Great Plains YP4425A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 36)

32 YP4425A Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-805M Table of Contents Index 2012-02-23
Typical YP4425A Planter Weights
Transport Checklist
❑ Plan the route. If towing a cart hitched to the planter,
plan the route so that no reverse movements will be
necessary. Avoid steep hills. Keep Clearances in
mind. Folded, your YP4425A Planter may be nearly
15 feet (4.6 m) wide and 13 feet (4 m) high.
❑ Hitch.
Make both electrical and hydraulic connections. See
“Hitching Tractor to Planter” on page 15.
❑ If markers are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the Markers” on page 53.
❑ Raise planter.
See “Raising/Lowering Planter” on page 25
❑ Install lock-up channels on lift cylinders.
See “Lift Cylinder Lock-Up” on page 27.
❑ Disengage caster locks. See page 29.
❑ Fold and latch lower ladder section. See page 33.
❑ If planter wings are unfolded, fold them.
See “Folding the YP4425A Planter” on page 28.
Make sure wing locks are engaged.
❑ 3-point hitch:
Lower hitch fully to ensure wings remain locked.
Hydraulic hitch:
Confirm CFM set to Hitch and hitch circuit in Float.
❑ Always have lights on for highway operation.
❑ Comply with all federal, state and local safety laws
when traveling on public roads.
❑ Travel with caution.
YP4425A-2422 YP4425A-2422 YP4425A-2422 YP4425A-2422
Empty 28800 lbs 29900 lbs 29300 lbs 34500 lbs
(13050 kg) (13550 kg) (13300 kg) (15650 kg)
Full 33700 lbs 39600 lbs 38300 lbs 38500 lbs
(15300 kg) (18000 kg) (17400 kg) (17500 kg)
Standard Configuration
and 82 bu Hopper
82 bu Hopper, Fertilizer
Tanks and Boom
150 bu Hopper,
Unit-Mount Coulters
and Row Cleaners
150 bu Hopper,
UMC/RC, and
PFC2000 Tank Cart*
* Figures included only to emphasize the hazard. Never tow a loaded tank cart hitched to a planter.
Note: The figures in the table above represent a limited
number of configurations. The weight of your
planter can vary by thousands of pounds, even if it
is the same base model, due to installed options
and/or aftermarket equipment.
If your tractor weight or capability is near its limits,
take your empty planter to a scale and get a
precise weight.
Steering
Never exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The YP4425A
Planter is extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer”
with most tractors. The rear-most transport wheels, and
tank cart lead wheel fully caster, and provide no
resistance to side sway by the planter or cart.