Using Implement Codes

John Deere engineers have developed a code to determine how much front ballast is needed for stability and steering.

1. Find implement code in implement operator's manual.

2. Use the following chart to determine how many QUIK-TATCH ™ front weights are required on your tractor model.

To use chart, find the implement code range in the column which your implement code fits. Then move to the right until you are beneath the column which identifies your tractor configuration. The number you find at this point in the chart is the number of QUIK-TATCH ™ weights needed.

For example, an implement with a code of 205, to be used with a tractor equipped with MFWD and without a Quik-Coupler and without liquid in the front tires, requires 6 front weights.

causym CAUTION: Do not attempt to transport an implement without adequate front ballast. Loss of steering control may result.

With maximum front ballast, do not attempt to transport an implement whose code exceeds:

240 for tractors with 2WD

250 for tractors with MFWD

NUMBER OF QUIK-TATCH™ WEIGHTS NEEDED
  Without Quik-Coupler With Quik-Coupler
  Without Liquid in Front Tires With Liquid in Front Tires Without Liquid in Front Tires With Liquid in Front Tires
Implement Code 2WD MFWD 2WD MFWD 2WD MFWD 2WD MFWD
140-149                
150-159         2      
160-169         4 2    
170-179 2       6 4 2  
180-189 4 2     8 6 4 2
190-199 6 4 2   10 8 6 4
200-209 8 6 4 2   10 8 6
210-219 10 8 6 4     10 8
220-229   10 8 6       10
230-239     10 8        
240-249       10        

 

QUIK-TATCH is a trademark of Deere & Company.

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