SECTION 3 -- FIELD OPERATION
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CAST IRON WEIGHTS
(where fitted)
Rear wheel weights
Up to three cast iron weights (1), may be added to
each rear wheel.
With flanged axle: 6 x 45 kg (6 x 99 lb.) permitting a
maximum of 270 kg (594 lb.) to be carried.
With bar axle: 6 x 65 kg (6 x 143 lb.) permitting a
maximum of 390 kg (860 lb.) to be carried.
IMPORTANT: It is not rec omm ended to fit rear
wheel weights on t rac t ors operat ing at s peeds in
excess of 40 k/mh (25 MPH).
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Front wheel weights
For two wheel drive front wheels, segmented, cast iron
wheel weights (1), are available as an accessory . The
set of four (two per wheel) provides a total front wheel
ballast weight of 78 kg ( 172 lb. ) .
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Front end wafer weights
Front end wafer weights are available in sets as
described in the following text.
45 kg (99 lb.) wafer weights are available in sets of
6, 10 and 18 which, toget her with the support
carri er and tow hook , weigh:
6 weights, including carrier 360 kg. (793 lb.)
and tow hook.
10 weights, including carrier 540 kg. (1190 lb.)
and tow hook.
18 weights, including carrier 900 kg. (1984 lb.)
and tow hook.
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