Transport, Typical yp825ar planter weights (inch models) – Great Plains YP825AR Operator Manual User Manual

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Transport

Loss of Control Hazard:
Never tow an implement that weighs more than 150% of the
tractor. Check your numbers. This planter is quite heavy for its
size. 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.

The planter can weigh nearly 23000 pounds (10500 kg),
depending on configuration and material load. The tractor
MUST be rated for the load and must weigh at least 67% of the
load. If the tractor is not rated for at least 23000 lbs, calculate
or obtain a scale weight of the planter. See chart below for
typical configuration weights.

Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.

Tipping Hazard and Excess Wear Risk:
Do not load seed or fertilizer prior to travel. This elevates the
center of gravity of the folded planter, increasing the chance of
tipping in turns. Avoid steep highway shoulders. When
materials are loaded, raise only to field lift height for field
turns and short moves. Do not traverse steep slopes at
transport lift. Transport with material loaded also causes
excess wear on the pivot bearing. Some planter configurations,
with material loaded, exceed the highway rating of the gauge
wheel tires.

Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).

Typical YP825AR Planter Weights (Inch Models)

Approximate Weights of

YP825AR

Representative Configurations

-0822

-0830

-16TR30

Minimum Empty

9700 pounds

11600 pounds

(Transport)

(4400 kg)

(5300 kg)

Maximum Empty

10400 pounds

13200 pounds

(Transport)

(4700 kg)

(6000 kg)

Minimum Full

13100 pounds

16400 pounds

(Field)

(5900 kg)

(7500 kg)

Maximum Full

18600 pounds

22800 pounds

(Field)

(8500 kg)

(10300 kg)

Note: Weight of a specific planter can vary by hundreds of pounds or kg depending on installed options and material loaded.