John Deere 5103E - Manual (Page 77)

Ballast
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Determining Maximum Rear Ballast
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload tyres. If maximum
weight shown in chart is not enough
for safety, reduce load or install
heavier ply tyres.
To extend drive train life, avoid
excessive soil compaction and
rolling resistance, avoid adding too
much ballast. Ballast should never
exceed the weight required to
provide traction for continuous full
power loads in 3rd gear. Remove
ballast if tractor engine labors when
pulling heavy loads in the first three
gears.
Chart shows carrying capacity per tyre.
MAXIMUM LOAD PER WHEEL
Tyre Size Capacity
Bias Ply tyres Ply Rating kg (lb)
14.9-28 12 1545 (3406)
13.6-28 12 1329 (2930)
12.4-28 12 1211 (2670)
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Determining Maximum Front Ballast
Use appropriate front ballast for a particular operating
condition. Two-wheel drive tractors should only have
enough ballast to maintain safe steering control.
Remove ballast when it is no longer needed.
Chart shows carrying capacity per tyre.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload tyres. If maximum
weight shown in chart is not enough
for safety, reduce load or install
tyres with a higher load rating.
MAXIMUM LOAD PER WHEEL
2-WD
Capacity
Tyre Size Ply Rating kg (lb)
6.00-16 8 534 (1177)
6.50-20 8 725 (1599)
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Using Cast Iron Weights
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Cast iron weights are available in a 48 kg (106 lb) size.
Weights can be installed on the inside or outside of wheel.
See your John Deere dealer for more information and
recommendations on weight use and placement.
Specification
Cast Iron Weights—Weight 48 kg (106 lb) ..................................................
70-5
022607
PN=75