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CAUTION:
Towing with an underweight tractor can result in loss of control during transport or braking, resulting in serious injury or death. See CALCULATING MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT FOR SAFE TRANSPORT.
CAUTION:
Do not transport with any tank more than half full.
Three variable factors enter into the determination of transport speeds.
· Machine Weight
Weight of any empty two-tank cart is a base factor in the calculation of transport speeds. A 195 bushel cart weighs less than a 350 bushel cart.
Cart configuration also enters into the calculation. Tow-Between and Tow-Behind carts of the same size (195 bu, 270 bu, 350 bu) do not weigh the same.
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The addition of optional equipment also affects the calculation.
· Products
As a guideline, transporting empty is preferred to transporting with product in the tanks; however, it is recognized that this is not always practical.
Equal amounts of different products do not weight the same due to product density. As an example, a half-tank of soybean seeds weigh less than a half-tank of 11-57-0 fertilizer.
· Tires
Load carrying capacity of tires vary by construction and inflation pressure. Exceeding recommended transport speeds or load may damage tires and machine.
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