Loader Required Minimum Ballasting

causym CAUTION: To help prevent the possibility of personal injury or death caused by tractor/loader roll over, DO NOT operate

tractor/loader unless it is equipped with proper ballast.

Total Weight
kg (lb)
(Bucket Weight + Material Weight)
Fluid in Tires Number of Wheel Weights Required Hitch Ballast Required
kg (lb)
100 (220) No   210 (463)
125 (275) No   210 (463)
150 (330) No   235 (518)
175 (385) No   270 (595)
200 (440) No   310 (683)
225 (495) No 2 310 (683)
250 (550) No 4 310 (683)
275 (605)a No 6 310 (683)
300 (660) Yes 4 310 (683)
325 (715)b Yes 6 310 (683)
aLift capacity to max height.
bLift capacity to 1.5 m above ground.

 

NOTE: If loader is equipped with a forklift attachment, 85 kg (187 lb) of additional ballast is required.

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