Great Plains YP1625A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 32)

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Transporting
The tractor must weigh at least 2/3 (67%) of the planter
plus any materials loaded. See table below for typical
planter weights. Have your planter weighed if the tractor
capability is not clearly above requirements.
Before transporting, follow and check these items:
• Set the tractor 3-point hitch control for depth control
operation. If the 3-point hitch control is set for load
control, the auto load control response may
automatically adjust too high in some circumstances,
causing the wing locks to disengage on the road.
• Empty seed box. Empty seed box before transporting
if at all possible.
• The planter can be transported with a full box of grain,
but the added weight increases stopping distance and
decreases maneuverability.
• Transport planter only while in folded position. Refer to
“Folding the Planter” on page 25 and make sure
cylinder lock channels are in place.
• Warning lights. Always use warning lights when
transporting the planter.
• Road rules. Comply with all national, regional, and
local safety laws when traveling on public roads.
• Clearance. Remember that the planter is wider than
the tractor. Allow safe clearance.
• Transporting with Markers. Always transport markers
in the folded position. Make sure second marker
section rests securely on transport carrier.
* Typical Standard configuration is: markers, 82 bushel hopper, no fertilizer, no coulters
Typical Maximum configuration is: markers, 82 bushel hopper, starter fertilizer system, UM coulters
Loss of Control Hazard:
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h).
Use a tractor rated for the load.
Towing the planter at high speeds or with a vehicle that is not
heavy enough could lead to loss of vehicle control, resulting in
a serious road accident, injury and death.
YP1225A- YP1625A-
-1230 -16TR36 -1820 -2315 -24TR -1670
Base Planter Weight 15540 lb 16410 lb 16850 lb 17940 lb 18160 lb 7570 kg
Typical Empty Standard* Planter 16400 lb 17280 lb 17710 lb 18800 lb 19020 lb 7960 kg
Typical Full Standard* Planter 21650 lb 22530 lb 22960 lb 24050 lb 24270 lb 10340 kg
Typical Empty Maximum* Planter 18460 lb 19560 lb 20120 lb 21500 lb 21780 lb 9000 kg
Typical Full Maximum* Planter 28500 lb 29610 lb 30170 lb 31550 lb 31830 lb 13560 kg
Note: the weight of a specific planter YP1625A-
can vary significantly. -1236 -1630 -2420 -24TR36 -3115 -32TR
Base Planter Weight 15800 lb 16670 lb 18420 lb 18420 lb 19940 lb 20160 lb
Typical Empty Standard* Planter 16660 lb 17530 lb 19280 lb 19280 lb 20810 lb 21030 lb
Typical Full Standard* Planter 21910 lb 22780 lb 24530 lb 24530 lb 26060 lb 26270 lb
Typical Empty Maximum* Planter 18720 lb 19830 lb 22050 lb 22050 lb 23990 lb 24270 lb
Typical Full Maximum* Planter 28770 lb 29880 lb 32100 lb 32100 lb 34040 lb 34320 lb
Weights of Representative Planter
Configurations