Liquid ballast tire chart

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Chart is for a gallon of water weighting approx 8lbs per gallon. Water is not a typical tire fill. Methonal Alchol is a more common fill and weights 6.5lbs per gallon. Other fills like Calcium, Beat Juice, etc can be varying weights.

TIRE SIZE	GALLONS OF WATER	ADDED WEIGHT (lbs.) PER TIRE
4.00-12	2	17
4.00-15	2.5	21
4.00-19	3	25
5.00-15	3.5	29
5.50-16	5	42
6.00-12	4.5	37
6.00-14	5	41
6.00-16	6	50
6.50-16	7	58
7.50-10	6	50
7. 5L-15	8	66
7.50-16	9	75
7.50-18	10	83
7.50-20	11	92
9.00-10	9	75
9.5L-15	11	92
9.50-20	18	150
9.50-24	20	167
10.00-16	17	142
11.00-12	18	150
11L-15	13	108
11.00-16	23	192
11L-16	15	123
14L-16.1	27	225
16.5L-16.1	42	346
7.2-24	9	75
7.50-16	9	75
8.3-24	13	108
9.5-16	12	100
9.5-24	17	142
9. 5-36	25	209
9.5-42	29	242
10-16.5	12	97
11.2-24	24	200
11.2-28	27	225
11.2-34	33	275
11.2-36	35	292
11.2-38	36	300
12.4-16	21	175
12.4-24	30	250
12.4-28	35	292
12.4-36	44	367
12.4-38	46	384
12.4-42	51	425
13.6-24	38	317
13.6-26	40	334
13.6-28	43	359
13.6-38	57	475
14.9-24	47	392
14.9-26	48	400
14. 9-28	53	442
14.9-30	57	475
14.9-36	64	534
14.9-38	67	559
15.5-38	66	550
16.9-24	61	509
16.9-26	65	542
16.9-28	69	575
16.9-30	73	609
16.9-34	82	684
16.9-38	90	751
17.5L-24	55	459
18.4-16.1	49	409
18.4-24	75	626
18.4-26	79	659
18.4-28	84	701
18.4-30	89	742
18.4-34	100	834
18.4-38	110	917
19.5L-24	73	609
20. 8-34	128	1068
20.8-38	140	1168

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Ballast Volume and Weight

Ballast Volume and Weight

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Ballast Volume and Weight Volume and weight are calculated with the valve at its highest position and liquid filled to that level. This will be approximately 75%. The 3 pound calcium chloride per gallon of water solution is slush-free to -12F and solid at -52F. 5 lb/gal solution is slush-free to -53F and solid at -63F. Considerable heat is generated when mixing CaCl2 and water. Always add the CaCl2 to the water rather than water to the CaCl2.

