Recommended Tractor Settings

See Tractors Operator's Manual for complete operating instructions.

Tractor Settings

Item to set

All DB Series Planter Models

Drawbar Distance From Ground

430 mm

(17 in.)

Drawbar Position

Centered in Short Position

Drawbar Support

Drawbar Support Installed

Drawbar Category

All DB planters Except DB120 require a category 4 drawbar

DB120 requires a category 5 drawbar

Tire Ballast

Limit liquid or cast weight on rear tires12

All DB planters except DB120

Tractor Hydraulics Requirements

Closed Center Only

Minimum tractor hydraulic pressure - 15 513 kPa (155 bar) (2250 psi)

Working pressure - 20 684 kPa (207 bar) (3000 psi)

DB120

Tractor Hydraulic Requirements

High Flow Hydraulic System

Closed Center Only

Minimum tractor hydraulic pressure - 15 513 kPa (155 bar) (2250 psi)

Working pressure - 20 684 kPa (207 bar) (3000 psi)

Tire Pressures

See Tractor Operator's Manual.

Hydraulic Controls

See HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS in Attach Machine section.

1 Dual rear tractor tires are recommended for stability and for load carrying capacity, especially when the machine is folded for transport.
2 To carry the machine for transport, limit liquid or cast wheel weights on rear tractor tires as tire load carrying capacity is decreased.

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