Tow Loads SafelyStopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes. Towed loads with or without brakes that are too heavy for the tractor or are towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load. |
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| Trailer brake system | Max. travel speed |
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| - unbraked... | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| - independently braked... | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| - overrun brake... | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| - hydraulic brake... | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| - single-line air brake... | 25 km/h (15.5 mph) |
| - dual-line air brake... | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) |
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There may be legal limits in force that restrict travel speeds to figures lower than those quoted here. Use additional caution when towing loads under adverse surface conditions, when turning, and on inclines. |
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