Great comparison. Tractors can be as deadly as firearms - Both when used carelessly.
There is no one list for tractor safety. EVERYTHING about a tractor needs to be done with safety in mind. ALWAYS.
Your on to a good start, just asking about safety. Tells me your safety minded. Again, good start.
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Couple more things come to mind:
If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, STOP. Your intuition is trying to tell you something. You do not need to prove anything to anybody. It is OK to be EXTRA careful.
ROPS is a good thing. If the tractor yopu end up with has it, use your seat belt in conjunction. Unfortunately, none of the older Fords had ROPS originally.
Tractors are a single rider machine. While most of us may be guilty of having the kid, or grandkid along for a ride, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS. If you have kids who want to tag along, use a trailer or the like. IS STILL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
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