Towed Loads and Transport 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 exceed implement's maximum transport speed. Before transporting a towed implement, refer to implement operator's manual and implement decals to determine the maximum transport speed. This tractor is capable of operating at transport speeds which exceed maximum allowable transport speed for most towed implements. Use implement code in implement operator's manual to determine 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 tractor/implement combination
• Reduced or no ability to stop during braking
• Implement tire failure
• Damage to 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 ballasted 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) fully loaded implement must weigh less than 4.5 times tractor weight.
• When transporting at speeds between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph), fully loaded implement must weigh less than 3 times the tractor weight.

Tractor must be heavy and powerful enough with adequate braking power for towed load. Add ballast 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.