Your Tractor Is a Lever (Rear Axle = Fulcrum) — Here’s How to Ballast It Right

This video teaches ballast as a physics concept first, the rear axle as fulcrum, before getting into practical weight decisions. It explains why front-axle overloading causes accelerated wear, distinguishes loaded tires (weight on the fulcrum, adds stability but not rear ballast) from true rear ballast, and walks through rough counterweight ratios. Best for newer tractor owners who want to understand the 'why' behind ballast, not just the 'what.'

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