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RIDE, TRACTION & PERFORMANCE

Tractors used in drawbar work only.

Generally these tractors are not equipped with

a 3-point hitch or PTO and are used to pull

standard pull type implements such as disks,

chisel plows, field cultivators, rippers, etc.

Tractors in this type of application should be

ballasted with no more than 55% of the weight

on the front axle.

Tractors used for scrapers or other

implements with high vertical loads.

Tractors in this type of application should be

ballasted with 65% of the weight on the front

axle. This should allow the tractor to achieve a

50/50 weight split while operating under load.

If the tractor is equipped with a 3-point hitch

or PTO it may not be possible to achieve this

level of balance and still stay within the

maximum operating weight limitations. If this

is the case, adjust as close as possible to the

65%-35% specification, and stay within the

maximum operating weight limitation.

Ballasting 4WD Tractors - Drawbar Applications

Ballasting 4WD Tractors - 3-Point Hitch Applications

Tractors used for 3-point hitch work only.

Tractors in this type of application should

be ballasted with 60% of the weight on the

front axle.

Ballasting 4WD Tractors - High Vertical Load Applications

New Holland TG Series User Manual

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