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Ballasting for Large Tractors

With correct ballasting you will get maximum tractor performance as it helps to put more power to the ground, lower fuel consumption, increase traction and ride comfort. 
The proper amount of ballast will depend on the tractor’s horsepower, its ground speed during field draft applications and the type of implement being used.

 

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Know your ballast - total tractor weight

Deliver power most efficiently when wheel slip is btw. 8 to 12%. For transport reduce weight to less than 40 Kg/Eng-hp to reduce fuel consumption. Adjust weight split to achieve the ideal 60/40 split.
• 6R: 40 % on front axle – 60 % on rear axle
• 7R: 43 % on front axle – 57 % on rear axle
• 8R: 53 % on front axle – 47 % on rear axle

 

Side weight supports for tracked tractors

Our side weight supports equip your tracked tractor for proper ballasting with the Quik-Tach weights you’ll need for various applications and operating conditions.

 

Track frame weight support , 47 kg 9030T, 9RT R199010 R199010 incl. VAT*

Track frame weight support , 47 kg

Part-No.: R199010 Model: 9030T, 9RT

holds up to 16x 50 kg suitcase weights

Front idler weights

Front idler weights are attached directly to the front of the track and help maintain track contact with the soil surface. The unique design of the weights does not add width to the tractor.

 

Starter Weight, 34 kg 9030T R251558 R251558 incl. VAT*

Starter Weight, 34 kg

Part-No.: R251558 Model: 9030T
72 kg (R251558 needed) 8RT, 9030T, 9RT R167153 R167153 incl. VAT*

72 kg (R251558 needed)

Part-No.: R167153 Model: 8RT, 9030T, 9RT
Starter weight, 4x 36 kg 8RT, 9RT R311921 R311921 incl. VAT*

Starter weight, 4x 36 kg

Part-No.: R311921 Model: 8RT, 9RT
205 kg (R311921 needed) 8RT, 9RT R207782 R207782 incl. VAT*

205 kg (R311921 needed)

Part-No.: R207782 Model: 8RT, 9RT

Mid rollers

Recommended if you often transport at higher speeds, at the upper limit of the tractor’s ballasted weight, and high vertical drawbar loads. The heavy-duty polyethene version offers extended mid-roller life.

 

Standard Roller, Narrow 8RT RE266293 RE266293 incl. VAT*

Standard Roller, Narrow

Part-No.: RE266293 Model: 8RT
Polyurethane, Narrow 8RT RE576549 RE576549 incl. VAT*

Polyurethane, Narrow

Part-No.: RE576549 Model: 8RT
Standard 9030T, 9RT RE251071 RE251071 incl. VAT*

Standard

Part-No.: RE251071 Model: 9030T, 9RT
Polyurethane 9030T, 9RT RE576550 RE576550 incl. VAT*

Polyurethane

Part-No.: RE576550 Model: 9030T, 9RT

Rear Wheel Weights

The right ballast on the rear axle will get you better traction. Depending on your tractor, the weights can be mounted on the inner or outer side of the wheels. Note: Always observe the tyre’s load rating.

1x 72 kg, inner (cast) or outer (steel) 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R R167153 R167153 incl. VAT*

1x 72 kg, inner (cast) or outer (steel)

Part-No.: R167153 Model: 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R

Used by itself or as starter weight for R207782

1x 205 kg, inner (cast) or outer (steel) 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R R207782 R207782 incl. VAT*

1x 205 kg, inner (cast) or outer (steel)

Part-No.: R207782 Model: 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R

need R167153 installed first on steel wheels / on cast wheels it is not mandatory, but recommended

1x 625 kg, inner mounting (cast rims) 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R R553540 R553540 incl. VAT*

1x 625 kg, inner mounting (cast rims)

Part-No.: R553540 Model: 7030, 7R, 8030, 8R, 9030, 9R
2x 70 kg, outer weight 7R (MY13+), 8R (MY15+) BRE10026 BRE10026 incl. VAT*

2x 70 kg, outer weight

Part-No.: BRE10026 Model: 7R (MY13+), 8R (MY15+)

starter kit for R341378 & mounting material

Frame

Equip your tractor for supplemental crop nutrition application or for utilizing a 3-point hitch. Achieve additional frame rigidity for one large front mounted tank or two smaller side mounted tanks.

