Required Minimum Tractor Ballast

CAUTION: To help prevent the possibility of personal injury or death caused by tractor and loader roll over, DO NOT operate tractor and 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 is required to maximize stability.

IMPORTANT: When adding ballast, do not exceed maximum tire carrying capacity shown on sidewall.

REQUIRED MINIMUM BALLAST FOR 4044M, 4044R, 4049M, 4049R, 4052M, 4052R, 4066M, AND 4066R SERIES TRACTORS
Tread Setting	1600 mm (63 in.) or greater for rear tread setting
Liquid Ballast in Rear Wheels	Fill tires 3/4 full with a mixture of 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) calcium chloride and 4 L (1 U.S. gal)
Rear Wheel Weights	Seven rear wheel weights
3-Point Hitch Ballast	500 kg (1102 lb.) minimum 3-point hitch ballast