Great Plains NP4000 40-foot Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

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Transport
Loss of Control Hazards:
Never transport a 2-point implement unless the tractor is
properly ballasted to provide adequate weight on the steering
wheels. A heavy 2-point implement can dangerously reduce
steering control. Check your tractor manual for ballasting
requirements. A normal turn could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
Do not transport applicator with material in on-board tanks.
Add liquid fertilizer at field. Full tanks add 7200 pounds
(3270 kg) to the weight of the implement, almost all of it borne
by the tractor 2-point hitch. This can substantially reduce
tractor steering and does increase braking load. 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.
Typical
a
NP4000 Weights by Configuration
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
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 loaded
implement plus any loaded nurse tank. This tractor weight
requirement is substantially higher than for transport.
a. Weights are approximate, and can vary by hundreds of pounds based on options, accessories and user modifications.
NP4000-1630 NP4000-1630(SD) NP4000-1236 NP4000-1238
Configuration Dual Tank Dual Tank Dual Tank Dual Tank
Minimum 9080 lbs. 10580 lbs. 9328 lbs. 13468 lbs. 8820 lbs. 13666 lbs. 9424 lbs. 10924 lbs.
(4119 kg) (4799 kg) (4231 kg) (6109 kg) (4001 kg) (6199 kg) (4275 kg) (4955 kg)
Maximum 17235 lbs. 18255 lbs. 13998 lbs. 18503 lbs. 15351 lbs. 17197 lbs. 16546 lbs. 18046 lbs.
Empty (7818 kg) (8280 kg) (6350 kg) (8393 kg) (6963 kg) (7800 kg) (7505 kg) (8186 kg)
Maximum 25455 lbs. 25703 lbs. 24397 lbs. 25246 lbs.
Full (11546 kg) (11659 kg) (11066 kg) (11452 kg)
32351W
Tankless Tankless Tankless Tankless
Minimum: single coulter, no pump, no rear hitch, single manifold
Maximum: triple coulter, ground drive pump, rear hitch, tines, dual manifold, weights, side dress (1630 only)