Using Liquid Ballast

Liquid Weight per Tire
     
Tire Size 40% Fill 75% Fill
     
76x50.00B32 Singles 1165 kg (2717 lb) 2184 kg (4815 lb)
710/70R38 465 kg (1024 lb) 929 kg (2048 lb
620/70R42 390 kg (859 lb) 779 kg (1716 lb)
620/70R46 422 kg (929 lb) 843 kg (1858 lb)
710/70R42 523 kg (1154 lb) 1047 kg (2308 lb)

 

causym CAUTION: Avoid possible injury. Installing liquid ballast requires special equipment and

training. See your John Deere Dealer or a tire service store.

IMPORTANT: Liquid ballast is not preferred. Liquid weight greatly increases tire stiffness at lower operating pressures, and greatly reduces ride performance.

Use calcium chloride to prevent water from freezing. A mixture of 3.5 lb of calcium chloride per gallon (0.42 kg per liter) will not freeze solid above -50°F (-45°C).

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IMPORTANT: A maximum liquid fill of 40 percent is recommended for better tractor performance.

NOTE: Use of alcohol as liquid ballast is not recommended.

In areas where freezing is not a problem and water is used as a ballast, multiply the weight shown in the table by 0.8.

Fill tube-type or tubeless tires up to valve level (40 percent full) with valve (A) in the 4 o'clock position. Radial and bias tires hold the same amount of liquid. When putting liquid in rear tires, make sure all tires on the axle have the same amount of liquid fill.


A-Valve

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