Front Tire Load Index and Minimum Rear Ballast Requirements

5025 Series, 5E Limited Series, 5M Series, 5078E, and 5085E Tractors

Prevent possible injury or death from a machine rollover. Add the required amount of ballast to the tractor. The amount of ballast listed is the minimum required for normal loader operation. For some operations, add additional ballast to maximize stability.

Tires are approved on their rated load capacity. Tires of similar size with equal or greater load rating can be used.

OPTIONS	APPROVED TIRES	TIRE TYPE	LOAD INDEX	PLY RATING
Minimum Ballast Requirements for Regular Use
Option 1—Small Ballast Box (374 kg [825 lb]) (Minimum Tire Load Index: 104)	7.5-20 27/12LL-15 11L-15 11L-15 11.2-24 11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	F2 R3 F2 F3 R1 R1W I3 I3 I3	106 105 106 106 106 115 132 122 137	6 6 8 8 6 — 12 10 10
Option 2—Large Ballast Box (1000 kg [2205 lb]) (Minimum Tire Load Index: 94)1	7.5-16 7.5-20 27/12LL-15 11L-15 11L-15 9.5-24 11.2-24 11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	F2 F2 R3 F2 F3 R1 R1 R1W I3 I3 I3	94 106 105 106 106 102 106 115 132 122 137	6 6 6 8 8 6 6 — 12 10 10
Option 3—Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires. (Refer to tractor Operator's Manual for weight.) Up to four wheel weights per side (depending on liquid ballast).2 (Minimum Tire Load Index: 107)	11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	R1W I3 I3 I3	115 132 122 137	— 12 10 10
Minimum Ballast Requirements for Heavy-Duty Use
Option 1—Small Ballast Box with Extension (516 kg [1138 lb]) 180 kg (397 lb) Wheel Weights (Minimum Tire Load Index: 106)	7.5-20 11L-15 11L-15 11.2-24 11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	F2 F2 F3 R1 R1W I3 I3 I3	106 106 106 106 115 132 122 137	6 8 8 6 — 12 10 10
Option 2—Large Ballast Box (1000 kg [2205 lb]) (Minimum Tire Load Index: 103)1	7.5-20 27/12LL-15 11L-15 11L-15 11.2-24 11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	F2 R3 F2 F3 R1 R1W I3 I3 I3	106 105 106 106 106 115 132 122 137	6 6 8 8 6 — 12 10 10
Option 3—Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires. (Refer to tractor Operator's Manual for weight.) Up to four wheel weights per side (depending on liquid ballast).2 (Minimum Tire Load Index: 113)	11.2R24 115A8 12.5/80-18 12.5/80-18 12.5-20	R1W I3 I3 I3	115 132 122 137	— 12 10 10

5003 Series, 5D Series 2WD, and 5E Series MFWD Tractors (Except 5078E and 5085E)

Prevent possible injury or death from a machine rollover. Add the required amount of ballast to the tractor. The amount of ballast listed is the minimum required for normal loader operation. For some operations, add additional ballast to maximize stability.

Tires are approved on their rated load capacity. Tires of similar size with equal or greater load rating can be used.

Front Tire Ratings—5003 Series, 5D Series 2WD, and 5E Series MFWD Tractors

Ballast

Ballasting is based on the american society of agricultural and biological engineers (ASABE) lift capacity and recommended tread setting.

1. A minimum rear tread setting of 1675 mm (66 in) is recommended. Ballast listed is based on this tread setting.

2. Some tractor and loader combinations result in high front axle loads. 3-point hitch ballast is required as noted.

Tire Rating

1. Tire loading is based on the ASABE lift capacity and recommended ballasting.

2. Minimum tire load index is recommended for:

   • Heavy-duty loader use:³ Minimum recommended tire rating based on the higher of:
     • Tire rating for transport speeds up to 40 km/h (24 mph) (speed rating A8) with an EMPTY loader (some tires may have lower speed rating)
     • Tire rating for standard load and carry operations based on speeds up to 5 km/h (3 mph) and short distances up to 0.6 km (0.3 miles).
   • Regular-duty loader use: (any use not classified above as heavy duty and no transport at maximum travel speeds): Tire rating for load and carry operations with weighted factor applied to reduce loaded rating to reflect smaller percentage of time actually carrying full or partial loads at slow speeds, up to 10 km/h (6.2 mph), and short distances up to 0.6 km (0.3 miles).
   
   

3. Inflate tires to tire manufacturer’s recommendations.