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Message: <blockquote data-quote="reaperman" data-source="post: 83110" data-attributes="member: 6675"><p>If your tipping backwards, you need more weight in your bucket, if your tipping forward, you want more weight in the rear. I basically have the same machine you have a 753g with a counterweight (it was on when I bought it). I find my machine very stable. What varies from machine to machine is there is no standard for bucket size. My bucket is 60" but extends out further than a lot of 60" buckets and is somewhat high in the back so its relatively heavy. So it aids in keeping the front end down. I can measure it if you want. I remember when the first 753's came out ('91) we got one. It had a short bucket and the front wheels were always in the air. Then we jumped to the 7753 when they came out, the wheelbase and extra width made a big difference in stability. I'm not saying a longer wheel base isn't more stable, it is. But when I bought my machine I was surprised how stable it was, I know its a lot more stable than that '91, 753, I'm sure its the bucket size making the difference, maybe some engineering upgrades too (?). What you should do is test another machine out and feel for yourself. Just don't hop in a track machine or you will want one!</p></blockquote><p></p>