Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 181)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2-135
EXAMPLE 2
2180 w/2WD, 180 PTO HP and a desired 70%/30% weight split
Total Rear 70% Front 30%
180 PTO HP x
59 kg (130 lbs) per HP = 10636 kg (23400) 7445 kg (16380) 3191 kg (7020)
Typical shipping weight in kg (lbs) - 7691 kg (16700) -5364 kg (11800) -2227 kg (4900)
Ballast to be added in kg (lbs) 3045 kg (6700) 2082 kg (4580) 964 kg (2120)
Rear ballast can be added in the following manner:
Duals 908 kg (2000 lbs)
20 max rear wheel weights 927 kg (2040 lbs)
Calcium chloride 245 kg (540 lbs)
TOTAL 2082 kg (4580 lbs)
Front ballast can be added in the following manner:
22 small front weights + bracket 1090 kg (2400 lbs)
NOTE: For the most accurate results when ballasting a tractor, use the actual weights of the front and rear axles
of the tractor to be ballast. This will require weighing the individual axles on a truck scale. These examples are
provided to explain how to estimate the amount of ballast required. The specifications provided here are based
upon current available information and are subject to change.
Use these examples to estimate your tractor’s ballast requirements.
REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN INCREASE OR DECREASE THE POUNDS PER PTO HORSEPOWER NUM-
BER ( RANGE IS 54-64 kg (120-140 lbs) ) DEPENDING UPON YOUR ANTICIPATED LOAD.