Transport, Weights for tractor requirements, Transport checklist – Great Plains 1300 13-Foot Operator Manual User Manual
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Operating Instructions
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175-157M
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 km/h).
▲ 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:
❑ Transport only with a tractor of proper size. See
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 57.
❑ Warning Lights Always use tractor and drill warning
lights in transport.
❑ Safety Chain in Place (page 13) Attach safety chain
to an anchor on tractor.
❑ Clearance (page 57) Know the maximum dimensions
of the drill in transport and follow a route that provides
adequate clearance from all obstructions.
❑ Drill Securely Hitched (page 13)
❑ Openers Raised and Locked Up (page 17).
❑ 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 58) Check tires for proper inflation.
❑ Lockout Hub (page 18) Disengaged.
❑ Markers (page 18) Folded and locked.
❑ 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.
Model
Empty
Full
Empty
Full
3,500 pounds
6,200 pounds
4,000 pounds
7,000 pounds
(1570 kg)
(2820 kg)
(1820 kg)
(3170 kg)
1300-2175
3,700 pounds
6,500 pounds
4,300 pounds
7,200 pounds
(1680 kg)
(2930 kg)
(1930 kg)
(3280 kg)
1300-2606
4,200 pounds
6,900 pounds
4,700 pounds
7,700 pounds
(1880 kg)
(3140 kg)
(2140 kg)
(3490 kg)
1300F-1610
3,900 pounds
6,700 pounds
4,500 pounds
7,400 pounds
(1760 kg)
(3020 kg)
(2020 kg)
(3370 kg)
4,100 pounds
6,900 pounds
4,700 pounds
7,700 pounds
(1880 kg)
(3130 kg)
(2130 kg)
(3480 kg)
4,600 pounds
7,400 pounds
5,200 pounds
8,100 pounds
(2090 kg)
(3350 kg)
(2350 kg)
(3690 kg)
1. Main seed only. No small seeds or markers.
2. Small seeds and markers.
Basic¹ Model
Maximum² Configuration