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.
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REQUIRED MINIMUM BALLAST FOR 3032E, 3036E, and 3038E TRACTORS
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Option
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Ballast1
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1
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370 kg (816 lb.) of rear hitch ballast2
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2
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250 kg (551 lb.) of rear hitch ballast2 and fluid-filled
rear tires (108 kg [238 lb.] fluid and tire).
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3
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170 kg (375 lb.) of rear hitch ballast2 and fluid-filled
rear tires (108 kg [238 lb.] fluid and tire) and 6 rear wheel weights (140 kg [309 lb.] total).
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4
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295 kg (650 lb.) of rear hitch ballast2 and 6 rear
wheel weights (140 kg [309 lb.] total).
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Rear hitch ballast is required in all instances. Fluid filled
tires are only required in some instances. Fill tires 3/4 full with
a mixture of 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) calcium chloride and 4 L (1 U.S. gal).
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1 Ballast given is required
with minimum rear tread setting.
2 See ADDING BALLAST TO TRACTOR HITCH in this
section.
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