Front End Weights (Option); Rear Ballast; Rear Wheel Weights (Option); Liquid Ballast In Rear Tires - Kubota L4701 Operator's Manual

BALLAST

1.1 Front end weights (option)

You can attach the front-end-weights to the bumper.
Refer to your implement operator's manual for required
number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer to use it.
(1) Front end weights
NOTE :
• Front end weights is the option on [4WD]
models.

2. Rear ballast

Add weights to rear wheels if needed to improve
traction or for stability. you should match the amount of
rear ballast to job and remove the rear ballast when it is
not needed.
You should add the weight to the tractor in the form of
liquid ballast, rear wheel weights, or a combination of
both.
IMPORTANT :
• Do not overload the tires.
• Add no more weight than indicated in the
following table.
Maximum weight per wheel

2.1 Rear wheel weights (option)

You can attach the rear-wheel-weights to the bumper.
See your implement operator's manual for required
number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA
Dealer to use it.
L4701
(2) Bumper
28 kg × 3 pieces
(185 lbs.)
TIRES, WHEELS, AND BALLAST
(1) Rear wheel weights

3. Liquid ballast in rear tires

Water and calcium-chloride-solution provides safe
economical ballast. Using the liquid ballast properly will
prevent tires, tubes, or rims from damaging. The
addition of calcium chloride is recommended to prevent
the water from freezing. The addition of calcium
chloride for weighting the wheels obtains the full
approval of the tire companies. Consult your tire dealer
for addition of calcium chloride.
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
2
(1 gal) of water]
Slush free at -24 ℃ (11 ℉)
Solid at -47 ℃ (-52 ℉)
[Approx. 1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.) CaCl
4 L (1 gal) of water]
Slush free at -47 ℃ (-52 ℉)
Solid at -52 ℃ (-62 ℉)
[Approx. 2.25 kg (5 lbs.) CaCl
4 L (1 gal) of water]
IMPORTANT :
• Do not fill tires with water or solution more than
75% of full capacity to the level of valve stem at
12 o'clock position.
14.9-24 17.5L-24
205 kg 235 kg
(450 lbs.) (515 lbs.)
215 kg 250 kg
per (475 lbs.) (550 lbs.)
2
225 kg 265 kg
per (495 lbs.) (585 lbs.)
2
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