Buhler 485 Turning Geometry, Maximum Tractor Weight, Tractor Shipping Weight, Base Tractor Weight

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Section 6 - Specifications

Turning Geometry / Maximum Tractor Weight / Tractor Shipping Weight

Turning Geometry

Turnaround diameter is measured from the center point of the front axle and is a measurement of how far a tractor will move with each turn.. The turnaround diameter is based solely on articulation angle and is not a function of tire size or configuration..

Articulation Angle Turnaround Diameter

42° .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10..0 m (394") 38° .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11.19 m (441") 33° .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11..33 m (514")

Maximum Tractor Weight

The following table shows the maximum allowable weight of each tractor model..

Model	Recommended Operating Weight lbs..
435	45,000 lbs.. (100 lbs.. per HP)
485	50,500 lbs.. (100 lbs.. per HP)
535	54,000 lbs.. (100 lbs.. per HP)

Tractor Shipping Weight

Shipping weight of a tractor can be calculated based on the standard equipment and options ordered (or dealer installed) before any liquid ballast is added to the tractor.. To calculate the shipping weight, pick the appropriate front, rear, and total weight values from the following tables (A-F).. Once the shipping weight is found, the tractor can be ballasted and the tire air pressure set.. See “Ballasting” in Section 3..

Example: Tractor: 485 tractor with 1407 Twindisc Powershift transmission, 710/70 x R42 R1 drum-style duals, high flow hydraulic pump and 100 gallon tank of fuel (378..5 L)..

Table Info	Front Axle Weight kg (lbs..)		Rear Axle Weight kg (lbs..)		Total Weight kg (lbs..)
A	9130 (20,130)		4821 (10,630)		13592 (30,758)
B	2428	(5354)	2428	(5354)	4857 (10,708)
C	N/A		N/A		N/A
D	300	(660)	168	(370)	453	(1000)
E	52 (115)		38	(85)	91	(200)
F	184	(407)	133	(294)	317 (701)
Totals	12094 (26,662)		7588 (16,728)		19292 (42,531)

NOTE: The weights shown in tables A-F are calculated values.. Exact weights are only obtainable by putting the tractor on a scale..

A.. Base Tractor Weight

A base tractor is considered to be fitted with synchromesh transmission, no tires or rims, a standard drawbar, no fuel in the fuel tanks, no operator, no special added equipment, and no ballast..

Front Axle Weight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9130 kg (20,130 lbs..) Rear Axle Weight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4821 kg (10,630 lbs..)

Total Base Tractor .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13592 kg (30,758 lbs..)

435/485/535