Approved Tires and Ballast for 1023E, 1025R, and 1026R Tractors

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

Rear wheel weights come in two options 22.7 kg (50 lb) and 32.7 kg (72 lb). (See a John Deere dealer for more information.)

Ballast	Approved Front Tires				Approved Rear Tires
Minimum Ballast Options	Tire Size	Tire Type	Load Index	Ply Rating	Tire Size	Tire Type	Ply Rating
Option 1 273 kg (601 lb) Rear Hitch Ballast Fluid Filled Rear Tires1	18 x 8.50-10 18 x 8.50-10	R4 R3	71 74	4 4	26 x 12.00-12 26 x 12.00-12	R4 R3	4 4
Option 2 230 kg (506 lb) Rear Hitch Ballast Three Rear Wheel Weights Per Side	18 X 8.50-10 18 X 8.50-10	R4 R3	71 74	4 4	26 x 12.00-12 26 x 12.00-12	R4 R3	4 4
Option 3 235 kg (517 lb) Rear Hitch Ballast One Rear Wheel Weight Per Side Fluid Filled Rear Tires2	18 X 8.50-10 18 X 8.50-10	R4 R3	71 74	4 4	26 x 12.00-12 26 x 12.00-12	R4 R3	4 4