Kubota M7131, Operator'S Manual

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TIRES, WHEELS AND BALLAST 184
C
Liquid Ballast in Rear Tires
Water and calcium chloride solution provides safe
economical ballast. Used properly, it will not damage tires,
tubes or rims. The addition of calcium chloride is
recommended to prevent the water from freezing. Use of
this method of weighting the wheels has the full approval
of the tire companies. See your tire dealer for this service.
Liquid weight per tire (75 Percent filled)
A On a 50km/h (31.1mph) specifications tractor, filling
tires with liquid ballast is not recommended.
A
Do not fill tires with water or solution more than 75% of
full capacity (to the valve stem level).
B
Monolithic Block
(if equipped)
The monolithic block allows the operator to install a weight
at the front or rear 3-point hitch.
B
Maximum Masses
(See "APPENDICES" section.)
Tire sizes 650/65R38
Slush free at -10 , Solid at -30
[Approx. 1 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]
575 kg
Slush free at -24 , Solid at -47
[Approx. 1.5 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]
646 kg
Slush free at -47 , Solid at -52
[Approx. 2.25 kg CaCl per 4 L of water]
703 kg
(1) Air
(2) Water (A) Correct-75% Air compresses like a cushion
(B) Incorrect-100% Full Water can not be compressed
(1) Monolithic block