Great Plains 3P600 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

14 3P500, 3P500V & 3P600 Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Table of Contents Index 2011-10-21
Transporting
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)
Loss of Control Hazard:
Insufficient weight on tractor steering tires can dangerously
reduce steering authority, particularly during acceleration and
ascending hills. You can lose directional control entirely,
which could result in a major accident, serious injury, or
death. Adding too much ballast could lead to brake or other
mechanical failures, tire failures and loss of control.
▲ Ensure that the tractor is rated for, and correctly ballasted
for the drill’s 3-point loading. Check that drill plus ballast
does not exceed the tractor’s capability.
▲ Avoid transport with material loaded in boxes.
The total drill weight and center of gravity vary with drill
configuration and material load. See tables below.
3P500 Example Weights
3P500V Example Weights
3P600 Example Weights
3P500 Configuration
7-Row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) 9-Row 6 inch (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1100 lbs. (500 kg) 1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 1700 lbs. (770 kg) 1900 lbs. (860 kg)
Drill with Small Seeds option, Empty 1170 lbs. (530 kg) 1370 lbs. (620 kg)
Drill with Main and Small Seeds Loaded 1840 lbs. (840 kg) 2040 lbs. (930 kg)
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3P500V Configuration
9-Row 6 in.
(19.1 cm) (18.4 cm) (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1100 lbs. (500 kg) 1200 lbs. (540 kg) 1300 lbs. (590 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 1700 lbs. (270 kg) 1800 lbs. (270 kg) 1900 lbs. (270 kg)
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7-Row 7½ in. 8-Row 7¼ in.
3P600 Configuration
9-Row 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) 11-Row 6 inch (15.2 cm)
Standard Drill (Main Seed Only), Empty 1380 lbs. (630 kg) 1500 lbs. (680 kg)
Standard Drill with Main Seed Loaded 2100 lbs. (950 kg) 2220 lbs. (1010 kg)
Drill with Small Seeds option, Empty 1470 lbs. (670 kg) 1590 lbs. (720 kg)
Drill with Main and Small Seeds Loaded 2270 lbs. (1030 kg) 2390 lbs. (1090 kg)
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