Tractor Safety Tips

Whether you’ve been driving a tractor for years or have just purchased your first model, it’s important to remember just how powerful—and therefore dangerous—a tractor can be. While this equipment’s brawn is incredibly helpful for tackling heavy-duty tasks around farms and large properties, it also means that they can very easily damage your property, the operator, or bystanders if used incorrectly. For tips on how to use a tractor safely, read through our article below. 

Inspect Your Tractor

Before you start your tractor up for the day, be sure to give your model a quick inspection before you get to work. Check your tractor for any signs of leaking, ensure that implements and attachments are safely secured, and double-check that wheels or tracks are still in good condition. Before you lift the parking brake and take off, confirm that safety accessories—such as seatbelts, mirrors, and signal lights—are all working properly. 

Drive Carefully

Tractors are large machines and aren’t typically very agile. As a result, you’ll need to drive your tractor very slowly, making sure to take wide turns and avoiding obstacles that could unbalance your model. When driving a tractor, do your best to avoid steep hills that could cause your tractor to roll over, and keep a sharp eye out for people or animals nearby that risk being injured by your machinery. 

Need more tips on how to operate, maintain, or drive your tractor? Then stop by TEC Equipment Rental and get the advice of our expert staff! Our helpful employees at our location here in Orangeburg, SC are here for any of your equipment needs, and we proudly serve the nearby cities of Columbia, Aiken, Yemasse, and Greeleyville, SC.