Great Plains YP1625 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 31)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Operating Instructions 27
03/12/2012 401-226M-A
Transporting
The tractor must weigh at least 2/3 (67%) of the planter
plus any materials loaded. See table below for represen-
tative planter weights. Have your planter weighed if the
tractor capability is not clearly above requirements.
Before transporting, follow and check these items:
• Set the tractor 3-point hitch control for depth control
operation. If the 3-point hitch control is set for load
control, the auto load control response may automati-
cally adjust too high in given circumstances - this
could cause the wing locks to disengage on the road.
• Empty seed box. Empty seed box before transporting
if at all possible.
• The planter can be transported with a full box of grain,
but the added weight increases stopping distance and
decreases maneuverability.
• Transport planter only while in folded position. Refer to
“Folding the Planter” on page 24 and make sure cyl-
inder lock channels are in place.
• Warning lights. Always use warning lights when trans-
porting the planter.
• Road rules. Comply with all national, regional, and
local safety laws when traveling on public roads.
• Clearance. Remember that the planter is wider than
the tractor. Allow safe clearance.
• Transporting with Markers. Always transport markers
in the folded position. Make sure second marker sec-
tion rests securely on transport carrier.
* Typical Standard configuration is: markers, 82bu hopper, no fertilizer, no coulters
Typical Maximum configuration is: markers, 82bu hopper, starter fertilizer system, UM coulters
Loss of Control Hazard:
Towing the planter 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.
End of Transporting.
YP1225- YP1225- YP1225- YP1225- YP1225- YP1625-
-1230 -16TR36 -1820 -2315 -24TR -1670
Base Planter Weight 15540 lb 16410 lb 16850 lb 17940 lb 18160 lb 7570 kg
Typical Empty Standard* Planter 16400 lb 17280 lb 17710 lb 18800 lb 19020 lb 7960 kg
Typical Full Standard* Planter 21650 lb 22530 lb 22960 lb 24050 lb 24270 lb 10340 kg
Typical Empty Maximum* Planter 18460 lb 19560 lb 20120 lb 21500 lb 21780 lb 9000 kg
Typical Full Maximum* Planter 28500 lb 29610 lb 30170 lb 31550 lb 31830 lb 13560 kg
Note: the weight of a specific planter YP1625- YP1625- YP1625- YP1625- YP1625- YP1625-
can vary significantly. -1236 -1630 -2420 -24TR36 -3115 -32TR
15800 lb 16670 lb 18420 lb 18420 lb 19940 lb 20160 lb
16660 lb 17530 lb 19280 lb 19280 lb 20810 lb 21030 lb
21910 lb 22780 lb 24530 lb 24530 lb 26060 lb 26270 lb
18720 lb 19830 lb 22050 lb 22050 lb 23990 lb 24270 lb
28770 lb 29880 lb 32100 lb 32100 lb 34040 lb 34320 lb
Weights of Representative Planter
Configurations