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Great video for new tractor owners. I grew up on a farm you are right about thinking ahead. Tractor got away from a farmer went down a hill ran into the woods at bottom and broke tractor in two, my dad took over to see it so I would see and learn from someone’s mistake. Stuck in my mind even to day, it was over 50 year ago.
I've been around farm equipment, tractors my whole life and what always amazes me is to see a very experienced operator, another farmer turn his tractor over, or run over something. My point is don't get complacent, always no matter how many years you've been around always remember you have to be as safe on the first day as you are on your last.
Same here but only a few short years ago an old timer down the road had trouble starting his tractor, so what did he do, he jumped off and stuck a screwdriver into the solenoid of the starter motor to force it to crank which happened to be between the front and back tires, well guess what happened when it started, I'm sad to say it ran him over ( because it was in gear ) & he died screaming in pain from internal injuries for an hour possibly longer. I'll never forget this one & I'm glad I wasn't there to see it because it's such a sad story.
More experience is typically worse for these kinds of accidents. When we log lots of hours we get comfortable with everything and become complacent. Every bad situation I've always found myself in was when I was tired or bored while operating.
I see the same stuff with tree stands and chainsaws. Why we get complacent with things that will kill you, or at best, mame you for life, I'll never know.
As a new tractor owner, I have been watching these videos religiously. Knowledge is power and I have definitely gained a ton of knowledge from your videos.
A very timely video, way to easy to develop the “ it won’t happen to me, I know my machine “ attitude. The best safety refresher that I have seen in a very long time. Thank you.
I have a JD 4400 with a 430 front loader. I am in the process of widening my wheel base and adding wheel weights. Watching your show has made me realize adding weight to the back is also extremely important. Love your channel keep up the great work
Great channel and content!! I always find something interesting and/or entertaining here. I learned to drive an 8N on our farm when I was 9 years old. I was backing a cotton wagon loaded with hay into the barn the next year. now at 54 The one thing that I can say with certainty is most things that happen, do so from complacent negligence OR being in a hurry. If we all slow down a bit, we will have time to further enjoy this life we have been given. GOD bless the farmer and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
I live in “hill” country and constantly taking precautions as I use my JD 3038e. I’ve followed your videos for past 2 years and take your suggestions to heart - thanks. Still need to add wheel spaces. It is on my to-do list.
This is such an important message! I hope everyone watches this and learns from this warning. Thank you for sharing! The weight on the back of the tractor will be very beneficial.
Love this channel I'm a first time tractor owner of the 1025r .I have hills on my property and always thinking about rolling over.im definitely thinking about wheel spacers thanks for the info.
I think very useful content. I've grown up on farms, and unfortunately lost family and friends to accidents with tractors. 4 additional areas of really critical safety that I unfortunately know from accidents: 1. Hydraulics. Don't get under a loader or 3pl implement, or anything else hydraulically without appropriate safety supports etc. in place. Or in a place where anything can be crushed. 2. Don't step off the tractor and leave kids (that can touch controls) and go attach an implement at the back or front of the tractor, or open a gate etc. 3. You kinda covered this in starting, but either be in the seat - or well back from the machine - if it's starting. 4. Stand reasonably clear of any machine that is on, or has anyone at the controls. That persons foot may slip/hit the wrong thing and that machine or implement be quickly on top of you.
The extra weight on the rear end is a nice addition to add to the feeling of safety and stability of your tractor. However, just because you add extra weight to the tractor doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind, as the operator is ultimately responsible to operate their machine in a safe manner.
After going downhill for the first time; with bags of concrete on a pallet on the front, I decided it was time to watch a few of these videos on how to safely operate my tractor in different situations. Thank you for the clear and precise presentation.
Safety, safety, safety. So good to see your emphasis on this topic. I'm considering a new sub/compact and having all the extra weights and importance to balance is great to know. Thank you for teaching and helping for those just starting in the exciting world of tractors.
Great video! I am a relatively new Kubota L3901 tractor owner. I have been really surprised at how easily the tractor can tilt. Your video was very beneficial and I’m sure it will help newbies and veteran tractor owners stay safe.
It’s also important to note the hitch height on the torque part. Having a high hitch above the axle height allows the tractor to rotate around the axle. A low hitch, below the axle height, typically prevents upward rotation of the front end during heavy torque.
@@LongBinh70 they used to have safety films on TV about this and other things in the sixties here in Britain, they were short and filled an advert slot.
