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CHOOSING THE TRACTOR
ATTENTION:
In the above example, the recommended tractor should have minimal gross weight
of 11,023.1 lb.
NOTE:
The above values are used as an orientation. The correct values must be obtained
using real data of your equipment.
CHOOSING THE TRACTOR CONSIDERING THE LOAD TO BE TRANSPORTED
Different working conditions lead us to adopt the following criterion for choosing the
tractor:
- Check the sprayer weight on the identification plate.
- Check the tank capacity.
Ex.: Sprayer weight (Advance 3000 AM-18)
= 4,409.24 lb
Tank
capacity =
792.51
gallons
The tractor gross weight should be at least equal to the sprayer gross weight.
Ex.: Sprayer net weight (Advance 3000 AM-18)
= 4,409.24 lb
Filled up tank
= 792.51gallons (approximately 4,409.24 lb)
Sprayer gross weight
= 11,023,1 lb
Tractor gross weight = 5000 kg or more.
For the sprayers with Vortex system (air assisted boom), also follow the table below that
indicate the ideal tractor to work with these sprayers which are provided with a fan and,
therefore, consume more power of the tractor's engine in relation to the ground declivity and
the working speed that will be developed.
This table is just indicative. The value related to the tractor's power can range in other
situations according to the tractor's weight, tire type, ground type among others.
Ground declivity
Speed
3.72 mph
6.21 mph
10%
20%
90 HP
110 HP
115 HP
150 HP
Tractor recommended power