Ballasting Machine

Using Front Weights

NOTE: Front wheel weights only available on two-wheel drive units.

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed maximum front ballast of nine Quik-Tatch weights and two wheel weights.

Two types of front weights are available for your machine, Quik-Tatch weights and wheel weights. Quik-Tatch weights can be mounted on the front bumper, and wheel weights are mounted on the front wheels.

Up to four Quik-Tatch weights can be mounted on the front bumper. Another five weights can be added if you install the optional front weight bracket. Each Quik-Tatch weight is 19 kg (42 lb).

NOTE: Front wheel weights can only be mounted on two-wheel drive units.

One wheel weight can be installed on each front wheel. Each front wheel weight is 14 kg (30 lb).

See your John Deere dealer for front weights and kits to best fit your needs.

Using Rear Weights

IMPORTANT: Do not exceed maximum rear ballast of 385 kg (850 lb). Rear ballast includes Quik-Tatch weights, rear wheel weights, weight box, and adding liquid weight to tires.

Two types of rear weights are available for your machine, Quik-Tatch weights and wheel weights. The Quik-Tatch weights can be mounted on an optional rear weight bracket, and wheel weights are mounted on the rear wheels.

Up to six Quik-Tatch weights can be mounted on the rear weight bracket. Each Quik-Tatch weight is 19 kg (42 lb). Use of these weights is required when an attachment, such as a snowthrower or snowblower is used.

Up to three-wheel weights can be installed on 2ws rear wheels up to two-wheel weights can be installed on 4ws rear wheels. Rear wheel weights are available in 23 kg (50 lb) and 33 kg (72 lb).

See your John Deere dealer for rear weights and kits to best fit your needs.

Follow instructions in this manual for installing rear wheel weights.

Adding Liquid Weight in Tires

CAUTION: Installing liquid ballast requires special equipment and training. Injury may occur from exploding tire. Have the job done by your John Deere dealer or a tire service store.