Ballast; Front Ballast - Kubota L3240 Operator's Manual

76 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
Models
L4240, L4740, L5040,
L5240, L5740
610R470 Turf
L3240, L3540
355/80-D20 Turf
L3940
355/80-D20 Turf
L3240, L3540
41/18LL x 16.1 Turf
L3940, L4240, L4740,
L5040, L5240, L5740
41/18LL x 16.1 Turf
L3240, L3540
44 x 18-20 Turf
L3940, L4240, L4740,
L5040, L5240, L5740
44 x 18-20 Turf
A Always attach wheels as shown in the drawings.
A If not attached as illustrated, transmission parts may
be damaged.
A When re-fitting or adjusting a wheel, tighten the bolts
to the following torques then recheck after driving the
tractor 200 m (200 yards) and 10 times of shuttle
movement by 5 m (5 yards), and thereafter according
to service interval.
(See "MAINTENANCE" section.)
(1) 215 N-m (22 kgf-m, 160 ft-lbs)

BALLAST

1515 mm
(59.6 in.)
BFront Ballast
Add weights if needed for stability (2WD, 4WD models)
1270 mm
and improve traction (4WD model). Heavy pulling and
(50.0 in.)
heavy rear mounted implements tend to lift front wheels.
1290 mm
Add enough ballast to maintain steering control and
(50.8 in.)
prevent tip over. Remove weight when no longer needed.
1420 mm
C Front End Weights (option)
(55.9 in.)
The front end weights can be attached to the bumper. See
1440 mm
your implement operator's manual for required number of
(56.7 in.)
weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer to use.
1400 mm
(55.1 in.)
1415 mm
(55.7 in.)
(1) Front end weights
(2) Bumper
A Do not overload tires.
A Add no more weight than indicated in chart.
A The front end weights can be attached to the bumper
To avoid personal injury:
A Additional ballast
transporting heavy implements. When the
implement is raised, drive slowly over rough
ground, regardless of how much ballast is
used.
A Do not fill the front wheels with liquid to
maintain steering control.
Maximum weight
(option on 4WD models - North America only).
will be needed for
25 kg x 7 pieces
(386 lbs.)