 

Liquid tank frame support 9RX BRE10401 BRE10401 incl. VAT*

Liquid tank frame support

Part-No.: BRE10401 Model: 9RX

EZ Ballast

Push-button proper ballasting. Switching between field & road applications often? Maintain ballasting by adding/removing 1.7-ton in seconds w/o leaving the cab. The weight fits all 7R tractors. Ask your dealer about it!

 

EZ Ballast 7R Ask your dealer about it Ask your dealer about it incl. VAT*

EZ Ballast

Part-No.: Ask your dealer about it Model: 7R
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Flexible ballasting utilizing undercarriage

Keep recommended weight split. Releasing  ballast will save transport fuel cost & increase the payload on the road. Correct amount of ballast will increase the productivity & reducing the cost. If required, combine EZ ballast with front & rear wheel weights to ballast the tractor to a very low power to weight ratio for heavy draft applications.

 

Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) accessories

If you have John Deere CTIS, these additional field installed accessories can be added to the tractor to expand the system capabilities and protect the investment.

 

CTIS Elevated axle breather kit 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10438 BRE10438 incl. VAT*

CTIS Elevated axle breather kit

Part-No.: BRE10438 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Provides a higher axle vent hose for operators submerging the front axle for applications such as water leveling.

CTIS onboarding /off-boarding w filtration 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BXX11362 BXX11362 incl. VAT*

CTIS onboarding /off-boarding w filtration

Part-No.: BXX11362 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Pumb implement air into tractor. Larger on-tractor air coupler source powering air-powered tools.

Important:
Includes larger CTIS auxiliary coupler connection for implement.
CTIS onboarding/off-boarding w/o filtration 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BXX11295 BXX11295 incl. VAT*

CTIS onboarding/off-boarding w/o filtration

Part-No.: BXX11295 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Pumb implement air into tractor. Larger on-tractor air coupler source powering air-powered tools.

Important:
Includes larger CTIS auxiliary coupler connection for implement.
CTIS muffler kit 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10600 BRE10600 incl. VAT*

CTIS muffler kit

Part-No.: BRE10600 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Helps to reduce the noise from air pressure release events which is common on all accumulating air pressure systems.

Not for:
water leveling app Important:
It may require semi-frequent checking to keep clean in certain conditions.
CTIS spacing change hose kit – Singles 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10522 BRE10522 incl. VAT*

CTIS spacing change hose kit – Singles

Part-No.: BRE10522 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

With CTIS to change spacing w/ single or dual tire axles. Kits are needed to accommodate your spacing configuration.

Important:
2.75m to 3m overall width, only required on 710/75R42 tires
CTIS spacing change hose kit – Duals 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10546 BRE10546 incl. VAT*

CTIS spacing change hose kit – Duals

Part-No.: BRE10546 Model: 8R Wheel tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.
CTIS debris shield kit – Front 8R Wheel Tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10580 BRE10580 incl. VAT*

CTIS debris shield kit – Front

Part-No.: BRE10580 Model: 8R Wheel Tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Protect CTIS hoses & system from damage. Complete sets for front or rear axle. Not for all spacing & wheel combinations

Important:
For all CTIS single tire configurations.
CTIS debris shield kit – Rear 8R Wheel Tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS. BRE10581 BRE10581 incl. VAT*

CTIS debris shield kit – Rear

Part-No.: BRE10581 Model: 8R Wheel Tractors (SN 240001- ) with John Deere CTIS.

Compatible with 710 at 2.1-m and 2.24-m (6.9-ft and 7.35-ft) spacing and 900 at 2-m (6.6-ft) spacing.

Important:
For some CTIS single rear tire configs, not w/ outer wheel weights
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Tyre pressure - why it matters

Right tyre pressure makes a difference. Get the correct profile for optimum traction. Halving tyre pressure from 1.5 to 0.7 bar reduced wheel slip by more than half & cut fuel consumption by 13%. Lower tyre pressure in the field to increase tractors footprint - optimize Traction, Compaction, Wear, Fuel efficiency, Hectares worked and Ride.