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The right ballast is key.

CLAAS front weights.

For every machine model and every application.

Front weights.

CLAAS also offers a comprehensive product range when it comes to proper ballasting. CLAAS offers suitable front weights for every application and machine type. Tractors can be used all year round and for a variety of applications. When it comes to operating effectively and efficiently while preserving the terrain, whether in the field or around the farm, it all comes down to proper ballasting.

With the new DRIVE-IN concept, for example, the front weight can be adjusted easily and in just a few minutes to the current requirements of the tractor. Of course, other types of simple reinforced concrete ballast weights and weights manufactured from the innovative material magnetite are also available.

The advantages for you at a glance:

  • Endurance-tested CLAAS front weights with certificate
  • Internally tested draw gear: 18–22 t permissible tractive power, depending on model
  • Production certified to ISO 9001
  • No obstruction of headlamps
  • Reduced risk of injury, thanks to large radii, set-back and rounded draw gear
  • Tractor-manufacturer-tested ballast weights, some DEKRA-tested
  • Internal product check by in-house testing station
  • Products range from 400 kg to 3,400 kg

CLAAS DRIVE-IN front weights.

With the new DRIVE-IN front weight system, quick and adaptive ballasting according to the attached implement is guaranteed.

Thanks to simple, time-saving adaptation of the additional weight through a drive-in/out action, the DRIVE-IN system increases flexibility enormously. Corresponding spring-loaded locking ensures the ballast remains firmly fixed in place. The new DRIVE-IN front weight system has been extensively tested and approved for your safety.

  • Flexible front weight system for driving in 6 combinations from 800 kg to 1,600 kg
  • Base body base ballast manufactured from magnetite in sizes 800 kg and 1,000 kg
  • Adaptive ballast manufactured from cast steel in sizes 400 kg and 600 kg
  • Integrated coupling
  • Cat. II

Complete DRIVE-IN weight

Complete DRIVE-IN (magnetite + cast iron)A (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)H (mm)

1200 kg

(800 kg + 400 kg)

950790397602345502851276

1400 kg

(800 kg + 600 kg)

950790397652395552901276

1400 kg

(1000 kg + 400 kg)

950790397602345502851276

1600 kg

(1000 kg + 600 kg)

950790397652395552901276

Base weight

Base DRIVE-IN (Magnetite)A (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)H (mm)
800 kg950778397546290446796276
1000 kg950778397546290446796276

Additional weights

Additional weights (cast iron)A (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)
400 kg9537905695151663
600 kg95379010695201663

Please note the safety instructions.

CLAAS magnetite front weights.

CLAAS magnetite front weights not only boast an attractive and modern design, but also offer excellent functionality and quality. Magnetite has a density 2.5 times higher than reinforced concrete, so that high ballast weights can be achieved with smaller volumes.

  • Monoblock design
  • Special magnetite material – minimum volume and maximum weight utilisation
  • Integrated coupling
  • Cost-effective alternative to cast-iron front weights
  • Cat. II
TypeA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)H (mm)
2000 kg1200900380695345620960285
1800 kg1200900380695345620960285
1600 kg1150800380650345580930280
1400 kg1150800380650345580930280
1250 kg890785380600345510780265
1000 kg890785380600345510780265
900 kg770665315565335480840275
800 kg760640430500300500780220
600 kg760490290500330500860220

CLAAS concrete front weights (New Generation/NG).

CLAAS New Generation concrete front weights are a refinement of the First Generation concrete ballasts.

By adapting the shape, better use of the front lighting has been achieved. Likewise, by repositioning the lower linkage support, weight utilisation has been improved.

  • Monoblock design
  • Optimum front axle loading, thanks to shift in centre of gravity
  • Improved utilisation of the front headlight beam
  • Integrated coupling
  • Cost-effective alternative to magnetite and cast-iron front weights
  • Cat. II
Model NGA (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)H (mm)I (mm)J (mm)K (mm)
1500 kg600970118011075039033090530275135
1100 kg600800110011068035030090470275135
900 kg560750100011064033527090460275135
650 kg56060087011060032026590460245130
400 kg60053088010047027020090360245130

CLAAS concrete front weights (first-generation/EG).

CLAAS First Generation concrete front weights represent a low-cost alternative for front ballasting with no compromise on CLAAS quality.

  • Monoblock design
  • Integrated coupling(2)
  • Special magnetite material – minimum volume and maximum weight utilisation
  • Cost-effective alternative to cast-iron front weights
  • Cat. II
Model O.G.A (mm)B (mm)C (mm)D (mm)E (mm)F (mm)G (mm)
1500 kg54011101050870800570220
1200 kg54011101050770800470220
1000 kg520780740600850290250
800 kg520780740600850290250
600 kg440780730600680290220
400 kg370770710430530190340

Safety information.

  • Before attaching implements to the front and rear three-point hitches, always check that the permissible gross weight of the tractor, the permissible loads on the front and rear axles, and the load capacities of the tyres are not exceeded.
  • The eye bolt on the front ballast weights must only be used for towing the tractor in conjunction with a tow bar and over firm ground.
  • Before modifying the original ballasting, first ensure that the provisions on attachment have been observed.
  • The available steering angle and brake capacity of the tractor depend on the weight of the attached implements and ballast weights.
  • Following a heavy impact on the ballast, the ballast hitch pins or the entire ballast must be replaced for safety reasons.
  • Check when attaching the front weight for the first time that the lifting arms do not touch the front weight at any point during lifting or lowering.