Loading And Transporting The Machine On A Transport Vehicle; Loading And Securing The Machine - Gehl RT175 Operator's Manual

Operation
Loading and Transporting the
Machine on a Transport Vehicle
WARNING
Do not exceed the transport vehicle's gross
weight rating and the gross axle weight rating
when loading and transporting the machine.
The transport vehicle must have sufficient
capacity for the size and weight of the machine.
See "Specifications" on page 31.
Make sure the load does not fall short of the
minimum axle load of the steering axle,
otherwise the transport vehicle's steering could
be seriously affected.
Remove any mud, snow or ice from the tracks
on the machine to prevent slipping.
Position the machine at the lowest possible
position on the transport platform, with the
center of gravity of the load over center line of
the transport vehicle. Distribute partial loads to
ensure an even load on the axles on the
transport vehicle.
Secure the machine properly so it cannot slip,
slide, roll, tip over or fall, or cause the transport
vehicle to tip over under transport conditions.
Use anti-slip bases and linings, load-securing
straps and chains, clamping beams, protective
paddings, nets, edge protectors, etc. as needed
to properly secure the load. Consider all
possible transport conditions such as: heavy
braking, evasive maneuvers, and uneven or
rough roadways.
Adjust transport speed to the load, to the road/
traffic conditions and to the handling of the
transport vehicle.
Always use the proper tie-down points when
using straps and chains. See "Component
Identification" on page 10.
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Loading and Securing the Machine

Secure the loading ramps to the transport
vehicle before loading. Position the loading
ramps at the shallowest possible angle. Do not
exceed an angle of 15°. Only use ramps with
anti-skid surfaces.
Make sure the loading area is clear and access
to it is not obstructed.
Make sure the driver of the transport vehicle
knows the overall height, width and weight of
the vehicle, including the loaded machine,
before starting transport.
Know and follow the legal transport regulations
for the area in which the transport will occur.
Make sure the loading ramps are free of mud,
oil, grease, snow, ice, etc.
Know and follow the legal transport regulations
for the area in which the transport will occur.
Fig. 78 – Loading Ramp Placement
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WARNING
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