SECTION 2 - OPERATION
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CALCULATING THE MINIMUM TOWING VEHICLE WEIGHT FOR SAFE TRANSPORT
1. Add the weight of all the towed equipment together.
If you are transporting a drill which is connected to an
air cart, add the two weights together.
NOTE: The table below is only an example of towed
equipment weights. Refer to the Specifications
Section in the Air Cart Operator’s Manual for
the air cart weight.
NOTE: If you are transporting a tow behind air cart, it is
preferable to transport with the air cart tanks
empty. However, it is realized that this is not
always practical.
TOWED EQUIPMENT EXAMPLE
230 Bushel AIR CART (Full with wheat @ 48 lb/ft³) 9,700 kg (21,350 lb)
40 FT Air Drill
(7.5" Spacing) 11,600 kg (25,500 lb)
TOTAL COMBINED WEIGHT 21,300 kg (46,850 lb)
Estimated Towed Equipment Weights
2. Divide the total combined weight of the towed
equipment by 1.5 to determine the minimum towing
vehicle weight required for safe transport.
EXAMPLE: 21,300 kg (46,850 lb)
= 14,200 kg (31,230 lb) = minimum towing vehicle weight required for safe transport
1.5
3. Refer to the towing vehicle Operator’s Manual to
determine if its weight is greater than the minimum
vehicle weight required.
NOTE: If the towing vehicle’s weight is not greater than
the minimum vehicle weight required, you must
do one of the following:
- Transport the drill and the air cart
separately.
- If you are transporting a tow behind air cart,
transport with the air cart empty.
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