Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 180)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2-134
ESTIMATING BALLAST REQUIREMENTS
It is possible to estimate the tractor’s operating
weight and to calculate the amount of front and rear
ballast required. These calculations are general
starting points. Contact your authorized dealer or
local tire distributor for more information.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Two-wheel drive and FWD equipped tractors should
be operated in a weight range of 54 kg to 64 kg (120
to 140 lbs) per PTO horsepower in order to efficiently
develop drawbar horsepower.
Two-wheel drive tractors should be ballasted to
achieve 70% rear and 30% front weight distribution.
Tractors with FWD should be ballasted to achieve
60% rear and 40% front weight distribution with
towed high draft implements and three-point hitch
mounted implement.
CAUTION
See page 2-130 for information about proper
ballasting for front end stabilization.
Typical Shipping Weights of Genesis Tractors Without Cast Ballast
Total weight Rear Front
2180 w/FWD 8250 kg (18,150) 5478 kg (12,050) 2772 kg (6,100)
14.9R30/14.9R46
Single tire
2180 UltraSteer FWD 8682 kg (19,100) 5788 kg (12,734) 2894 kg (6,366)
16.9R30/20.8R42
Single tire
2180 w/2WD 7590 kg (16,700) 5364 kg (11,800) 2227 kg (4,900)
14.L-16.1/14.9R46
Single tire
NOTE: These calculations include the weight of a full fuel tank, approximately 318 kg (700 lbs).
EXAMPLE 1
2180 w/UltraSteer FWD, 180 PTO HP - Desired 60%/40% weight split
Total Rear 60% Front 40%
180 PTO HP x
59 kg (130 lbs) per HP = 10636 kg (23400) 6381 kg (14040) 4254 kg (9360)
Shipping weight in kg (lbs) -8682 kg (19100) -5788 kg (12734) -2894 kg (6366)
Weight to be added in kg (lbs) 1954 kg (4300) 593 kg (1306) 1361 kg (2994)
The rear weight needed can be accomplished by adding a set of duals and hubs which weigh approximately
909 kg (2000 lbs) or by adding sixteen 39 kg (85 lbs) weights to the rear wheels.
The front weight can be added by using 12 of the 110 kg (242 lbs) front cast iron weights.