Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 57)

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Transport
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not transport applicator with material in on-board tanks.
Add liquid fertilizer at field. Full tanks add 3000 pounds
(1400 kg) to the weight of the implement, almost all of it borne
by the tractor 2-point hitch. This can substantially reduce
tractor steering. The implement rear casters are free to swivel,
and cannot provide protection against under-steer in turns.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Never use the applicator to tow a nurse tank on public roads.
Tow the tank to the field with a separate vehicle. The
applicator cannot provide sufficient lateral control of a trailing
cart at highway speeds. The total weight of the train can also
easily exceed the steering and/or braking capability of the
tractor. A tank upset could occur during normal highway
maneuvers. The resulting accident or spill could cause serious
injury or death. Loss of Control Hazard:
Never tow a 2-point implement that weighs more than 150% of
the tractor (transport tractor must weigh at least 67% of
implement). Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the
task. Using an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and
can result in loss of control, serious injury and death.
Tractor weight matters. For field configuration (after
transport), tractor must weigh at least 150% of the implement
plus the loaded nurse tank. This weight is substantially higher
than the required transport weight.
NP3000-1230 Configuration Weights
Minimum Typical Maximum
Empty 7200 lbs 13900 lbs 16100 lbs
3300 kg 6300 kg 7300 kg
Full - 17000 lbs 19200 lbs
- 7700 kg 8700 kg
Minimum:
Typical:
Maximum:
Single coulter, one boom, no tanks, no pump, no row
cleaners, no rear hitch, no side dress
Triple coulter, one boom, tanks, ground drive pump, no
row cleaners, no rear hitch, no side dress
Triple coulter, two booms, tanks, dual ground drive
pumps, row cleaners, rear hitch, side dress
NP3000A-12C30 Configuration Weights
Minimum Typical Maximum
Empty 8900 lbs 11300 lbs 11500 lbs
4000 kg 5100 kg 5200 kg
Full - - 16900 lbs
- - 7700 kg
Minimum:
Typical:
Maximum:
Single NH3 (only), spiders, no row cleaners, no rear
hitch, no side dress
Dual Sectional NH3 (only), spiders, row cleaners,
weights, rear hitch, side dress
Dual materials, tanks, 1 boom, ground drive pump, row
cleaners, weights, rear hitch, side dress