Beginner Safety Tips for Driving a Tractor

If you have recently started your farming operation and are searching for ways to handle your tractor safely and efficiently, you have arrived at the right place. Holder & Sons Equipment is your local equipment dealer in North Carolina, and we know a thing or two about operating heavy machinery. Our experts have created this guide to discuss a few safety measures to follow when driving your tractor—so keep reading to learn more.

Consult Your Owner’s Manual

The first thing to do after buying a tractor is to read your model’s owner’s manual. This handy resource has information about your machine’s safety mechanism and the products to use or avoid on your model. The manual will also carry any specific operating instructions that your manufacturer wants you to follow when operating your equipment.

Inspect Your Tractor

Stay on top of your tractor’s overall health condition by inspecting it regularly, preferably before each ride. Over time and with regular use, your machine can wear down significantly and necessitate that you repair it to continue using it safely. Conversely, proactive inspection helps identify problems before they become worse. So, examine your wheels, attachments, power takeoff shaft, and tires. You also want to top off any low-level oil or replace it as needed.

Be Well Rested

Operator fatigue is one of the leading causes of worksite accidents. To avoid jeopardizing your safety and the safety of others at your job site, ensure you rest well before getting into the tractor’s cab. Be prepared to handle your equipment physically and mentally and encourage other operators to adhere to this essential safety measure.

We hope you find these tips handy when operating your tractor. If you need more advice or want to upgrade your tractor to the latest model, visit Holder & Sons Equipment. We happily welcome our friends from Durham, Raleigh, and Greensboro, NC, so reach out today.