Ballasting Front End for Transport
CAUTION: Additional front ballast may be needed for transporting
rear-mounted implements. When implement is raised, drive slowly over
rough ground, regardless of how much ballast is used.
CAUTION: Weights are heavy. Use proper lifting equipment. Approximate
weight of starter weights is: 80 kg (176 lb) for 5625, 5625HC, 5725
and 5725HC; and 125 kg (276 lb) for 5425, 5425 Orchard, 5425HC and
5725 Orchard. Approximate weight of QUIK-TATCH weights is 47 kg (103 lb).
| Item | Measurement | Specification |
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Front End Ballast—5625, 5625HC, 5725 and 5725HC Starter
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) Each |
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Front End Ballast—5425, 5425 Orchard, 5425HC and 5725
Orchard Starter | Weight | 125 kg (276 lb) Each |
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Front End Ballast—QUIK-TATCH | Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) Each |

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A - Ballast Center
B - Ballast Retaining Bolts
Installing QUIK-TATCH Weights: One starter weight and up to
10 QUIK-TATCH weights can be installed on the front of the tractor.
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Install weights in pairs, one on each side of center (A).
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To hold weights in place, run retaining bolts (B) through holes
from side-to-side. Tighten to specification.
| Item | Measurement | Specification |
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Ballast Weights Retaining Bolts | Torque | 230 N˙m (170 lb-ft) |
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QUIK-TATCH is a trademark of Deere
& Company
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