[AT] winter projects?

[Mike Sloane]

Yes. The PO told me that he originally had a metal drum filled with 
concrete for a counterweight, but that it had rotted away. What I did 
was put a drawbar on the three point hitch and bolt a plastic 55 gallon 
drum to it. Then I filled it with scrap iron and discarded 
weight-lifting weights. I am estimating that the drum is holding about 
800-1000 lbs. See 
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/case_430_ck/t_case_new_counterw-1.html> 
I have never needed the PTO, but I know it works. Using the drawbar 
mounted weight means that, if needed, I could drop it off on to wood 
blocks and use the hitch for a rear blade, boom crane, or even a brush 
cutter. I suppose, in a pinch, I could even run the backup generator. 
Some day (after I win the lottery?), I would like to put a decent set of 
new tires and duo-link chains on it to use for removing snow drifts.

Mike

On 3/25/2012 1:02 PM, Mark Greer wrote:
> 3 point and live PTO out back?
> Mark
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> Thanks, Mark. All I know is that it has 4 speeds and a shuttle shift
> that requires using the clutch. There is also an "S" in the marked shift
> pattern on the trans cover, but it appears to be either locked out or
> not applicable. First and second are OK, third is what I would think of
> as "travel" speed, and fourth can only be used if you have a very smooth
> paved road (and don't need to stop in a hurry). I think there might have
> been a hi-lo offered, but I don't have it.
>
> Mike
>
> On 3/25/2012 12:16 PM, Mark Greer wrote:
>> Mike,
>> Nice 430CK. Which transmission does it have?
>> Mark
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