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Read articles →The hook here is ballast math on a John Deere 5075E whose loader outmuscles the tractor's rear weight capacity. Tim walks through the documented ballast requirements from the loader manual, shares the actual pound figures he has versus what's needed, and explains the three solutions: three-point hitch weights, wheel weights, and Rim Guard liquid ballast. A real grading project ties the lesson together. Most useful for owners wrestling with front-loader stability on mid-size or compact tractors.
An owner-operator channel where Tim shares hands-on experience from his own 40-acre property, explicitly noting he is not an expert.
The loader manual lists one option needing 3,197 pounds of three-point hitch ballast, or another option of 2,756 pounds hitch ballast plus 882 pounds rear axle ballast.
Rim Guard is beet juice, heavier than water, won't freeze, and is safe for the environment if it leaks out of the tires. It's the heaviest ballast option available.
Drop the loader close to the ground immediately. Waiting too long or getting scared without taking corrective action can cause the tractor to go over sideways.
