Ballast MFWD-Equipped Tractors

Ideal tire slippage for MFWD-equipped tractors is 8—12 %. To reduce the wheel slip to this level, more weight is needed on the front than with two-wheel-drive tractors. The ideal weight split is 40 % front, 60 % rear, of total tractor weight. In some cases, liquid ballast is needed in front tires to obtain this weight split.

NOTE: Implement codes are used to determine proper ballast for stability and steering control. Refer to the implement code in the implement operator manual, along with “Use Implement Codes” in this section, it determines the minimum number of front weights that are required for the tractor model. In some cases, additional front ballast is required for optimum field performance. If more assistance is needed, see nearest John Deere dealer.