Follow-up: Relieving your front axle using rear ballast
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 Published On Mar 23, 2023

How does adding ballast behind the tractor impact the load being carried on the front axle? If the tractor is properly ballasted, does a loader filled to spec still overload the specs of the front axle?

front axle capacity vs loader strength
   • front axle capacity vs loader strength  

00:00 - Are front axles being overloaded?
00:54 - Today's Tests
01:25 - Starting Weight Distribution
02:23 - What is the impact of ballasting the tractor?
02:48 - Test 2: Adding Rear Ballast
04:17 - Testing Methodology
05:30 - Test 3: 500lb Ballast and 450lb in Loader
06:15 - Equipment that lasts for years

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