Ballasting - New Holland B95C Original Instructions Manual

Ballasting

Tire liquid ballasting
Tire size
12.5/80-18
16.9-28
NOTE: The tires shown in the table above are for general
outfit. Therefore, the tires fitted to your machine may vary
from those shown.
Liquid ballast
Filling the front and rear tires with liquid ballast is a con-
venient method of adding weight.
A solution of calcium chloride and water is recommended.
This gives a low freezing point and provides a higher den-
sity than plain water.
WARNING
Hazardous chemicals!
SLOWLY add calcium chloride flakes to water,
stirring continuously. To avoid a violent reac-
tion, NEVER add water to calcium chloride.
If any flakes contact the eyes, flush the eyes
immediately with clean, cold water for at least
15 minutes. Seek medical assistance immedi-
ately.
Failure to comply could result in death or se-
rious injury.
NOTE: When filling a tire with calcium chloride/water so-
lution, the valve should be placed at the highest point on
the wheel. The valve should be at the highest point when
checking or adjusting air pressure if the tire is liquid bal-
lasted.
The table above shows the quantity of calcium chloride
and water required for each tire size option and is based
on 0.6 kg (1 lb) of calcium chloride per liter of water to give
a 75% fill of the tire. This calcium chloride/water solution
will give protection from freezing down to an ambient tem-
perature of -46 °C (-50.8 °F).
6 - WORKING OPERATIONS
Water
89 L (23.51 US gal)
227 L (59.97 US gal)
W0388A
6-50
Calcium chloride
53 kg (117 lb)
136 kg (300 lb)
Tire total weight
142 kg (313 lb)
363 kg (800 lb)