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.

The amount of ballast listed in the chart is the minimum required for normal loader operation. For some operations, additional ballast may be required to maximize stability.

BALLAST REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL 5000 SERIES TRACTORS EXCEPT 5105 AND 5205
Option Ballasta
1 335 kg (740 lb) Ballast per Wheel with no Hitch Ballast
2 150 kg (330 lb) Ballast per Wheel and 300 kg (660 lb) of Hitch Ballast
3 75 kg (165 lb) Ballast per Wheel and 600 kg (1325 lb) of Hitch Ballast
aBallast given is minimum required with rear tread set at 1600 mm (63 in.).

 

BALLAST REQUIREMENTS FOR 5105 AND 5205 TRACTORS
Option Ballasta
1 500 kg (1100 lb) Ballast per Wheel and 500 kg (1100 lb) of Hitch Ballast
2 300 kg (660 lb) Ballast per Wheel and 800 kg (1760 lb) of Hitch Ballastb
3 150 kg (330 lb) Ballast per Wheel and 1000 kg (2200 lb) of Hitch Ballastb
aBallast given is minimum required with rear tread set at 1600 mm (63 in.).
bSee ADDING BALLAST TO HITCH in this section.

 

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