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Posted by buickanddeere on June 22, 2004 at 08:33:09 from (192.75.48.2):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Water in rear posted by Ron on June 22, 2004 at 07:51:00:
How about the effect of a tractor wheel dropping into a hole then rising up. The slosh of the fluid can be just enough to tip a tractor that otherwise wouldn't go over. Just like a tanker truck can be rolled if not using baffles in the tank.
The liquid ballast charts are provided for equipment using heavy front or rear mounted equipment. Or very high HP tractors which have trouble getting power to the ground even with radial tires.
Of course the charts are there for those who add fluid to tires just because their pappy and grand pappy did. So they will just add fluid out of tradition because pappy couldn't have been wrong.
For field work there is a tendency for farmers to purchase too big equipment for their tractors. Then they over ballast and gear down trying to compensate. Later they complain about compaction and visible tracking in the fields seen in the crops. Then they whine about the drivetrain prematurely wearing out in their tractor.
For drawn loads the most efficient method is still 115 to 145 lbs per pto HP, 3 to 5 mph and weighted 65% on the rear axle if on a 2WD bias tired tractor. You cannot in any way shape or form deny that fact.
If using a loader or rear mounted implements then ballast must be added rear or front to restore balance and stability. Then liquid ballast can have its place for equipment when space and money is limited.
Liquid ballast is not for every tractor or application. If it can be avoided all the better. Less mess when it leaks, and it will leak sooner or later. Ever tour a salvage or equipment tire yard. Rusted through rims are a dime a dozen. Less wear on the tractor and fuel consumption and higher crop yields if ballasted correctly too.
Are you still trying to make DC current with a transformer by the way?
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