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 load, and on slopes.

Tractor wheels may lock and skid on slippery downhill slopes on tractors equipped with IVT transmission. See “Operating on Hillsides in Slippery Conditions” in Section 50J or 50K.

Never transport at speeds exceeding the implement's maximum transport speed. Before transporting a towed implement, determine from signs on implement or information provided in implement's operator 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 permitted transport speed or to have the correct additional weight can result in:

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

Follow guidelines for towing equipment with and without brakes. See "Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds" in Section 05.

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

Drive slowly enough to maintain safe control. Be alert for skids. Shift to a lower gear for hillsides, rough ground, and sharp turns, especially when transporting heavy equipment.

Never operate with transmission in neutral position or with clutch disengaged.