Transport Speed Explanation

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 in Preparing the Tractor—General section.)

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 250 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 (270 bu, 350 bu) do not weigh the same.

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.

The construction of this implement may not meet all local or national requirements for transport on a public roadway. In regions or countries that have national certification requirements for roadway transport, it may be impossible for this implement to be approved for such roadway transport. The customer is responsible for understanding and complying with all local, regional, and national requirements regarding roadway transport.