TIRES/WHEELS/SPACING/BALLAST
TRACTOR BALLAST
Ballast for your tractor includes front-end weights, rear wheel weights and liquid ballast in the rear tires. Front-end weights improve the steering characteristic when heavy hitch loads cause a movement of tractor weight from the front to the rear wheels. Rear wheel weights and adding liquid to the rear tires increase traction by putting weight on the driving wheels.
IMPORTANT: The Maximum operating weight of tractor should not exceed the following values. The operating weight of tractor includes the weight of tractor, ballast weight and implement.
Front Axle | 1350kg (2977 lbs) |
Rear Axle | 1350kg (2977 lbs) |
Total | 2200kg (4851 lbs) |
Front End Weights
Front-end weights can be mounted on the front-end bracket of the tractor with locking bolts and nuts. The weights, locking bolts and nuts are available from your Dealer. A maximum of six weights at 22 kg (49 lbs) each can be installed, depending on implement application and soil conditions.
Use front-end weights as needed to provide effective steering control and front end stability and to achieve maximum operating efficiency and tractor filed performance. Refer to the weight table in this section for optional methods of adding weight to the tractor.
