horsch Maestro RC Central Fill 1230, Owner'S Manual

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58 Maestro RC Owner’s Manual – Ver. 2.1 10/2019
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Correct Calculation of Ballasting
The permissible total weight, the permissible
axle load and the load bearing capacity of the
tires must not be exceeded when attaching
implements in the 3-point linkage at front and
rear. The front axle of the tractor must always be
loaded with at least 20 % of the tractor’s curb
weight! Before transportation on public roads
you must make sure that the tractor is not
overloaded and suitable for this implement.
Data for calculation:
All specified weight in (lbs.)
All specified dimensions in (feet)
TL - Curb weight of tractor
TV - Front axle load of empty tractor
TH - Rear axle load of empty tractor
GH - Total weights of rear implement
GV - Total weight of front implement
a - Distance from center of gravity of front
implement (front ballast) to middle of front axle
b - Tractor wheel base
c - Distance from middle of rear axle to middle
tractor link arm ball
d - Distance from middle of tractor link arm ball
to center of gravity of rear implement (rear
ballast)
x - Information of tractor manufacturer for min.
rear ballasting. If no information is available,
enter 0.45.
Formulas:
1. Calculation of minimum front ballasting with
rear implement:
Enter the result into the table.
2. Calculation of minimum rear ballasting with
front implement:
Enter the result into the table.
3. Calculation of the real front axle load:
Enter the result of the calculated actual front
axle load and the permissible front axle load
from the operating instruction of the tractor
into the table.
4. Calculation of the actual total weight:
Enter the result of the calculated actual total
weight and the permissible total weight from the
operating instruction of the tractor into the table.