Worksheet to Calculate Ballast Changes

IMPORTANT: Ballast should not exceed weight required to result in recommended percent slip at 6.6 km/h (4.1 mph) MINIMUM.

NOTE: Complete this entire worksheet before adding or changing any ballast.

1. Determine desired weight per Engine HP. ____ % Front    
       
2. Record desired weight per Eng-HP. See Ballasting Guide. _______    
       
  Front Rear Total
       
3. Multiply desired weight from step 2 by 55%. For rear weight, subtract front weight from total weight. ________ ________ ________
       
4. Weight of tractor as determined from the Base Weight Options chart or weight from scale. ________ ________ ________
       
5. Ballast needed (subtract tractor weight in step no. 4 from desired weight in step no. 3 ________ ________  
       
6. Add ballast. ________ ________  
       
7. Add ballast from step no. 6 to weights from step no. 4. ________ ________  
       
NOTE: You are now ready to test for track slippage. See Measuring Track Slip in this section.

 

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