Great Plains 1007NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 1007NT Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
150-290M 10/06/2010
Transporting
The drill may be transported on its own wheels, or on a
trailer.
Transport on Drill Wheels
Before transporting with a tractor, check these items:
1. Check that tractor is sufficient for towing the drill.
Tractor must have at least 80 horsepower (60 kW).
Use a tractor with adequate weight relative to drill.
See the tables below for typical drill weights.
2. Unload drill boxes. The drill can be transported with
full boxes of material (other than native Grass), but
the added weight increases stopping distance and
decreases maneuverability. Unload before transport-
ing if possible.
3. Raise drill completely (page 18).
4. Install lock channels on lift cylinders (page 18).
Note: The cylinder locks can be secured or removed only
with drill fully raised.
Approximate
a
6in Configuration Weights
Approximate
a
7.5 Configuration Weights
a. Weights are approximate, and can vary by hundreds of pounds based on material density, press wheel options, accessories and user
modifications. Additional “Weights” figures presume 10 each 100 pound suitcase weights.
Unstable Load Hazard: Tow the drill only with a tractor with
sufficient power and that weighs at least 2/3 (67%) of the drill.
An implement that weighs more than 150% of the towing vehi-
cle is a dangerously unstable load in braking and turning.
Excessive Speed Hazard: Towing the drill at high speeds can
lead to loss of vehicle control and a serious road accident,
injury and death. To reduce the hazard, do not exceed 20 mph.
Failure of hydraulic cylinders or tractor circuit during trans-
port will cause drill to drop suddenly, which could lead to seri-
ous road accidents, injury or death. To prevent an accident,
always install cylinder lock channels before transporting drill.
Do not transport with Native Grass box loaded. Heavier mix
components settle to the bottom, which can prevent drive sys-
tem from operating or cause irregular seed rate and popula-
tion distribution.