Towing Loads and Transporting with Ballast

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

Tractor wheels may lock and skid on slippery downhill slopes when tractors are transporting heavy loads.

Never transport at speeds exceeding the implement's maximum transport speed. Before transporting a towed implement, refer to the implement operator's manual and implement decals to determine the maximum transport speed. This tractor is capable of operating at transport speeds exceeding the maximum allowable transport speed for most towed implements. Use implement code in implement operator's manual to determine the minimum number of front weights required. Failure to adhere to the implement's maximum transport speed or to have correct ballast can result in:

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

Guidelines for Towing Equipment without Brakes:

• Do not transport at speeds greater than 32 km/h (20 mph).
• Must weigh less than 1.5 times the tractor weight.

Guidelines for Towing Equipment with Brakes:

• If manufacturer does not specify a maximum transport speed, do not transport at speeds above 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) and 50 km/h (31 mph), the fully loaded implement must weigh less than 3 times the tractor weight.

The tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with adequate braking power for the towed load. Add ballast to tractor or lighten the 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.