Tire Size		Water	3 lb/gal CaCl2	5 lb/gal CaCl2
	Gallons	Pounds	Pounds	Pounds
4. 00-12 4.00-15 4.00-19	2 2.5 3	17 21 25	24 24 30	27 27 34
5.00-15	4	33	35	40
5.50-16	5	42	47	53
5.90-15	5	42	47	53
6. 00-14 6.00-16	6 6	50 50	60 60	67 67
6.50-16	7	58	71	74
7.5L-15 7.50-16 7.50-18 7.50-20	8.5 10 11 12	71 83 92 100	82 101 112 118	93 107 120 127
9.5L-15 9.50-20 9.50-24	11 18 20	92 150 167	112 189 202	120 200 213
10. 00-16	18	150	189	200
11L-15 11L-16 11.00-16	14 15 25	117 123 208	142 155 260	147 160 267
12.5L-15	19	158	189	200
13.50-16.1	35	292	355	387
14L-16. 1	28	233	284	307
16.5L-16.1	41	342	414	440
19L-16.1	55	459	556	600
21.5L-16.1	68	567	687	734
7. 2-30	11	92	112	120
8.3-24	13	108	131	133
9.5-16	12	100	118	133
9.5-24	17	142	178	187
9.5-36	24	200	249	267
9. 5-42	28	233	284	307
11.2-24	24	200	237	253
11.2-28	27	225	284	293
11.2-34	32	267	331	347
11. 2-36	24	283	344	360
11.2-38	35	292	355	387
12.4-16	21	175	213	227
12.4-24	30	250	308	333
12. 4-28	35	292	355	374
12.4-36	42	350	426	453
12.4-42	48	400	486	520
13.6-16.1	31	258	308	333
13.6-24	38	317	379	400
13. 6-28	43	359	439	467
13.6-38	57	475	581	614
13.9-36	51	425	521	560
14.9-24	47	392	474	507
14.9-26	48	400	486	520
14. 9-28	53	442	545	574
14.9-30	57	475	568	614
14.9-38	67	559	675	720
15.5-38	66	550	663	707
16.9-24	61	509	616	654
16. 9-26	65	542	663	694
16.9-28	69	575	699	747
16.9-30	73	609	746	787
16.9-34	82	684	829	880
16.9-38	90	751	912	974
17. 5L-24	55	459	557	600
18.4-16.1	49	409	497	520
18.4-24	74	617	758	800
18.4-26	79	659	805	854
18.4-28	84	701	852	907
18. 4-30	89	742	912	960
18.4-34	100	834	1007	1081
18.4-38	110	917	1113	1187
18.4-42	115	959	1160	1240
19.5L-24	69	575	710	747
20. 8-34	128	1068	1291	1374
20.8-38	140	1168	1420	1521
20.8-42	148	1234	1503	1600
21L-24	87	725	876	934
23.1-26	128	1068	1291	1374
23. 1-30	143	1193	1456	1547
23.1-34	159	1326	1610	1708
24.5-32	170	1418	1729	1841
28L-26	157	1309	1587	1694
30.5L-32	217	1809	2202	2347
35. 5L-32	313	2609	3172	3388

Tractor Ballast

Tractor Ballast

Tractor Appropriate Loads

Tractor life will be increased by operating in the highest possible gear without using the engine running mode while driving the vehicle in low gear. Match and match the trailed implement to the tractor to get the best forward speed. Operation at speeds of 8 km/h (5 mph) or higher is best to ensure long life for major components. Too much ballast and excessive loads reduce life, waste fuel, and often reduce power output. nine0005

• The best traction occurs when the wheel slip is between nine and sixteen percent.

• Remove ballast when lighter loads are not needed.

• Pull lighter loads on your trailer at slightly faster speeds to get more work done and increase efficiency. Do not overload the tractor for towing very heavy loads.

Operating the tractor with too much weight can cause:

A. Reduced horsepower available on trailed agricultural implements and then reduced field work done,

B. Increased fuel used.

C. Reduced tire life.

D. Soil compaction.

E. Too much force on the transmission, resulting in reduced transmission life and high operating costs.

The most important item in the field is the amount of horsepower available at the hitch or drawbar. The power required to move a tractor that is too heavy will reduce the power available to tow the trailed implement. nine0005

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249 of this manual. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions.

Tractor Weight Distribution

The optimal static weight distribution for tractors with Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (MFD) is shown below. Proper static weight distribution and proper wheel slip will give maximum efficiency for traction, maximum productivity and long life for tractor components. nine0005

The number and type of front and rear fixed equipment to be used will affect the weight distribution on the front and rear tires. Add or remove ballast, as needed, to your fully equipped tractor to maintain the recommended static weight distribution. When the weight distribution is correct, add ballast if necessary to get the recommended value for wheel slip.

IMPORTANT: Whenever the load condition of the tractor, the weight transmitted by the wheels of the front axle to the road must be at least 20 percent of the empty tractor.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249 of this manual. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions. nine0005

See the following examples for recommended static weight distribution for your tractor.

tractors with a two -wheel drive (2WD)

Type of trailer gun	%, front axis	%, the rear axle
tacuated	25%	75%
	%, rear axle
40%	60%

Mass distribution coefficients are based on the total weight of the fully equipped tractor in the front of the end) at the rear end and liquid ballast in the tires can be used to ballast your tractor. Local operating conditions will determine the amount of ballast required to maximize tractor operating efficiency and field performance. Inadequate traction and excessive wheel slip can waste up to thirty percent of the tractor's horsepower. nine0005

Perfect wheel slip, 9 - 16%

Good ballast weight for your tractor is the weight needed to keep the wheel slip between 9 and 16 percent.

