Kubota M8540 Operator's Manual page 76

56 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
C Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires
Water and calcium chloride solution provides safe
economical ballast. Used properly, it will not damage tires,
tubes or rims. The addition of calcium chloride is
recommended to prevent the water from freezing. Use of
this method of weighting the wheels has the full approval
of the tire companies. See your tire dealer for this service.
Liquid weight per tire (75 Percent filled)
Tire sizes
Slush free at -10 (-14 )
Solid at -30 (-22 )
[Approx.1 kg (2 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.)
of water]
Slush free at -24 (-11 )
Solid at -47 (-53 )
[Approx.1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.) CaCl
per 4 L (1 gal.)
of water]
Slush free at -47 (-53 )
Solid at -52 (-62 )
[Approx.2.25 kg (5 lbs.) CaCl
per 4 L (1 gal.)
of water]
A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of
full capacity (to the valve stem level).
(1) Air (A) Correct-75% Air compresses like a cushion
(2) Water (B) Incorrect-100% Full Water can not be compressed
16.9-34 18.4-28 18.4-30
342 kg 357 kg 385 kg
(755 lbs.) (787 lbs.) (848 lbs.)
376 kg 387 kg 414 kg
(829 lbs.) (853 lbs.) (912 lbs.)
399 kg 411 kg 436 kg
(880 lbs.) (906 lbs.) (960 lbs.)