Implement Codes

IMPORTANT: Use a scale to check static weight, especially with heavy implements. Static weight remaining on the front wheels with the implement lifted should always be at least 50 percent of the weight with the implement resting on the ground.

Determine the following:

  • Two-wheel drive, MFWD, or Independent Link Suspension
  • Front tires with or without liquid

Find implement code in John Deere implement operator's manual.

To find implement code for non-John Deere implements use the following procedure:

  1. Estimate implement center of gravity (find or estimate fore-and-aft balance point)

  2. Measure distance from implement hitch point to center of gravity. Record the distance (inches). Add 37 to this figure.

  3. Determine the implement weight (fully loaded). Record the weight (pounds).

  4. Multiply Step 2 by Step 3. Divide by 1000.

  5. Resulting number is the implement code.

    Use the prior information and refer to the appropriate chart to determine how many QUIK-TATCH™ weights are required.

    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:

    • 530 for Two-Wheel Drive
    • 650 for MFWD
    • 835 for 8225R, 8230, and 8330 with Independent Link Suspension
    • 865 for 8430 and 8530 with Independent Link Suspension

    NOTE: If no quick coupler is used, add 15 to code.


QUIK-TATCH Weights Required

 

8225R

8225R-8320R

8225R-8345R

Tractor Code

Two-Wheel Drive

MFWD

Independent Link Suspension

 

0—320

0

321—335

S

336—350

2

351—365

4

 

366—380

6

381—395

8

0

396—410

10

S

411—425

12

2

 

426—440

14

4

441—455

16

6

0

456—470

18

8

S

471—485

20

10

2

 

486—500

22

12

4

501—515

14

6

516—530

16

8

531—545

18

10

 

546—560

20

12

561—575

22

14

576—590

16

591—610

18

 

611—625

20

626—640

22

641—655

656—670

 

S=Weight Support Only

     
 
 

Add to tractor code when:

     

.. Fluid is added to front inners

15

60

60

.. Front duals are used

60

.. Fluid is added to front outer duals

60

.. Quick coupler is removed

15

15

15

 

Maximum obtainable tractor code

530

650

835

IMPORTANT: Tractor code must be greater than or equal to the implement code.


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