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Grange Machinery Ltd. 
Sproatley Grange 
Hull 
HU11 4PT

M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711 
E: [email protected]
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk

Grange Machinery Ltd. 
Sproatley Grange 
Hull 
HU11 4PT

M: 07918 515385
T: 01482 815711 
E: [email protected]
W: www.grangemachinery.co.uk

This operator’s manual is for retention with the 

machine during all times of operation. If the 

machine is to be sold onto other users, please 

provide the manual as part of the transaction.

In the event that the manual becomes damaged 

beyond effective use, please contact the 

manufacturer for updated copies, stating the 

machine specification and serial number.

The contents of this operator manual are correct 

at the time of print but may be subject to additions 

and change at any time in the future.

This manual refers to the following Grange 

Machinery Ltd equipment;

1.0 Identification of manual

MACHINE TYPE

WORKING WIDTH

SERIAL NO’S

3m LDT

3m

The serial plate is located on the headstock of the Grange 3m LDT, as detailed in the photo below.

The Grange 3m LDT is designed for primary 

cultivation practices where soil pans need to be 

removed to allow root penetration and water 

infiltration. The discs cut through any surface 

trash and allow the legs to alleviate the subsurface 

compaction with minimal disturbance to the top soil 

and reducing moisture loss.

The Grange 3m LDT incorporates both a lower 

linkage arm assembly and a clevis hitch on the 

rear to allow secondary cultivation or seed drill 

equipment to be attached. Hence providing the 

solution for one pass seed establishment. 

1.1 Introduction to the Grange 3m LDT

1.2 Meanings and definitions

Throughout the manual various definitions are used. 

Their meanings are referred to here;

REFERENCE TERM

MEANING

2nd stage cultivation / seeding 

equipment

Cultivation or seeding equipment coupled to the Grange 3m LDT 

machine via the clevis hitch or 2 point linkage.

Ballast

Additional weights or other equipment to ensure tractor stability 

when the Grange 3m LDT equipment is in operation.

Qualified and experienced

A person (operator) who has received appropriate instruction 

and where necessary undertaken a qualification for operating the 

relevant machinery. The operator understands the health and safety 

procedures for use of the Grange 3m LDT.

Machines life cycle

The use by the owner of the Grange 3m LDT from delivery by 

the manufacturer to its end of operational life and subsequent 

authorised disposal.

The hazard symbol is used throughout the manual to highlight areas of 

importance to the operator. Please note the specific content referred to in 

these sections.

In the event of requiring further support beyond the content of this manual, please 

contact the manufacturer at;

Grange Machinery Ltd, Sproatley Grange, Hull, HU11 4PT 

www.grangemachinery.co.uk : 01482 815711

SERIAL PLATE LOCATION

Summary of Contents for 6m LDT

Page 1: ...ce Toolbar Operator Manual Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Manual reference GM 3mLDT Iss1 0...

Page 2: ...he Grange 3m LDT 14 8 3 Lift and lower rams depth control 15 8 4 Disc rams Depth control 16 8 5 Attachment option 17 9 0 Coupling up 19 10 0 Setting up machine for work 21 10 1 Clevis hitch 23 11 0 Tr...

Page 3: ...l and reducing moisture loss The Grange 3m LDT incorporates both a lower linkage arm assembly and a clevis hitch on the rear to allow secondary cultivation or seed drill equipment to be attached Hence...

Page 4: ...of the manual before use Non compliance with safety instructions can lead to warranty claims becoming invalid Grange Machinery Ltd shall not be responsible for any damage caused by the use of spare pa...

Page 5: ...eeding equipment in accordance with relevant operators manual Verify tractor front ballast requirements LOW MEDIUM Transportation on the public highway Road traffic incident with other road users Coll...

Page 6: ...hine to inform the operator of the appropriate procedures to prevent harm to themselves or others persons nearby These refer to the following procedures where operator interaction with the Grange 3m L...

Page 7: ...ere a hydraulic braking supply is required for 2nd stage cultivation seeding equipment this facility will be incorporated into the auxiliary valve assembly on the rear Ref Section 8 0 component inform...

Page 8: ...ansport and field working modes before commencing operations When going from the transport mode to working mode for the Grange 3m LDT always make sure no people are in distance of been hurt or trapped...

Page 9: ...ervices to operate the Grange 3m LDT FIG 3 0 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 2 X DOUBLE ACTING HYDRAULIC SERVICES TO OPERATE AND FUNCTION THE GRANGE 3M LDT 8 3 Lift and lower rams depth control FIG 3 0 COMPO...

Page 10: ...SINGLE DISC RAM LOCATED CENTRALLY BELOW THE HEADSTOCK FIG 3 0 COMPONENT INFORMATION FIG 3 0 COMPONENT INFORMATION MAIN BEAM LIFT AND LOWER RAM 8 5 Attachment options INCH FREE FLOW RETURN 7 PIN LIGHT...

Page 11: ...e linkage balls to the centre of the lifting eyes e g the Grange 3m LDT centre of gravity Please refer to the definitions in the table in section 9 0 which identifies the variables which are required...

Page 12: ...the Grange 3m LDT 1250Kg to establish an overall kilogram loading on the tractor hitch value IR Please note that the maximum mass of seed or other materials held in a hopper in the 2nd stage cultivati...

Page 13: ...with hydraulic and electrical connections 10 1 Clevis hitch The mass of the rear clevis hitch on the Grange 3m LDT equipment has a mass of 45kg Therefore the safe working procedure is to put the coupl...

Page 14: ...s of the tractor apply the handbrake stop the engine i Using the tractor hydraulics lower the three point linkage to position the rear attachment of the hitch of the Grange 3m LDT to resemble the same...

Page 15: ...s on the lower leg outside face when replacing the shear bolt iv Replacement of the tines when worn v Replacement of the cutting discs when worn vi Replacement of the cutting disc bearings when failur...

Page 16: ...ation spray oils to free up bolts to facilitate ease of removal 13 1 Replacing shear bolts FIG 15 0 SHEAR BOLT WITH SHEAR PLANE RED LINE LOWER LEG 15MM YELLOW LINE UPPER LEG 20MM FIG 16 0 SHEAR BOLT L...

Page 17: ...the ground Bearing failure Bearings are sealed although do have a finite life Remove disc section and contact Grange Machinery Ltd personnel for sourcing replacements and additional spares 5 0 Trash b...

Page 18: ...UMBER DESCRIPTION SP 0002 Shear Bolt Leg Bottom GMSB Shear Bolt SP 0003 Leg Top SP 0023 Hydraulic Reset Leg Bottom SP 0022 Hydraulic Reset Leg Top SP 0007 Cutting Disc REF COMPONENT DETAIL QUANTITY OF...

Page 19: ...uipment the tractor machine combination can become unstable The following expression can be applied for the calculation of the minimum ballasting at the front IF min which allows to have a load on the...

Page 20: ...U11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachin...

Page 21: ...40 Grange Machinery Ltd Sproatley Grange Hull HU11 4PT M 07918 515385 T 01482 815711 E rjones grangemachinery co uk W www grangemachinery co uk Notes...

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