Ballasting Suggestions for Hitch Mounted Implements

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% of the front axle weight with the implement resting on the ground.

Determine the following:

• MFWD or MFWD with TLS™
• Front tires with or without liquid ballast

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

CAUTION: Do not attempt to transport an implement without adequate front ballast. Loss of steering control may result.

NOTE: Implements with a center of gravity greater than 610 mm (24 in.) will have a higher implement code and will require additional weight on the rear axle. (See Implement Codes in this section for more details.)

Approximate Implement Weight kg (lb)	1786 (3938)	1819 (4011)	1914 (4220)	2009 (4429)	2104 (4638)	2199 (4847)	2293 (5056)	2388 (5265)	2483 (5475)	2578 (5684)	2672 (5893)
Front Ballast Required	None	None	Support Only	Support Only	2 Front Weights	4 Front Weights	6 Front Weights	8 Front Weights	10 Front Weights	12 Front Weights	12 Front Weights
Approximate Rear Axle Weight Added by Hitch Load kg (lb)	3015 (6646)	3070 (6769)	3230 (7122)	3348 (7382)	3509 (7735)	3631 (8005)	3752 (8271)	3836 (8457)	3997 (8811)	4081 (8997)	4240 (9347)