NOTE: Probe manufacturer/type may vary as shown in photo above.

A. When actual ground speed sensor is installed (1) - See "Wheel slip indicator" on page 100 for more information.

B. If actual ground speed sensor is not installed - See "Measuring wheel slip" on the next page for more information.

Do not add more weight than necessary to achieve the correct static weight distribution of the tractor and the correct amount of wheel slip.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249this guide. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions.

NOTE: Probe manufacturer/type may vary as shown in photo above.

A. If actual ground speed sensor is installed (1) - See "Wheel slip indicator" on page 100 for more information.

B. If actual ground speed sensor is not installed - For more information For more information, see "Measuring wheel slip" on the next page. nine0005

Do not add more weight than necessary to achieve the correct static weight distribution of the tractor and the correct amount of wheel slip.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249 of this manual. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions. nine0005

Wheel slip measurement

For tractors equipped with an actual ground speed sensor, see "Wheel slip indicator" on page 100 for instructions. If your tractor is not equipped with an Actual Ground Speed ​​Sensor, measure wheel slip as follows with the assistance of a second person:

STEP 1

Place a test mark on the side of the tractor rear wheel tire. nine0005

STEP 2

Operate tractor with implement in GROUND.

STEP 3

While the tractor is moving, place a marker on the soil (on the outside of the width of the trailed implement) where the reference mark on the tire comes to the lowest point in relation to the soil.

STEP 4

Continue along the path with the tractor and count ten wheel revolutions. Place a second marker on the soil (on the outside of the width of the trailer implement) at the point where the reference mark on the tire drops to the bottom of the soil for the TENTH time. nine0005

STEP 5

Raise the implement out of the ground. Move the tractor to a position where the rear tire is next to the first soil marker and place a new reference marker on the rear tire in line with the first soil marker.

STEP 6

Operate the tractor, with implement RAISED, to travel from the first marker on the ground to the second marker on the ground. Count the number of wheel revolutions between these two markers on the ground. nine0005

Stage 7

Find the sliding percentage as follows:

The number of rpming with a hinged gun	Sliding (%)
9-1/2 9000		9001
	10
8-1/2	15
8 9000	20
7-1/2	25
7	30,0005

CLASS INSTALLICA you will see a clear shape of the tire tread on the soil, which is an indication that there is no slip. In the case of very little ballast, the tire tread marks will not be visible due to tire slip.

Front end weights (if fitted)

Front end weights can be attached to the tractor using the weight frame. Weights and a weight frame are available from your dealer. The cargo frame is equipped with weights, the number of which reaches up to 9, or up to 6. There is also a cargo with an earring. Each weight weighs 45 kg (100 pounds), the weight with the earring weighs 100 kg (220 pounds).

Use front end weights when you need good steering control and front end stability, and when you want to get the best working efficiency and performance from your tractor. See Tractor Weight Distribution on page 159 for recommendations on ballasting procedures.this guide.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249 of this manual. Follow the recommendations for tire capacity, as well as any other possible restrictions established by law.

Installing front end weights

STEP 1

Park the tractor on hard, level ground, apply the parking brake and stop the engine. nine0005

STEP 2

If a clevis weight (2) is to be installed, fit the clevis weight and head pin with cotter pin (3). Make sure the stopper of this pin (A) is installed correctly in the top hole (B) of the head pin with cotter pin hole (3).

STEP 3

Hang one weight (4) on the hook so that it is over the top ledge of the weight frame (1) towards the outer edge (as shown in the photo above). nine0005

STEP 4

Move the weight (4) towards the center of the frame (1), next to the weight with clevis (2) (if provided), or move until it is against the lug (D) located on the weight frame (1). The lower part of the weight (4) will lock behind the lug (E) located in the center of the weight frame (1).

Repeat STEP 4 place the second weight on the outside of the clevis weight (2) or lug (D) on the weight frame.

IMPORTANT: If the eyelet weight (2) is NOT to be installed, the minimum number of weights (4) that can be installed is TWO, one on each side of the lug (D) found on the weight frame (1). The protrusion on one weight (4) must fit into the cavity (C) present in the weight previously installed in STEP 4.

