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).

ItemMeasurementSpecification
Front End Ballast—5625, 5625HC, 5725 and 5725HC Starter Weight80 kg (176 lb) Each
Front End Ballast—5425, 5425 Orchard, 5425HC and 5725 Orchard StarterWeight125 kg (276 lb) Each
Front End Ballast—QUIK-TATCHWeight47 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.

  1. Install weights in pairs, one on each side of center (A).

  2. To hold weights in place, run retaining bolts (B) through holes from side-to-side. Tighten to specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Ballast Weights Retaining BoltsTorque 230 N˙m (170 lb-ft)


QUIK-TATCH is a trademark of Deere & Company

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