Towing Loads and Transporting with Ballast

CAUTION: Avoid possible injury due to losing control of tractor while towing a load. Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed loads, and on slopes.

Never exceed the implement's maximum transport speed. Before transporting a towed implement, determine from signs on the implement or information provided in the implement's operator's manual the maximum transport speed. This tractor is capable of operating at transport speeds that exceed the maximum allowable transport speed for most towed implements. Determine the front weight required from implement code in implement operator's manual. Failure to adhere to the implement's maximum transport speed or to have the correct ballast can result in:

• Loss of control of the tractor/implement combination
• Reduced or no braking ability
• Implement tire failure
• Damage to the frame or components of the implement

Guidelines for towing equipment without brakes:

• Do not transport at speeds greater than 32 km/h (20 mph).
• It must weigh less than 1.5 times the tractor weight or less than 1.5 t (3300 lb) when fully loaded.

Guidelines for towing equipment with brakes:

• If the manufacturer does not specify a maximum transport speed, do not tow at speeds greater than 40 km/h (25 mph).
• When transporting at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph), the fully loaded implement must weigh less than 4.5 times the tractor weight.
• When transporting at speeds between 40 km/h (25 mph) to 50 km/h (31 mph), the fully loaded implement must weigh less than 3 times the tractor weight.

The tractor must be heavy enough and powerful enough and have sufficient braking capacity for towing the pulled load. Add ballast to tractor or lighten the implement load.

Drive slowly enough to maintain control. Be alert for skids. In particular, for the transport of heavy machines on slopes, in difficult terrain and around sharp corners, shift to a low gear.

Never drive with the transmission in neutral or with the clutch disengaged.