Table 5.3 Recommended Ballast
Recommended Ballast
Header Description
Level Ground
Hills
Type
Size
Rec. Tire
Size
Per Tire
U.S. Gal.
(liters)
Both Tires
lb. (kg)
8
Per Tire
U.S. Gal.
(liters)
Both Tires
lb. (kg)
A-Series
(all options)
All
7.5 x 16
10 x 16
16.5 x 16.1
0
0
0
0
25 ft.
and less
0
0
0
0
30 ft.
single reel
or
double reel
(without
conditioner)
35 ft.
single reel
7.5 x 16
10 x 16
16.5 x 16.1
18 (69)
380 (170)
30 (115)
630 (288)
30 ft.
double reel
(with steel
fingers and
conditioner)
35 ft.
double reel
(5- or 6-bat)
Level ground:
10 x 16
16.5 x 16.1
Hills:
16.5 x 16.1
D-Series
40 ft.
16.5 x 16.1
30 (115)
630 (288)
41 (158)
830 (377)
R-Series
(all options)
13 ft.
7.5 x 16
10 x 16
16.5 x 16.1
0
0
0
0
8.
If only water is used, increase volume of water by 20% (up to maximum allowable fill per tire) to compensate.
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