Kubota M108S Operator's Manual page 74

54 TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
C Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires
Water and calcium chloride solution provides safe
economical ballast. Used properly, it will not damage tires,
tubes or rims. The addition of calcium chloride is
recommended to prevent the water from freezing. Use of
this method of weighting the wheels has the full approval
of the tire companies. See your tire dealer for this service.
Liquid weight per tire (75 Percent filled)
Tire sizes
Slush free at -10 Solid at
-30 [Approx.1 kg CaCl
per 4 L of water]
Slush free at -24 Solid at
-47 [Approx.1.5 kg
CaCl per 4 L of water]
Slush free at -47 Solid at
-52 [Approx. 2.25 kg
CaCl per 4 L of water]
A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of
full capacity (to the valve stem level).
(1) Air (A) Correct-75% Air compresses like a cushion
(2) Water (B) Incorrect-100% Full Water can not be compressed
18.4R34
16.9R34
480/70R34
342 kg 378 kg
376 kg 457 kg
399 kg 491 kg