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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Holland failure
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Posted by Adam B. on April 18, 2004 at 05:52:58 from (199.35.101.226):
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Holland failure posted by bo on April 16, 2004 at 19:14:43:
Not having proper ballast won't cause breakage, but could lead to an event which does. Using a loader without sufficient rear ballast can result in the tractor tipping forward. Rolling over or lifting the rear up, then letting it fall to the ground would cause damage. Same for heavy loads on the rear and not having enough counter-weight on the front. The weight balance is supposed to keep the tractor's tires in contact with the ground for the best traction and handling, regardless the position or load of mounted equipment (under proper working conditions). Being properly ballasted is not going to prevent breakage from a design flaw or an overstress due to improper use.
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