Great Plains 3PYPA Operator Manual - Manual (Page 35)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Table of Contents Index Operating Instructions 31
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Transport
Loss of Control Hazard:
Ensure that the towing vehicle is adequate for the task. Using
an inadequate tow vehicle is extremely unsafe, and can result
in loss of control, serious injury and death.
The planter can weigh up to 28,000 pounds (12800 kg),
depending on configuration and seed load. The tractor MUST
be rated for the load. If the tractor is not rated for at least
28,000 lbs, calculate or obtain a scale weight of the planter
and cart. See chart below for typical configuration weights.
Do not tow if planter exceeds the load rating of the vehicle.
Loss of Steering Control Hazard:
Never transport with top link of 3-point link connected.
When the top link is adjusted for field work, some planter
mainframe weight is carried by the top link, which can danger-
ously reduce tractor front wheel traction and steering control.
Braking and Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph when driving straight and forward.
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 13 mph (22 kph) in turns. The 3PYPA Planter is
extremely heavy, and can cause “over-steer” with most trac-
tors. The seed cartwheels fully caster above 8.0 mph
(12.8 kph), and provide little resistance to side sway.
Reduction of Control Risk:
Seed may be loaded prior to travel, but increases stopping dis-
tance, increases the need for caution in turns and braking, and
increases tire wear.
Loss of Control / Major Damage Risks:
Do not exceed 3 mph (5 kph) in reverse.
NEVER EVER exceed 8.0 mph (12.8 kph) in reverse.
Planter steering disengages above this speed, resulting in a
sudden sharp turn. Major equipment damage is certain.
Typical 3PYPA Planter Weights
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25249
Approximate Weights of
Representative 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA 3PYPA
Configurations -1236 -1238 -1240 -1630 -24TR36 -24TR38 -24TR40 -3115 -32TR30
14500 lb 14500 lb 14500 lb 15300 lb 17000 lb 17000 lb 17000 lb 18400 lb 18700 lb
Typical² Empty 15300 lb 15300 lb 15300 lb 16200 lb 17800 lb 17800 lb 17800 lb 19300 lb 19500 lb
Typical² Full 20200 lb 20200 lb 20200 lb 21100 lb 22800 lb 22800 lb 22800 lb 24200 lb 24400 lb
17800 lb 17800 lb 17800 lb 18900 lb 21000 lb 21000 lb 21000 lb 22900 lb 23200 lb
22700 lb 22700 lb 22700 lb 23800 lb 25900 lb 25900 lb 25900 lb 27800 lb 28100 lb
Note:
Base¹ Planter
Maximum³ Empty
Maximum³ Full
¹ Base: No hopper/PROBOX, markers, coulters, or row cleaners Weight of a specific planter can vary by a
thousand pounds or more, depending on
installed options and material loaded.
² Typical: with 82bu hopper. No markers, coulters, or row cleaners
³ Maximum: with 82bu hopper, markers, coulters, and row cleaners