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10-10-2012, 10:09 AM #1New Member
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Ballast box height
Does it matter what height you position your ballast box when operating with a full FEL load? Should it be low as possible to the ground or in the highest setting or does it not matter?
Thanks
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10-10-2012, 12:24 PM #2Veteran Member
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Re: Ballast box height
As low as is practical for your use, lower center of gravity.
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10-10-2012, 12:27 PM #3Super Star Member
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Re: Ballast box height
I like to keep everything as low as I can when practical...lower means lower center of gravity.
Roy Jackson

A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity...
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10-11-2012, 08:41 AM #4Super Member
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Re: Ballast box height
Lower is better, but not to the point where it starts digging. For most loader conditions, I raise mine only to the point where the lift arms parallel level ground.
//greg//USN (Ret)
Former Chinese tractor owner (x4)
Current John Deere owner
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