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OPERATION
SMR-800 04/19 Operation Section 4-24
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
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Check with your local department of transportation to determine if it is legal to drive a skid steer on a public
roadway. Extreme caution should be used when transporting the skid steer and windrower on public roadways.
The skid steer must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and
flashing warning lights to alert drivers of the skid steer’s presence. Remember that roadways are primarily
designed for automotive drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out
for them. Check your side view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of
the skid steer’s slower speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are towing is wider
than the skid steer tire width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road.
When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road users. Pull to the side of the road
occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for
agricultural and industrial type equipment. Always stay alert when transporting the skid steer and implement on
public roads. Use caution and reduce speed if other vehicles or pedestrians are in the area.
12.2 Hauling the Skid Steer and Windrower
Before transporting a loaded skid steer and
windrower, measure the height and width
dimensions and gross weight of the complete
loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in
compliance with the legal limits set for the areas
that will be traveled through.
Use adequately sized and rated trailers and
equipment to transport the skid steer and
windrower. Consult an authorized dealer to
determine the proper equipment required. Using
adequately sized chains, heavy duty straps, cables
and/or binders, securely tie down both the front and
rear of the skid steer utilizing the proper tie down
locations as specified by the skid steer
manufacturer.
Arrange the chains so that when tightened, the
chains are pulling downward and against
themselves. Carefully tighten the securing chains or
other fasteners used as much as possible using
boomers or binders to apply maximum tension. Use
extreme care when attaching and removing the
securing devices as the extreme tension involved
when released has the potential to inflict serious
injury.
While hauling the skid steer and windrower, make occasional stops to check that the skid steer and windrower
have not moved or shifted and that the securing chains have maintained tension. If during transport a hard
braking, sharp turning, or swerving action was performed, stop at the next safe location to inspect the security
of the load.