Adding Ballast to 3-Point Hitch
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3-Point Hitch with Ballast Box
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Quick Coupler with Ballast Box
A - Ballast Box
Weight can be added to the ballast box (A) by adding material such as sand or concrete. If more weight is required, tractor Quik-tach weights may be used.NOTE: A ballast box extension is available to increase capacity of box. (See your John Deere dealer.)
A 3-Point Hitch mounted implement may be used as ballast, but it must meet weight requirements of the ballast chart. (See your John Deere dealer.)
CALCULATED BALLAST | ||
|---|---|---|
SAND (Dry) | CONCRETE | |
Ballast Box without Extension | ||
Volume: 0.14 cu m (4.94 cu ft) (0.18 cu yd) | ||
Material | 217.5 (480) | 315.5 (695) |
Empty Box | 58.5 (129) | 58.5 (129) |
Total Weight | 276 (608) | 374 (824) |
Ballast Box with Extension | ||
Volume: 0.17 cu m (6.00 cu ft) (0.23 cu yd) | ||
Material | 306.5 (676) | 443.5 (977) |
Empty Box | 72.5 (160) | 72.5 (160) |
Total Weight | 379 (835) | 516 (1137) |
OUO6038,0001B6E-19-20080320 |