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3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Operating the blade with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or blade
damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
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Tractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
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Tractor Horsepower ......................... Max 60 PTO HP (2WD) Max 55 PTO HP (4WD)
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Hitch - 3 Point Hitch.......................... CAT I/QH
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Front End Weights............................ As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even
death could result from falling off the tractor, particularly during a turnover when
the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
3.2 Tractor Horsepower
The power required to operate these implements is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most
operating conditions, the box blades require a tractor with the maximum of 60 PTO HP (2WD) and 55 PTO HP
(4WD). Operating these implements with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor
engine. Exceeding the recommended horsepower may cause blade or rake damage by overpowering the unit
in heavy operating conditions.
3.3 Tractor 3-Point Hitch
For the Roll Over Box Blade, the tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 630 lbs. for the RO-600, 680
lbs. for the RO-650, 710 lbs for the RO-720 and 780 lbs for the RO-840.
The Roll Over Box Blade can attach to tractors with a CAT l/QH. Refer to the tractor operator's manual for the
category of the tractor used. If the hitch does not conform to the ASABE CAT I dimensions, the implements
may not fit or raise properly. Consult an authorized dealer for possible modification procedures to mount
nonconforming hitches.
Use the correct hitch pins for the hitch category being used. For a Cat 1 hitch, 7/8" lower hitch pins are used,
and 3/4" top hitch pins are used.
ROLL OVER BOX BLADE 09/20
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OPERATION
Operation Section 3-5
(SG-7)
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