Liquid ballast (Optional)
It is a common practice to add weight to the tractor by fill-
ing the rear tires with liquid. A calcium chloride (CaCl2)
and water solution is recommended due to the low freez-
ing 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 dealer. Tires should never be filled beyond
75 %. At 75 % full, the liquid will come to the valve stem
(1) when the valve stem is at the highest point, at the top
of the wheel.
Rear tire liquid
Ballast Weights (Per Tire)
Tire Size
13.6-28
14.9-28
6 - WORKING OPERATIONS
600 grams/liter
(5 lbs/gal) CaCl2 %
Solution
Weight per tire
211 kg (465 lb)
261 kg (575 lb)
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