STEP 6

the required set of weights is installed. The protrusion (F) on each weight will interconnect by inserting into the previously installed weight. nine0005

STEP 7

Install the mounting pin (5) inserted into the holes provided in the weight set and install the threaded plate (6).

Make sure the threaded connections are fully seated in the plate and that the plate fits correctly into the recess made in the outer weight (4). Install washer (7) and nut (8) on opposite end of stud (5). Tighten the nut.

STEP 8

If shorter studs (6) are used, install a stud on each side and use two plates (5) as shown. nine0005

STEP 9

If a small number of weights are to be installed, install and tighten the appropriate bolt through the weights into the threaded plate. Make sure the screwed plate fits into the recess provided in the weight.

Ballast weights to increase rear wheel load

Ballast weights to increase rear wheel load are available from your dealer depending on the market. Two types of weights can be attached to the wheels of the CX series tractor. There are HALF TYPE weights (consisting of two halves), weighing 34 kg (75 lbs) per pair, or SOLID TYPE, weighing 54.5 kg (120 lbs). They can attach to wheels up to 42 inches in diameter. nine0005

TWO BALLAST WEIGHT

SOLID TYPE BALLAST WEIGHT

Use wheel weights when the tractor is required to operate safely and efficiently. Do not add more weight to the rear wheels of your tractor than is required to achieve the correct static weight distribution of the tractor and the correct amount of wheel slip.

Refer to Tractor Weight Distribution on page 159 for recommendations on ballasting procedures.this guide.

IMPORTANT: Raise the rear wheels off the ground and rotate the wheels 180 degrees for each set weight, changing the position of each weight to get the correct balance alignment. A maximum of 3 weights per wheel can be used. These 3 weights can be mounted on the inside or outside of the wheels.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Gr ties can only be attached on the inside or on the outside, not both. The inner weights must not extend over the cast axle housing. nine0005

IMPORTANT: Wheel weights CANNOT be used when dual wheels are fitted. Liquid weights can only be added to the inner wheel. In addition, weights can also be installed at the front end.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249this guide. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions.

Liquid Tire Ballast

Use Liquid Tire Ballast when tractor operation is required to be safe and efficient. See Tractor Weight Distribution on page 159 of this manual for recommendations. The table shows the liquid ballast that will be contained inside each tire when it is 75 percent full (the ballast is filled to the level of the tire valve) with water or a solution of calcium chloride with water. nine0005

Calcium chloride prevents water from freezing. Water starts to freeze at 0°C (32°F).

When using liquid ballast, inflate tires 0.14 bar (2 psi) above recommended pressure. This will compensate for the aeration that occurs when the tire is in motion.

When twin wheels are fitted, use liquid ballast on the inner wheels only.

IMPORTANT: The total weight of the tractor with all equipment and ballast weight must never exceed the maximum recommended operating weight. See "Maximum Operating Weights" on page 249this guide. Observe tire load capacity recommendations and any other legal restrictions.

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The amount of liquid ballast per tire is in liters and kilograms
Tire size	only water		1 kg CAS1 904 1.6 kg CaCl 2 for 4.5 liters of water		2.3 kg CaCl		ВЕС, кг	ВОДЫ	кг
	11.2-24	91	91	83	103	76	107	72	115
	12. 4-24	113	113	132	98	140	95	151
13.6-24	144	144	129	160	121	172		181
18.4-26	299	299	276	342	257	365	242	387
14. 9r28/14.9-28	182	182	163	205	154	216 900 900	145	232
14.9R30/14.9-30	189	189	163	205	154	216	145	232
16.9R30/16.9-30	277	277 9000		254	315	236	339	227	357
18. 4R30/18.4-30	336	336	309	384	290	414	272	436 9000 9000 9000
0062 12.4R32/12.4-32	131	131	122	154	118	165	113	181
16.0062 376	250	402
18.4R34/18.4-34	378	378	344	427	322	456	306	490
12. 4-36	140	140 9000	154	118	165	113	181
13.6R36/13.6-36	182	182	163	205	154	216	145	232 9000 9000
13.6R38/13.6-38	213	213	195	244	186	264	172	280

1. Water will freeze at 0°C (32°F).

2. A solution containing 0.91 (2 lb) calcium chloride solution per 4.5 liters (1.2 US gal) of water will provide protection down to -8°C (+13°F) and will freeze at -31°C (-23°F). nine0005

3. A solution containing 1.59 (3.5 lbs) of calcium chloride per 4.5 liters (1.2 US gal) of water will provide protection down to -26°C (-12°F) and will freeze at -47°C (-52°F).

