front end. However, when I use my 7 foot 3 pt disk (about 1000 pounds) the tractor can get a little difficult to steer, especially when the gas tank is getting empty.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
Should I consider my John Deere 2020 (1968 model; 53 hp; 2WD; no loader) for use with a Farmi JL501? I have been researching this and want to get some opinions before I take the plunge and spend the $5000 for the winch. I want to know what I am getting into before I write the check. If I had unlimited funds, I would buy a newer 4WD tractor and the winch, but it is not possible at the moment. So, I am trying to get by with what I have and spend the money on the winch, assuming I have enough tractor.
Another question I have about logging winches deals with front end weight. I came across some information on the net that says if one uses a 2WD tractor with a logging winch, one should have approximately 10 pounds of suitcase weights on the front end for every 1 hp (assuming no front end loader). Since I have a 53 hp tractor, this line of thinking says that about 500 lbs (or so) of front end weight is necessary. My question is: What do those of you who have tractor logging winches have for front end weight? Right now I don't have any suitcase weights on the tractor as there is a steel, heavy duty tool box mounted to a removable bracket. So, I would have to buy the suitcase weight holder and the appropriate number of weights if I were to follow the recommendation mentioned above. I currently use a 5 ft bushhog (about 750 pounds) with no problems associated with a light front end. However, when I use my 7 foot 3 pt disk (about 1000 pounds) the tractor can get a little difficult to steer, especially when the gas tank is getting empty.
Thanks for any advice you can give.
