Tractor Ballast Requirements

All of the following requirements are necessary to prepare the loader for operation:

  • Use calcium chloride mixture if rear tires are ballasted.
  • Correct amount of rear wheel weights (in addition to calcium ballast, if required).
  • Widest rear tread possible.
  • Correct front wheel tread.
  • Correct amount of required ballast on 3-Point Hitch.

Use the following charts and information to properly prepare your tractor for loader operation.

W11502

Rear Wheel Ballast

W05949

Rear Hitch Ballast

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