Great Plains YP625PD Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 YP625PD Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-754M Table of Contents Index 02/23/2011
Transport
Loss of Control Hazard:
Never tow an implement that weighs more than 150% of the
tractor. 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 over 7000 kg, depending on
configuration and seed 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 7000 kg, calculate or obtain a scale
weight of the planter. See chart at right for typical
configuration weights.
Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph).
Reduction of Control Risk:
Seed and fertilizer may be loaded prior to travel, but increase
stopping distance, increase the need for caution in turns and
braking, and increase tire wear.
Typical YP625PD Planter Weights
Approximate Weights of
Representative Model
Configurations YP625PD18TP110
Base Planter 4000 kg
Typical¹ Empty 4500 kg
Typical¹ Full 5800 kg
5300 kg
6600 kg
Maximum² Empty
Maximum² Full
¹ Typical: No Coulters, Markers, Fertilizer or Row Cleaners.
² Maximum: Zone Coulters, Markers, Terra-Tine Row Cleaners