TRANSPORTING
WARNING: (TRACTOR POWERED) INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON REAR OF FORAGE BOX FOR TRANSPORTING ON ROADWAYS. KEEP THIS EM- BLEM CLEAN AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Be sure and observe that the rear discharge door is latched closed before traveling on roadways.
If you will travel on public roads you must know all rules governing such operation. This will include lighting and brake requirements in addition to traffic rules. You may also be required to install a safety chain device on the running gear.
TRACTOR TOWING SIZE
REQUIREMENTS
Use the following chart for calculating the minimum trac- tor weight.
MODEL | FORAGE BOX EMPTY | MINIMUM |
| WEIGHT + LOAD = GW | TRACTOR |
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| WEIGHT UP |
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| TO 20 MPH |
9122 | 6,300 + _____ = _____ | 2/3 of box |
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| gross weight |
9124 | 6,600 + _____ = _____ | 2/3 of box |
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| gross weight |
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MATERIAL ESTIMATED WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT
MATERIAL | LBS / CU. FT. |
SOYBEANS | 47 LBS. |
COTTON SEED DRY | 20 LBS. |
CORN (SHELLED) | 45 LBS. |
CORN SILAGE | 30 LBS. |
HAYLAGE | 20 LBS. |
SAWDUST | 17 LBS. |
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SOURCE: ASAE |
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NOTE: HEAPED LOADS HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER CAPACITIES
WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN EVERYONE IS CLEAR OF EQUIPMENT BEFORE APPLYING POWER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERI- OUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: (TRACTOR POWERED) DO NOT TOW AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 20 MPH. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL IN- JURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: YOU MUST OBSERVE ALL AP- PLICABLE TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN TRANSPORTING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS. CHECK LOCAL LAWS FOR ALL HIGHWAY LIGHTING AND MARKING RE- QUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Operating speed is dictated by the terrain over which you are traveling. Always use caution. Avoid traveling on slopes or hills that are unsafe.
CAUTION: FOR TRACTOR TOWED USE FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS WHEN TRANS- PORTING ON ALL PUBLIC ROADWAYS, EXCEPT WHEN PROHIBITED BY LAW.CHECK FOR TRAFFIC CONSTANTLY. BE SURE YOU CAN SEE THAT NO ONE IS ATTEMPTING TO PASS YOU AND THAT ALL TRAFFIC IS SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR FROM YOU BE- FORE MAKING ANY TURNS.
8100 Rear Unload |
