Great Plains 800 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Transport
Towing the drill at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not
heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control. Loss of
vehicle control could lead to serious road accidents, injury
and death. To reduce the hazard:
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (30 kph).
▲ Do not tow a drill that, when fully loaded, weighs more
than 1.5 times the weight of the towing vehicle.
In the following table, multiply the total drill weight by
0.67 (
2 ⁄
3
) to determine minimum tractor weight.
Weights for Tractor Requirements
Transport Checklist
Before transporting the drill, check the following items:
Drill Weight (Pounds / Kilograms)
Drill Model Configuration 800-1275 800-1506
Standard Drill empty 2379 lbs / 1079 kg 2579 lbs / 1170 kg
For Full Main Box Seed Load, add... material load +1024 lbs / +464 kg +1024 lbs / +464 kg
Add for Fertilizer option
empty
material load
+370 lbs / +168 kg
+640 lbs / +290 kg +390 lbs / +177 kg
+640 lbs / +290 kg
Add for Small Seeds option
empty
material load
+150 lbs / +68 kg
122 lbs / 55 kg
+160 lbs / +73 kg
122 lbs / 55 kg
Maximum Configuration: (Main Seed and
Fertilizer loaded, Small Seeds Installed)
full 4584 lbs / 2079 kg 4815 lbs / 2184 kg
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size.
See “Specifications and Capacities” on page 52.
❑ Warning Lights - Always use tractor and drill warning
lights in transport.
❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 12) - Attach safety chain
to an anchor on tractor.
❑ Clearance (page 52) - Know the maximum
dimensions of the drill in transport and follow a route
that provides adequate clearance from all
obstructions.
❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 12)
❑ Openers Raised and Locked Up (page 16). ❑ Stopping Distance - Allow sufficient stopping
distance and reduce speed prior to any turns or
maneuvers. If the drill is transported full, allow extra
stopping distance. ❑ Tires (page 52) - Check that all tires are properly
inflated
❑ Lockout Hub (page 17) - Disengaged.
❑ Bystanders - Check that no one is in the way before
moving. Do not allow anyone to ride on the drill.
❑ Road Rules -Comply with all national, regional and
local laws when transporting on public roads.