INTRODUCTION
Basic instructions Tire ballast and pressures
LIQUID BALLAST (OPTIONAL)
It is a common practice to add weight to the tractor by filling the rear tires with liquid. A calcium chloride (CaCl2) and
water solution is recommended due to its low freezing point and greater density (weight per gallon) than pure water.
Never exceed the total recommended weight for the tractor. Because special equipment is required to fill the tires,
consult your CASE IH Dealer.
Tires should never be filled beyond
75 %
. At
75 %
full, the liquid will come to the valve stem when the valve stem is
at its highest point at the top of the wheel.
TIRE PRESSURE
Tire pressure must be considered when adding weights, implements, or attachments to the tractor or damage to the
tractor may occur.
The chart below outlines tire inflation pressures.
FRONT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Tire Type
Tire Size
Inflation Pressure
Agricultural:
FWD
8 x 16, 6PR, RI
82.7 - 193.1 kPa
(
12 -
28 psi
) 1.4 - 1.9 bar (12 - 28
psi)
Turf:
FWD
27 x 10.5-15, 4PR, R3
27/12LL x 15, 6PR, R3
68.9 - 206.8 kPa
(
10 -
30 psi
)
55.2 - 68.9 kPa
(
8 - 10 psi
)
Industrial
10 x 16.5, 6PR, R4
110.3 - 310.3 kPa
(
16 -
45 psi
)
REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES
Agricultural
14.9 x 24, 4 PR, R1
82.7 - 96.5 kPa
(
12 - 14 psi
)
Turf
44 x 18-20, 4PR, R3
22.5LL x 16.1, 6PR, R3
82.7 - 137.9 kPa
(
12 -
20 psi
)
41.4 - 55.2 kPa
(
6 - 8 psi
)
Industrial
17.5 x 24, 8PR, R4
82.7 - 179.3 kPa
(
12 -
26 psi
)
NOTE:
Do not underinflate or overinflate tires. Do not exceed maximum inflation pressure listed.
REAR TIRE LIQUID
Ballast Weights (Per Tire)
600 g/5 lb Gal Solution/CaCL2
Agricultural
14.9 x 24, 4PR, R1
272 kg
(
600 lb
)
Turf
44 x 18-20, 4PR, R3
249 kg
(
549 lb
)
Industrial (R4)
17.5 x 24, 6PR, R4
272 kg
(
600 lb
)
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