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TRACTOR WEIGHING
For maximum performance in heavy draft conditions
weight should be added to the tractor in the form of
liquid ballast, cast iron weights or a combination of both.
Front end ballast may be required for stability and
steering control when weight is transferred from the
front to the rear wheels as the implement is raised by
the tractor three-point linkage.
As a general guide, tractors should be ballasted so that
approximately one third of the total tractor weight (less
implement) is on the front wheels.
When a rear mounted implement is raised to the
transport position, the weight on the front wheels should
be at least 20% of total tractor weight.
Add additional front end ballast, as required, for stability
during operation and transport. Ballasting of the front
end may not always provide adequate stability if the
tractor is operated at high speed on rough terrain.
Reduce tractor speed and exercise caution under these
conditions.
When using front mounted implements, add weight to
the rear wheels to maintain traction and stability.
IMPORTANT :
Only sufficient weight should be added
as is necessary to provide traction and stability. Adding
more weight than necessary results in unnecessary
loads being imposed on the tractors and a higher fuel
consumption. When adding weight, adhere to the
maximum tire capacity loading stated in the tables
towards the end of Section C of this manual. If further
information or assistance is required on tractor
weighing consult your Dealer.
When adding ballast, the total weight of the tractor
including liquid, cast iron weights and mounted
equipment (where specified) should not exceed the
maximum shown in the following text entitled 'Weighing
Limitations.
WARNING :
If proper stability cannot be achieved
within the following weighing limitations, reduce the
load on the tractor until stability is restored
Weighing Limitations ( Where ever applicable)
For optimum driveline reliability and tractive efficiency,
maximum ballasted tractor weight (base tractor plus
ballast and any mounted equipment such as sprayers,
etc., including the load carried there on) must not
exceed 6900 lb. (3130 kg.)
Maximum permissible rear axle loading with ballast and
mounted equipment is 6000 lb. (2700 kg.)
NOTE :
Total rear axle weight is measured with only the
rear wheels on the scales inclusive liquid and cast iron
ballast and with mounted equipment in the raised
position.
The total front axle load must not exceed 3000 lb. (1360
kg.) or the load capacity of the tires. See tire pressure and
Load Tables in Section C of this Manual.
For speeds above 10 mph (16 kmph), the permissible
loading should be reduced by 20% from the limits
specified above.
CONTROL, INSTRUMENTS AND OPERATION
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Summary of Contents for FT 6050 CROSS
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