Liquid Ballast - New Holland Boomer 47 Operator's Manual

Liquid ballast

It is a common practice to add weight to the tractor by
filling the rear tires with liquid. A calcium chloride (CaCl2)
and water solution is recommended due to its low freezing
point and greater density (weight per gallon) than pure
water.
Never exceed the total recommended weight for the trac-
tor. Because special equipment is required to fill the tires,
consult your NEW HOLLAND Dealer.
Tires should never be filled beyond 75 %. At 75 % full, the
liquid will come to the valve stem when the valve stem is
at its highest point at the top of the wheel.
6 - WORKING OPERATIONS
Ballast Weights (Per Tire) 600 g/5 lb Gal Solution/CaCl2.
Tire Type
Agricultural
Turf
Industrial (R4)
6-4
Approximate
Tire Size
Added Weight
13.6-24, 4PR, R1 182 kg (400 lb)
41 x 14.00-20,
157 kg (346 lb)
4PR, R3
17.5L x 24, 6PR,
272 kg (600 lb)
R4