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 5082E, 5090E and 5090EH; and 125 kg (276 lb) for 5076E, 5076EL and 5090EL. Approximate weight of Quik-Tatch™ weights is 47 kg (103 lb).

ItemMeasurementSpecification
Front End Ballast—5082E, 5090E and 5090EH Starter Weight80 kg (176 lb) Each
Front End Ballast—5076E, 5076EL, and 5090EL Starter Weight125 kg (276 lb) Each
Front End Ballast—Quik-Tatch™Weight47 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 Nm (170 lb-ft)

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