Great Plains 606NT Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

20 3P605NT, 3P606NT, 605NT & 606NT Table of Contents Index Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
151-061M Table of Contents Index 2014-02-10
Transporting 3P605NT or 3P606NT
Transport considerations are different for 3-point and
pull-type models. For pull-type, see page 21.
Use an Adequate Tractor (3-Point)
Loss of Control Hazard:
Insufficient weight on tractor steering tires can dangerously
reduce steering authority, particularly during acceleration and
ascending hills. You can lose directional control entirely,
which could result in a major accident, serious injury, or
death. Adding too much ballast could lead to brake or other
mechanical failures, tire failures and loss of control.
▲ Ensure that the tractor is rated for, and correctly ballasted
for the drill’s 3-point loading. Check that drill plus ballast
does not exceed the tractor’s capability.
▲ If the drill has accessory weight brackets, consider moving
any tractor weights present to the tractor during transport.
▲ Avoid transport with material loaded in boxes.
The total drill weight and center of gravity vary
considerably with drill configuration and material load.
See table below.
3P605NT or 3P606NT Example Weights
Continue at “Transport Cautiously” on page 24.
3-Point Drill Configuration Typical Weights
Boxes Empty Seed Loaded Seed + Weights*
Standard Drill (Main Seed only) 2280 lbs 3000 lbs 3780 lbs
1030 kg 1360 kg 1710 kg
Drill with Native Grass option 2580 lbs 3300 lbs 4080 lbs
1170 kg 1500 kg 1850 kg
Drill with Small Seeds option 2430 lbs 3150 lbs 3930 lbs
1100 kg 1430 kg 1780 kg
Drill with Native Grass & Small Seeds 2730 lbs 3450 lbs 4230 lbs
1240 kg 1560 kg 1920 kg
* 151-058A Weight Kit plus 6@ 100 pound tractor weights, approximately 780 lbs. 32774C
* 151-058A Weight Kit plus 6 each 100 pound tractor weights, approximately 780 pounds.