Trying to figure out tractor weight differences.

rcrown · Apr 17, 2018

Hello all,
I was hoping someone can explain the difference from, operating weight and just the weight section of a Ford 601 tractor. There is quiet of differences as the example below.
• Operating Weight: 2,814 lbs
• Weight: 4,392 lbs

I am trying to get a ruff idea for hauling on a trailer, with what i would be looking at at in total weight, was going to throw it on a dual axle 21 foot trailer for the trip from CA up to WA. Also any idea what the balance may be 70/30- 60/40 ect...

Tractor is Ford 601, with 3 point 5' blade.

Thank you for your help, ion clearing up the ratings.
Ron

plowhand · Apr 17, 2018

Tractordata?

rcrown · Apr 17, 2018

That was the first place I went to. This is were I got the two different weight readings. Was curious why there are differences in the numbers. Which one is really the weight for this tractor, and why is there such a variance between the two numbers.

johnofnewhaven · Apr 17, 2018

I could be wrong but maybe one weight
is without ballast and one is with
maximum ballast.

DeltaRed · Apr 17, 2018

Youhave 'dry' shipping wt. Then you have fluids,calcium and cast wts....Figure on using the heaviest wt.Since 4400 lbs is the highest wt listed,go with that,or add a couple hundred more for good measure.I like to load front first,with the rear wheels even with the rear axle of the trailer.BTW,My SuperM was 'listed' as weighing 5600. However ,when I rolled acrossthe scale,it weighed 7800. It has wide front;fluid filled tires;3point hitch;cast wts;duals....To be sure,weigh it.

Adirondack case guy · Apr 17, 2018

I think you have something screwed up. shipping weight should be less than operating weight and the shipping weight of a Ford 601 seams light at 2814#, but I am used to Case tractors with lots of cast iron.
Operating weight is the tractor weight plus added weight to make the tractor perform at its maximum capabilities.
Loren

showcrop · Apr 17, 2018

Knowing the weight of my 960, which goes over the scales about thirty times a year, I am sure that the "operating" weight is actually dry shipping weight, while the 4392 would be with commonly used weights. or as others have said, ballasted. Check for fluid in the tires. If the tires are loaded that could add around 600 lbs. (easy guys, I am away from my Firestone book). So far as where to put it on your trailer, that varies a lot depending on what a tractor is carrying. You want to have a good proportion of the trailer loaded weight on the back of your truck. You don't say what the truck is so I can't get too specific but you want to see the back drop just a little for a one ton, a little mote for a 3/4 and more yet for a 1/2 ton.

Ron Muhlenkamp · Apr 17, 2018

Nebraska test shows Ford 601 basic weight of 3321 lbs.
Cast iron Wt. should be easy to estimate, tire fluid a bit harder.

riveroadrat · Apr 17, 2018

Get a load equalizer hitch, makes pulling a dream.

Leroy · Apr 17, 2018

I use one all the time if the load weight is over a thousand pounds or if I have the smaller truck then all the time.

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