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Data Required for the Calculation
Calculation of Required Minimum Front Weight
To ensure the tractor’s steering capability, the minimum front weight [W2
min
] is calculated:
T1
(kg)
Tractor empty weight.
See tractor’s instruction book or documentation.
T2
(kg)
Rear axle load of the empty tractor.
T3
(kg)
Front axle load of the empty tractor.
W1
(kg)
Total weight of rear-mounted sprayer with a full tank.
See the section “Technical Specifications” in this instruction book and add
the weight of your spray liquid for a full tank.
W2
(kg)
Total weight of front weights or front-mounted sprayer with a full
tank.
Front weights: Total weight of all front weights.
Front-mounted sprayer: See technical data for this equipment and add the
weight of your spray liquid for a full tank.
A
(m)
Distance between the centre of gravity of the front weights, or front-
mounted sprayer with a full tank, and the centre of the front axle (total
A1 + A2).
See tractor’s instruction book or documentation, or data for front weights,
or perform a measurement.
A1
(m)
Distance from the centre of the front axle to the centre of the lower
link connection.
See tractor’s instruction book or documentation, or perform a
measurement.
A2
(m)
Distance between the centre of the lower link connection point and
the centre of gravity of the front weights, or front-mounted sprayer
with a full tank (centre of gravity distance).
Front weights: See technical data for front weights.
Front-mounted sprayer: See technical data for this equipment and add the
weight of your spray liquid for a full tank.
Or perform a measurement.
B
(m)
Tractor wheel base.
See tractor’s instruction book or documentation, or perform a
measurement.
C
(m)
Distance between the centre of the rear axle and the centre of the
lower link connection.
See tractor’s instruction book or documentation, or perform a
measurement.
D
(m)
Distance between the centre of the lower link connection point and
the centre of gravity of the rear-mounted sprayer with a full tank
(centre of gravity distance).
A1
A2
A
B
C
D
W2
W1
T1
T3
T2
W
2
min
W
1
C D
+
(
)
T
3
B
0 2
,
T
1
B
×
×
+
×
–
×
A B
+
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Summary of Contents for NK SB Series
Page 8: ...1 Identification 8...
Page 52: ...3 Description 52...
Page 62: ...4 Sprayer Setup 62...
Page 84: ...5 Operation 84...
Page 87: ...6 Maintenance 87 Boom Lubrication Oiling Plan Lift Lubrication Oiling Plan...
Page 116: ...9 EC Declaration 116...
Page 120: ...Index 120...
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