Towing with the Vehicle
Bobcat 2200 Gasoline and Diesel Vehicle Operation & Maintenance Manual Page 25
ý WARNING
• Avoid top-heavy loads. The center of gravity of load should never exceed 15 inches (38 cm)
above the bottom of the cargo bed.
• The cargo’s center of gravity may affect handling, steering, and braking of the vehicle. When
the vehicle is loaded, reduce speed and drive slowly in turns.
• Unload cargo bed before raising vehicle with a lift, hoist, or jack.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when loaded. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to
overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
• Reduce speed and avoid sudden stops when backing up. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to overturn or flip over backwards.
• Maximum cargo load must be reduced by the weight of optional equipment.
Center and secure cargo as far forward as possible in the cargo bed. Do not overload the vehicle. See the fol-
lowing chart for vehicle capacities.
Maximum payload capacity must be reduced accordingly when any option or accessory is installed on the
vehicle. See following NOTE.
NOTE: A standard vehicle with a cab accessory weighing 235 lb. (107 kg) must reduce its maximum payload
capacity by 235 lb. (107 kg) to 565 lb. (256 kg).s
TOWING WITH THE VEHICLE
ý WARNING
• Do not tow a vehicle or trailer on public streets or highways.
• Normal vehicle operating speed should be reduced when towing.
• Extreme caution should be used when towing.
• Do not allow riders in the vehicle or trailer being towed.
• Avoid sudden starts, sudden stops, and tight turns when towing.
• Avoid stopping on a hill when towing. If you must stop on a hill, avoid sudden starts, or rolling
backwards and stopping suddenly. Failure to heed this warning may cause vehicle to
overturn, possibly resulting in severe personal injury.
Towing another Bobcat vehicle or a trailer can have adverse effects on vehicle handling. Be especially cau-
tious when towing other equipment with a Bobcat vehicle. See the preceding chart for vehicle capacities.
STANDARD
VEHICLES
HIGH CAPACITY
OPTION VEHICLES
Maximum payload capacity (cargo bed load plus gross trailer weight) 800 lb. (363 kg) 1050 lb. (476 kg)
Maximum passenger capacity (operator and passenger) 400 lb. (181 kg) 400 lb. (181 kg)
Maximum gross vehicle weight limit
(fully loaded vehicle, including accessories)
2750 lb. (1247 kg) 3012 lb. (1366 kg)
Trailer tongue weight 150 lb. force (667 N) 150 lb. force (667 N)
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