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3.1.4. Recommended Rear Tractor Ballast
CAUTION: To help prevent rollover, use recommended rear tractor ballast and widest wheel
settings to maximize stability. See your tractor Operator Manual for recommendations
Rear tractor ballast is required after installation of loader on the tractor. Following is recommended ways to
ballast your tractor.
¾
Install factory rear wheel weights to tractor.
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Install a Mahindra weight box to tractor 3-point.
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Install some type of 3-point attachment to tractor.
¾
Install a Mahindra backhoe to the tractor.
NOTE: You may need to use one or a combination of the above rear ballast methods depending on your
tractor and loader application.
To check if your tractor is properly ballasted you should conduct the following rear axle weight check.
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With 72” bucket installed on loader
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With no operator on tractor
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With bucket/loader pivot pin 12” off of ground with 1250# in bucket and bucket rolled back.
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With ballast installed on rear of tractor.
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Weigh rear axle of tractor.
Weight of rear axle should be a minimum of 25% of total unit weight when counterbalanced correctly. If your rear
axle weight does not meet this minimum specification change your tractor rear ballast until your tractor rear axle
weight is a minimum of 25% of total unit weight.
72” Bucket installed on
loader and rolled back
with 1250# in bucket
Bucket/Loader Pivot Pin
12” off of ground
Rear Axle weight must be a minimum of 25% of total unit weight
when counterbalanced correctly
CAUTION: To allow proper steering of the tractor always remove 3-point weight from tractor when
the loader is parked from the tractor. Never operate the unit with the loader parked and the
backhoe installed. Failure to follow these instructions could cause loss of tractor steering
causing personal injury and damage to property.
Front tractor weights must only be used when the loader is parked. Weights must be removed before remounting
loader or serious damage will occur to loader or tractor front axle due to excessive weight. The use of adequate
rear counterweight to counterbalance for maximum loader capacity is required for safe loader operation. Weight
added to the rear of the tractor provides better traction and easier, more efficient loader operation.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of the tires on your tractor. See Tire and Wheel
Specifications in tractor Operator Manual for more information.
NOTE: Rear tractor ballast must be added equally to tractor to allow loader bucket to set parallel to the
ground. After installation, check that the tire pressure is equal and the center of rear axle off of ground is
equal from right and left sides of tractor. This inspection must be done on a hard level surface.
No Operator
With
Rear
Ballast
Installed
12”
35 Series 4WD, Model - 3535 & 4035 Loader June’08
