Towing Trailers/Implements Safely

TS216-UN-23AUG88

Stopping distance increases with speed and mass of trailer/implement, and when transporting on slopes. Towed mass with or without brakes that is too heavy for the tractor or is towed too fast can cause loss of control. Consider the total weight of the equipment and its load.

When towing a trailer, become familiar with the braking characteristics and ensure the compatibility of the tractor/trailer combination in regard to the deceleration rate.

Stay clear of area between tractor and trailed vehicle.

Trailer/Implement Brake System	Top Speed
Unbraked..............	25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Independent..............	25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Overrun brake..............	25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Single-line hydraulic brake..............	25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Dual-line hydraulic brake..............	40 km/h (25 mph)
Single-line air brake..............	25 km/h (15.5 mph)
Dual-line air brake..............	Maximum design speed

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.