Transport Operations; Road Transport; Towing The Machine - New Holland BR6080 Operator's Manual

5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS

ROAD TRANSPORT

Towing the machine [25782288]

Recommended Practice for Towing Agricul-
tural Machines
NOTE: Always investigate and comply with local road
regulations governing transporting, towing, equipment on
public roads.
Make sure a safety chain is installed (where applicable),
the pickup is in the raised position and all hoses and wire
harnesses are secured before towing the baler.
Do not carry a bale in the chamber when travelling on the
road.
Round Baler Maximum Permissible Towing Speeds On or
Off Road, but is subject to your local legislation:
With Brakes
Without Brakes
Tow agriculture equipment with proper size and weight
tractor.
Baler WITHOUT BRAKES the maximum allowed baler
weight must be below the maximum allowed towed weight
WITHOUT BRAKES found in the tractor documentation or
on the tractor PIN plate.
OR
Weight of the baler WITHOUT BRAKES must not be more
than 1.5 times the tractor weight, whichever is less.
Baler WITH BRAKES the maximum allowed baler weight
must be below the maximum allowed towed weight WITH
BRAKES found in the tractor documentation or on the
tractor PIN plate.
OR
Weight of the baler WITH BRAKES must not be more than
4.5 times the tractor weight, whichever is less.
Towing
Do not tow the baler with a bale in the bale chamber.
Make sure the reflective decals, reflective tape, reflectors
and lights are clean and clearly visible.
Lift the pickup all the way up and lock it .
Make sure the hitch pin is of adequate size and cannot
come out.
Attach the tow chain (if so equipped).
Secure all of the hydraulic lines and electrical harnesses.
If the PTO drive shaft is not attached to the towing vehicle,
use a secure strap to hold the PTO drive shaft on the A
frame.
If the baler has brakes, attach the brake lines.
5 - TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
40 km/h (25 mph) or local
regulation, whichever is
less.
32 km/h (20 mph) or local
regulation, whichever is
less.
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