Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 187)

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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FRONT TIRES - LIQUID WEIGHT
CAUTION
Installing liquid weight requires special equip-
ment and training. Contact your authorized
dealer.
IMPORTANT: With radial tires NEVER fill any tire up
to more than 40-50 percent. More liquid ballast
solution will leave too little air space to absorb
shocks. Damage to the tire could occur. This occurs
due to the lower inflation pressures that are used with
radial tires. Bias ply tires can be filled to 75 percent.
A solution of water and calcium chloride provides
economical ballast and, if used properly, it will not
damage tires, tubes, or rims.
The use of alcohol as liquid ballast is not
recommended.
Tire Size Water
Liters (Gal)
CaCl
2
Kg (Lbs)
Total Wt.
Kg (Lbs)
11.00-16 77 (20) 42 (93) 121 (267)
14L-16.1 88 (23) 50 (110) 139 (307)
16.5L-16.1 127 (33) 76 (167) 200 (440)
16.9-26 197 (52) 118 (260) 315 (694)
18.4-26 242 (64) 145 (320) 387 (854)
14.9-R28 63 (43) 98 (215) 261 (574)
16.9-R28 212 (56) 127 (280) 339 (747)
14.9-R30 174 (46) 104 (230) 278 (614)
16.9-R30 223 (59) 132 (292) 355 (787)
480/70-30 227 (60) 136 (300) 363 (800)
18.4-30 273 (72) 163 (360) 436 (960)
The above weights are based on 75% fill. Radial tires
should only be a 40-50% fill. Calculate weight as
required.