Implement Codes

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 percent of the weight with the implement resting on the ground.

Determine the following:

• MFWD, or Independent Link Suspension
• Front tires with or without liquid

Find implement code in John Deere™ implement operator's manual.

To find implement code for non-JOHN DEERE implements use the following procedure:

1. Estimate implement center of gravity (find or estimate fore-and-aft balance point)

2. Measure distance from implement hitch point to center of gravity. Record the distance (inches). Add 37 to this figure.

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

4. Multiply Step 2 by Step 3. Divide by 1000.

5. Resulting number is the implement code.

   Use the prior information and refer to the appropriate chart to determine how many QUIK-TATCH weights are required.

   CAUTION: Do not attempt to transport an implement without adequate front ballast. Loss of steering control may result. With maximum front ballast, do not attempt to transport an implement whose code exceeds:

   • 650 for MFWD
   • 835 for 8260R, 8260R, and 8285R with Independent Link Suspension
   • 865 for 8310R and 8335R and 8360R with Independent Link Suspension
   
   

   NOTE: If no quick coupler is used, add 15 to code.

QUIK-TATCH Weights Required

		8260R-8310R	8260R-8335R and 8360R
Tractor Code		MFWD	Independent Link Suspension
0—320		—	—
321—335		—	—
336—350		—	—
351—365		—	—
366—380		—	—
381—395		0	—
396—410		S	—
411—425		2	—
426—440		4	—
441—455		6	0
456—470		8	S
471—485		10	2
486—500		12	4
501—515		14	6
516—530		16	8
531—545		18	10
546—560		20	12
561—575		22	14
576—590		—	16
591—610		—	18
611—625		—	20
626—640		—	22
641—655		—	—
656—670		—	—
S=Weight Support Only
Add to tractor code when:
Fluid is added to front tires		60	60
Maximum obtainable tractor code		650	835

IMPORTANT: Tractor code must be greater than or equal to the implement code.