New Holland T6010 DELTA, Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 3 -- FIELD OPERATION
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LIQUID BALLAST
IMPORTANT: It is not recommended to use liquid
ballast on tractors operating at speeds in excess of
40 Km/h (25 MPH) as ride quality may be adversely
affected.
Filling the front and rear tyres with liquid ballast is a
convenient method of adding weight. A solution of
calcium chloride and water is recommended. This
gives a low freezing point and provides a higher
density than plain water.
IMPORTANT: In some countries it is illegal to use
calcium chloride as a ballast solution for tyres.
Ensure that you comply with the legal requirements
of your country. Use cast iron weights as an
alternative to liquid ballast.
The following tables show the quantity of calcium
chloride and water required for each tyre size option
and is based on 0.6 kg of calcium chloride per litre of
water.
The figures in the table will give a 75% fill of the tyre.
This calcium chloride/water solution will give
protection from freezing down to an ambient
temperature of --50
° C (--58 ° F
)
.
WARNING
When mixing the ballast solution it is imperative the
calcium chloride flakes are added to the water and
the solution stirred until the calcium chloride is
dissolved.
Never add water to calcium chloride as considerable
heat is generated. If the flakes should contact the
eyes, wash the eyes immediately with clean, cold
water for at least 5 minutes. Consult a doctor as soon
as possible.
Front Tyre Ballast
Tyre Size Water
Litres
Calcium
Chloride
kg.
Total Weight
of solution
per tyre
kg.
Water
US
gallons
Calcium
Chloride
lb.
Total Weight
of solution
per tyre
lb.
11.4 -- 24 77 46 123 21 102 273
12.4R -- 24 94 56 150 25 124 331
13.6R -- 24 123 73 196 33 162 433
14.9R -- 24 151 90 241 40 176 471
13.6R -- 28 119 71 190 31 157 417
14.9R -- 28 170 102 272 45 224 599
16.9R -- 28 219 131 350 58 290 774
14.9R -- 30 174 104 278 46.0 231 616
380/70R -- 24 117 70 187 31 155 414
420/70R -- 24 149 89 238 39 197 526
380/70R -- 28 144 86 230 38 190 508
420/70R -- 28 166 99 265 44 219 585
440/65R -- 28 167 100 267 44 220 588
480/65R -- 28 200 120 320 53 264 705
480/70R -- 28 222 133 355 59 294 785
520/60R -- 28 210 126 336 56 278 742
540/65R -- 28 251 150 401 66 332 886
320/85R -- 34 107 64 171 28 142 379
NOTE: Liquid ballasting of front tyres on a two wheel drive installation is not recommended.