4. A solution containing 2.27 (5 lbs) of calcium chloride per 4.5 liters (1.2 US gal) of water will provide protection down to -47°C (-52°F) and will freeze at temperature -54°C (-62°F).

5. 4.5 liters (1.2 US gal) of water weighs 4.5 kg (10 lbs). nine0005

NOTE: DO NOT use radiator type antifreeze in tires.

Filling procedure

STEP 1 (mixing solution)

Add the correct amount of calcium chloride to the correct amount of water, see the previous table to ensure the required degree of frost protection.

WARNING: SLOWLY add calcium chloride to the water, stirring constantly. NEVER ADD WATER TO CALCIUM CHLORIDE. If this is done, a violent reaction will occur. With proper mixing, the temperature of the solution will rise. Allow the solution to cool before adding to the tire. For details of the procedure, contact your authorized dealer. nine0005

STAGE 2

Raise one side of the tractor and turn the wheel so that the tire valve is at the top, see illustration opposite.

STEP 3

Remove the tire valve stem and attach the hand pump.

STEP 4

Measure the amount of solution added to the tire and use the numbers in the previous tables to calculate the added weight.

STEP 5

When sufficient weight has been added, remove pump, insert valve stem, inflate tire to correct pressure. nine0005

NOTE: When using liquid ballast, inflate tires 0.14 bar (2 psi) above recommended pressure. This will compensate for the aeration that occurs when the tire is in motion.

BUHLER VERSATILE Tractor model 435/485/53. Guide

435/485/535

3-95

3 F3-131

Standard

4

4

4

002

drum

For triple wheel configuration, fitting

a.

inner wheel only allowed with rim

inward (narrow track width)
Place block of wood with thickness 51-

b.

76 mm for the wheel to be built.
20 nuts (1) hold inner wheel for

c.

hub. Remove 18 of the 20 nuts from the wheel leaving

2 nuts (2) 180° removed as shown in

figure. They hold the rim on the hub and

go into grooves (3) on the rim of the middle wheel.

Carefully select the remaining two

nuts so that the nipples (4) of the tires

of both wheels are accessible, to facilitate subsequent

tire pressure maintenance.
With the help of a suitable hoist

d.

lift the middle wheel rim and guide it

onto the studs. Make sure that two grooves (3) on the rim

of the middle wheel match the two nuts

left on the rim of the inner wheel.

DANGER: TWIN AND TRIBE

DRUM WHEELS EXTREMELY

HEAVY. THEY EASILY TIP INTO THE

DRUM SIDE OF THE WHEEL. USE

RELATED

LIFT

AND

SAFETY CHAINS FOR

DRUM TYPE WHEELS.
NOTE: Do not interchange

middle wheel and outer wheel. The middle

wheel has a plate (5) welded into the inner diameter

for mounting the outer disk

of the wheel.
NOTE: Install the wheels

in such a way that the inner and

of the middle wheel were directed in the same direction and

in the same direction.
NOTE: Install the middle wheel

so that the tire nipple is

in line with the tire nipples of the inner and

5 outer wheels

Replace the 18 nuts (1) previously removed

e.

(see step "c").
Tighten the wheel nuts to 710 Nm. nine0005

f.

With appropriate lift

g.

lift the outer wheel and guide it

into the middle wheel. Align holes in

center wheel plate with holes in

outer rim.

Section 3 - Principle of Operation

Wheel Installation - Triple

F4-65

11

2

3

0002 3

4

3-96

435/485/535

Note: install wheels like

in the way, so that protectors of the average and

of the outer wheels are sent in one and

the same direction.

Install twenty fixing screws (6),

h.

washers and nuts through wheel rims. Tighten nuts

to 710 Nm.

NOTE: The middle and outer

wheel rims have large openings to facilitate

mounting of the disc mount.

Repeat these steps for the other three

i.

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