OPERATION
3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Operating the blade with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
•ASABE approved
• Tractor Safety Devices | Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, |
| PTO master shield |
•Tractor Horsepower
| - | 85 HP |
| - Front Wheel | 72 HP |
• | Hitch - 3 Point Hitch | CAT |
| - Lifting Capacity | 7’ - 628 lbs., |
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| 8’ - 678 lbs. |
• | Front End Weights | As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle |
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
3.2 Tractor Horsepower
The power required to operate a blade is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most operating conditions, the 800 rear blade requires a tractor with at least 85 HP for a
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OPERATION