85TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST
BRear Ballast
Add weight to rear wheels if needed to improve traction or
for stability. The amount of rear ballast should be matched
to job and the ballast should be removed when it is not
needed.
The weight should be added to the tractor in the form of
liquid ballast, rear wheel weights or a combination of both.
C Rear Wheel Weights (option)
The rear wheel weights can be attached to the rear wheel.
See your implement operator's manual for required
number of weights or consult your local KUBOTA Dealer
to use.
A Do not overload tires.
A Add no more weight than indicated in chart.
BLiquid 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)
A Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of
full capacity (to the valve stem level at 12 o'clock
position).
(1) Rear wheel weights
Model Maximum weight per wheel
L3560, L4060, L4760 28 kg x 3 Pieces (185 lbs.)
L5060, L5460, L6060 47 kg x 3 Pieces (310 lbs.)
Tire sizes 12.4-24 420/70-24 14.9-24
Slush free at -10 (14 )
Solid at -30 (-22 )
[Approx. 1 kg (2 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
130 kg
(285 lbs.)
195 kg
(430 lbs.)
205 kg
(450 lbs.)
Slush free at -24 (-11 )
Solid at -47 (-52 )
[Approx. 1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
135 kg
(295 lbs.)
205 kg
(450 lbs.)
215 kg
(475 lbs.)
Slush free at -47 (-52 )
Solid at -52 (-62 )
[Approx. 2.25 kg (5 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
145 kg
(320 lbs.)
220 kg
(485 lbs.)
225 kg
(495 lbs.)
Tire sizes 17.5L-24 14.9-26 13.6-28
Slush free at -10 (14 )
Solid at -30 (-22 )
[Approx. 1 kg (2 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
235 kg
(515 lbs.)
215 kg
(475 lbs.)
185 kg
(405 lbs.)
Slush free at -24 (-11 )
Solid at -47 (-52 )
[Approx. 1.5 kg (3.5 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
250 kg
(550 lbs.)
225 kg
(495 lbs.)
200 kg
(441 lbs.)
Slush free at -47 (-52 )
Solid at -52 (-62 )
[Approx. 2.25 kg (5 lbs.)
CaCl per 4 L (1 gal.) of water]
265 kg
(585 lbs.)
235 kg
(515 lbs.)
215 kg
(475 lbs.)
(1) Air
(2) Water
(A) Correct-75% Air compresses like a cushion
(B) Incorrect-100% Full Water can not be
compressed
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