SECTION 00 - GENERAL INFORMATION - CHAPTER 1
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TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
1. 540 or 1000 RPM PTO.
2. 80 HP (60 kw) minimum PTO HP.
3. ASAE standard hitch and PTO dimensions
conforming to category 1 or 2 specifications.
(See Figure 1 and 2).
NOTE: For tractors with a stepped, or bent drawbar,
the bend must be positioned to met ASAE hitch and
PTO specifications. PTO separation or bottoming out
could occur if these specifications are not followed.
4. Two remote hydraulic circuits with a minimum of
104 bar (1500 PSI) and maximum of 193 bar
(2800 PSI). One of the circuits must be a two-way
circuit for the tongue shift cylinder.
5. Adequate ballast, wheel spacing, and tire
inflation to stabilize the tractor on hillsides.
WARNING
A tractor with an enclosed cab is recommended
when operating a rotary disc cutting machine.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious
injury.