John Deere Ballast Box
Designed for John Deere tractors, this 3-point hitch ballast box adds essential rear weight for improved stability, traction, and safer loader operation. Available in 4.75 or 7.0 cubic foot capacities.
Description
Are you looking for a ballast box for your John Deere tractor? Then our ballast boxes are your solution! Empty, it weighs 125 lbs. Capacity is 4.75 or 7.0 cubic feet – plenty of room for adequate ballasting materials. Built-in convenience features include pre-drilled holes for tool box mount, tool carrier loops for shovels, rakes, etc., a hitch for towing, and corner drainage holes.
All boxes come standard with holders for rakes and shovels for operator convenience and a welded hitch tab so a trailer can be hooked up without removing the box. An option receiver hitch tube is available as an option.
John Deere Ballast Box Specifications:
- 4.75 Cubic Foot Box Dimensions: 24″ Wide x 20″ High x 16.5″ Deep
- Overall Height to Top Link Connection: 29″
- Capacity: 4.75 Cubic Feet, Weight: (Empty) 125 LBS
Why Our John Deere Ballast Box?
When you’re lifting heavy loads, traction isn’t optional. Neither is balance.
Our John Deere Ballast Box is designed to give your tractor the counterweight it needs to work safely, smoothly, and confidently—without overthinking the setup.
It’s a simple tool that makes a big difference.
Built for Real Work
This ballast box is made to do one job well: keep your tractor planted when the load gets serious.
Whether you’re running a loader, forks, or heavy attachments up front, proper ballast:
- Improves traction
- Reduces rear lift
- Increases overall control
- Protects your tractor from unnecessary strain
No guesswork. No sketchy workarounds.
Heavy-Duty Construction
This isn’t a lightweight add-on.
The John Deere Ballast Box is built with rugged steel construction designed to handle repeated use in tough conditions. Fill it with concrete, sand, gravel, or steel weights to dial in the exact balance your setup needs.
Set it once and work with confidence every time.
Easy 3-Point Hitch Compatibility
Designed to work seamlessly with John Deere tractors using a standard 3-point hitch.
- Quick to attach
- Easy to remove
- No complicated hardware
Because ballast shouldn’t slow you down.
Why Proper Ballast Matters
Running front attachments without enough rear weight can lead to poor steering control, increased wear on your tractor, and unsafe operating conditions.
A ballast box fixes that problem—cleanly and predictably.
It’s not flashy, but it’s foundational.
A Smarter Way to Work
If you’re already investing in quality attachments, a proper counterweight is the next logical step.
The Earth & Turf Attachments John Deere Ballast Box helps you get the most out of your equipment—without pushing it past its limits.
Balanced machines last longer, and they work better while they’re at it.
Additional information
| Attachment | 3-Point Hitch |
|---|---|
| Brand | John Deere |
| Type | Ballast Boxes |







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