Re: Learned a lesson the hard way!

Posted by RodInNS on April 25, 2008 at 20:23:22 from (24.224.246.156):

In Reply to: Learned a lesson the hard way! posted by Larry59 on April 25, 2008 at 20:02:08:

You're lucky you wern't killed. Next time, sit in the seat and drop the forks.....
There are not too many mounted impliments that will allow a tractor to go over backwards. Some, but not many, and I doubt that forks will.
Learning to remain calm and knowing what the machine will do greatly increase your chances of surviving a sticky situation. Don't panic, just react by lowering the forks...

I actually had a tractor start to spin out today with a wagon train. The pavement was wet and the tractor started to spin a bit. I just let of for a second and snapped the FWD in. No problem. If I waited until I was going backwards with 11 tonne dragging me down the hill I wouldn't be sitting here now....
It wouldn't hurt you to play around a bit and learn what you can get away with; know the tractor's limits. Then you'll likely be a lot more comfortable in those situations.... and not so likely to head to the exit, and under a wheel.

Rod

Replies:

• Re: Learned a lesson the hard way! huh? 20:55:13 04/25/08 (2)
  • Re: Learned a lesson the hard way! RodInNS 21:50:00 04/25/08 (0)
  • Re: Learned a lesson the hard way! maplehillf 21:11:55 04/25/08 (0)

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