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Weight split requirements are based on type of implement or attachment being used. A primary consideration is to maintain sufficient weight on front and rear axles to provide stability and steering security under both field and transport conditions. Other factors as indicated in following tables must also be considered.
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Towed |
25/75 |
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Semi-Integral |
30/70 |
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Integral |
35/65 |
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| In all cases percentage on front axle must be increased if needed for steering security and stability. |
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| MFWD (with or without front suspension and with or without front hitch) |
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| Towed Draft Implements that place small vertical tongue loads on tractor drawbar such as disks, chisel plows and field cultivators. |
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| MFWD without front suspension |
No more than 35% on front axle. This is required for Power Hop control. (See Power Hop Control section for details.) |
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| MFWD with front suspension |
40% up to approximately 55% on front axle. Best tractive performance is attained in lower end of range, but there is only a modest reduction in performance at higher values. |
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| MFWD with or without front suspension |
Up to approximately 55% on front axle to assure steering security and stability with trailers that either place a high vertical tongue load on tractor (Piton, Ball type and/or Pick up hitches) or are connected to a high hitching point (Premium Wagon Hitch).
It may be practical to have a lower front percentage with smaller trailers, but steering security and stability must still be assured. |
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| MFWD with or without front suspension |
Up to approximately 55% on front axle. |
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| MFWD with or without front suspension |
Up to approximately 55% on front axle. |
 CAUTION: Do not exceed front tire carrying capacities when using high percentages of front weight. See Tire Load Capacities in Section 75 in this manual.
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