A little long winded here, but the questions will pop up at the end
I was reading through the loader manual (440R) and had some questions. Specifically, the loader manual has the following for minimum ballast:
Based on this thread, these statements are an "and" and not an "or:"
(2) What is "Rear Ballast"? And why do you need it? | Green Tractor Talk
As a side note, it would be nice for consistency in operator's manuals. That same thread had other operator's manuals that were explicit with an "and" between requirements.
I, however, live in an area where every tree, plant, shrub, and even critter is out to draw your blood. I have had too many instances of heavy equipment rentals that have resulted in punctured tires despite being as careful as possible, staying on trails, and away from pokey objects. As such, I would rather forego liquid ballast for more rear ballast. The tractor (4052R) is currently on order with R4 tires. Now for the questions:
I was reading through the loader manual (440R) and had some questions. Specifically, the loader manual has the following for minimum ballast:
- 63 inch or greater rear tread setting
- Rear tires filled with liquid ballast
- Four rear wheel weights
- 836 pound minimum 3-point hitch ballast
Based on this thread, these statements are an "and" and not an "or:"
(2) What is "Rear Ballast"? And why do you need it? | Green Tractor Talk
As a side note, it would be nice for consistency in operator's manuals. That same thread had other operator's manuals that were explicit with an "and" between requirements.
I, however, live in an area where every tree, plant, shrub, and even critter is out to draw your blood. I have had too many instances of heavy equipment rentals that have resulted in punctured tires despite being as careful as possible, staying on trails, and away from pokey objects. As such, I would rather forego liquid ballast for more rear ballast. The tractor (4052R) is currently on order with R4 tires. Now for the questions:
- How much weight does the liquid ballast add assuming R4 tires on the tractor, and
- What are the recommended translations from liquid ballast to rear ballast?
- What is the length from the rear axle to back of the 3-point hitch if I were included to do a swag on the static forces (I couldn't find that measurement in either the 440R or the 4Series manual...)?