Maximum Towing Weight
l On flat terrain: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 kg (500 lb)
l On grades (1 O” or less) . . . . . . . ..*................................ 127 kg (280 lb1
m Exceeding the maximum towing weight could lead to a loss of
control and cause an accident resulting in severe personal injury.
Maximum Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 kg +_ 9 kg (44 lb + 20 lb)
NOTE: Tongue weight is the downward weight that the trailer exerts on
the trailer hitch.
m To avoid loss of control, the load in the trailer must be balanced
so as to provide the correct tongue weight; otherwise, the tractor could
overturn.
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