Firstly, thank you to all who have contributed to past ballast discussions. After reading several and a downloading a manual for my 2025r which will arrive in May, I have a question.
Background:
Many of the discussions mention the need for both axel (fluid or wheel weights) and rear ballast. TTWT and others talk about this in their videos too. When I look at the manual for the 120R loader for the 2025R (screen shot inserted), I see only hitch ballast listed. A page later (220R loader) and larger 2-series tractors, both axle and hitch ballast are listed as required.
I have ordered the tractor with the iMatch quick hitch and Deere Ballast box. I have 8 x 70 lb. wheel weights and was going to put 6 on the wheels (3 per side) based on past reading and two in the ballast box. I also have 6 x 40 lb. suitcase weights for inside the ballast box and 2 x 250 lb. wheel weights (from 7720 combine) for in or on the ballast box.
I will be using the tractor primarily for mowing and snow removal and would like less weight when mowing; I planned to use 1 wheel weight per side for additional stability but if I do not need the others on the wheels, my lawn will "appreciate it." I do not plan to install and remove wheel weights regularly.
Question: Along with 1 wheel weight on each wheel, can I just put 6 x 70 lb. wheel weights (420 lb.) + 6 x 40 lb. suitcase weights (240 lb.) for a total of 660 lbs. in the ballast box which with the iMatch will total move than the 750 lb. total required? I could also add 1 or both of the 250 lb. wheel weights to the top of the ballast box.
Thank you!
Background:
Many of the discussions mention the need for both axel (fluid or wheel weights) and rear ballast. TTWT and others talk about this in their videos too. When I look at the manual for the 120R loader for the 2025R (screen shot inserted), I see only hitch ballast listed. A page later (220R loader) and larger 2-series tractors, both axle and hitch ballast are listed as required.
I have ordered the tractor with the iMatch quick hitch and Deere Ballast box. I have 8 x 70 lb. wheel weights and was going to put 6 on the wheels (3 per side) based on past reading and two in the ballast box. I also have 6 x 40 lb. suitcase weights for inside the ballast box and 2 x 250 lb. wheel weights (from 7720 combine) for in or on the ballast box.
I will be using the tractor primarily for mowing and snow removal and would like less weight when mowing; I planned to use 1 wheel weight per side for additional stability but if I do not need the others on the wheels, my lawn will "appreciate it." I do not plan to install and remove wheel weights regularly.
Question: Along with 1 wheel weight on each wheel, can I just put 6 x 70 lb. wheel weights (420 lb.) + 6 x 40 lb. suitcase weights (240 lb.) for a total of 660 lbs. in the ballast box which with the iMatch will total move than the 750 lb. total required? I could also add 1 or both of the 250 lb. wheel weights to the top of the ballast box.
Thank you!