Great Plains Power Beyond - Manual (Page 5)

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PB 01/03/11
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Tractor Requirements
Tractors connected to 3PYP planters must meet each of the following requirements:
1. LS Closed or PC Closed hydraulic systems with power beyond
connections which include case drain, motor return, power
beyond pressure, and load sense. Open Center hydraulic
systems MUST NOT be used.
NOTE: Load sense is not required with PC Closed hydraulic
systems and the load sense line on the planter steering manifold
must be removed and the port plugged. See Removing Planter
Steering Manifold Load Sense Line in this guide.
2. Three point hitch with minimum lift capacity of 16,000 pounds.
3. Minimum 220 drawbar Hp.
4. Capability of minimum 13,000 pounds at the front wheels.
Verify the specifications of the tractor with a tractor dealer. Articulated tractors are not compatible
with 3PYP planters equipped with steering.
Tractors Equipped with PC Close Hydraulic Systems
Tractors with PC Closed hydraulic systems will not have a load sense connection. The load
sense line on the planter steering manifold must be removed and the port must be plugged.
See Removing Planter Steering Manifold Load Sense Line in this guide.