Calculating Ballast (Tractors With Hitch)

Tractors equipped with a 3-Point Hitch have approximately a 55/45 percent front to rear weight split. This split needs to be maintained for most hitch-mounted implements.

Factory Recommendation for Overall Best Performance

 

Model

Front

Rear

     

9370R

0

0

9420R

2130 lb

3030 lb

9470R

2130 lb

3030 lb

9520R

2130 lb

3030 lb

9570R

2130 lb

3030 lb

9620R

2130 lb

3030 lb

 

Cast Weights Required for Ballast Recommendation

 

954 kg (2126 lb.) — one 72 kg (159 lb.) plus two 205 kg (452 lb.) weights on each dual wheel

3030 lb — one 205 kg (452 lb.) installed on each inside/inner and one 72 kg (159 lb.) plus two 205 kg (452 lb.) weights on each rear dual wheel

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