4.7 Adding Ballast
M1-Series windrowers use counterweight kits to add ballast. The counterweights are used to improve a windrower’s
balance while operating with a header. Each kit comes with eight counterweights totaling 163 kg (360 lb.) and
required hardware. The M1-Series windrowers will hold a maximum of 24 counterweights totaling 490 kg (1080 lb.).
Table
4.1 Available Ballast Kits for Different Header Types and Con
lists the number of
counterweight kits required for each D1XL Series and D125X header con
fi
guration. Install them according to the
instructions supplied with each kit.
Table 4.1 Available Ballast Kits for Different Header Types and Con
fi
gurations
Header Type
Description
Header Con
fi
guration
Initial Rear
Ballast Kit
Additional Rear
Ballast Kits
D125X
25-ft. single reel,
double knife, timed
Base
-
-
D130XL
30-ft. single reel,
double knife, timed
Transport
-
-
D130XL
30-ft single reel,
double knife, timed
Transport
Upper cross auger
Vertical knives
-
-
D135XL
35-ft. single reel,
double knife,
untimed
Base
-
-
D135XL
35-ft single reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
-
-
D135XL
35-ft. single reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
Upper cross auger
Vertical knives
-
-
D135XL
35-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Base
-
-
D135XL
35-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
-
-
D135XL
35-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
Upper cross auger
Vertical knives
-
-
D140XL
40-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Base
-
-
D140XL
40-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
-
-
D140XL
40-ft. double reel,
double knife,
untimed
Transport
Upper cross auger
Vertical knives
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