As a 44 year Paramedic who lives in a rural area. Your video is spot on. I have personally seen the gambit from lucky and no significant injury to severe trauma and dismemberment to death. Tractors are not to be underestimated as to how dangerous they can be when there razor thin limits are crossed. Keep up the videos they are great
A good lesson for the new tractor owner and a great refresher for those who think they are experienced. Years ago, I had an uncle with a Ford 8n. Whenever he was going to pull anything heavy with a chain, he always attached a brushhog on the three point first to help limit any 'back-flip'. My grandfather had an old Farmall M with tricycle setup . I'm almost embarrassed to say that when I was MUCH younger, I had the front tires 4 or 5 feet off the ground multiple times..... Today, something like that would scare the crap out of me.
Yes, and I will add remember when you change implements, ie the speed you disk may not be safe for throwing seed. I got reminded of this last week, thankfully not a rollover but my ass ate the seat cover.
Good to see you speak about safety. Never enough discussion on this topic. Most of us think we will be fine even when we know we are pushing the limits of our machines.
We’ve all had that “Holy S##t” moment because we do before we think. This is a great video to keep going back to reminding us the dangers of the monster we are riding.
Some good points , the first tip, "too much torque" to avoid always pull from below the centre of the rear axle, not the top link, always the draw bar. The PTO the absolute golden rule. I watch a lot of TH-cam farmers, too many implements with failed PTO guards especially static machinery such as augers, and conveyors. Always have the rops in the correct position. Good safety video. A friend of mine lost his arm in a round baler, I'm always encouraging farmers/machinery operators to have the best safety attitude.
Biggest safety feature of a tractor is the operator's common sense. "The hurried'er I go, the behind'er I get" is a phrase I've heard a lot amongst the older generations, and there are mountains of truth in that phrase.
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A couple weeks after we moved onto the old family farm in 2001, I borrowed my uncle's Ford 1920 and went down to the creek to get several scoops of gravel to put on the new driveway. About the 3rd or 4th trip, I had really overfilled the bucket and as I looked backwards to reverse out of the creek bed, I did not realize my hand was still on the control just enough to continue raising the bucket. As I was backing up I suddenly felt the tractor lurch to one side and as I quickly turned my head back to the front, I saw the bucket was at near max height and was starting to tip the tractor over towards the creek bed. I don't think I ever slammed that control so hard forward so fast in the 14 years I had use of that tractor! I saved it from going over-but just barely. Scared me so bad I never did it again!
I’ve just recently purchased a tractor for our small farm and I greatly appreciate these safety tips. Definitely learned from this video and will be putting the tips into practice. Thanks
Would love to see add on ballast weight options for back blades. They are never heavy enough to cut into dry hard ground and they are one of the most common attachments.
Liked the footage of real accidents. I feel like my hills aren't so bad after seeing some of those. Would love to have a shovel/rake slot on the implement and a 5 gallon bucket holder.
Even so, I would still work slowly and consciously. I mostly only have gentle hills on my property (except around the creek where it's even more dangerous), but before I took over on the property, my grandmother had managed to flip her little garden tractor before, trying to clean up the bank of said creek. Luckily she was fine, but a scary situation for sure.
I have been using small tractors for almost 60 years. From a Ford 8N to my John Deere 1025R. The new safety system are the best and have kept me out of trouble in many ways over the years. Like the information you put out with your videos.
@@woodboss270 no theres no such documented term called translock. It is called differential lock or diff lock for short. When you push the pedal down or flip the switch you're locking left and right axles together at the differential. Locking the transmission would cause a machine to not move at all and is used in drag racing for staging a car at the line and is called a trans brake. Tractors have Differential Locks, not trans locks.
I was taught when the ROPS is up, the seatbelt is on, but when the ROPS is down (folded) the seatbelt is off. The ROPS isn’t to keep it from rolling over again and again, it’s to keep you from being crushed if it does.
This is not only great information but can save a life. I have heard numerous news reports over the years on how someone was seriously injured or killed due to tractor rolling or tipping over. Thank You
Going up on a farm with many pieces of heavy equipment, I was always told to stop, look at your surroundings, go slow, speed is not your friend, and most importantly, stay focused on what you are doing. When you get to comfortable things can go awry. Always good to have reminders about safety.
i bought my first tractor this summer. I am amazed as I have found all the various implements that I now need. Thanks for the channel. I have learned a lot from you. I plan to be a customer soon.
Another great video. My father got very lucky years ago when he rolled over our riding lawnmower while cutting the hill behind our house. Thanks again, Ed
Your new Versabracket and the package bundle looks like a real winner. Recently bought the JU Fab Works hooks for my 1025r and they are great, I highly recommend. Your comments on safety are really on point. At the church we attended when we lived in MN we had a 4WD JD Compact tractor with a mower deck and plenty of hills. One of the guys who occasionally used it took it out of 4WD and forgot to put it away with the it engaged. One of our other volunteers took it out to mow and didn't realize the 4WD wasn't engaged. He rolled it and if it wasn't for the ROP and wearing a seat belt it would have been fatal. Regarding the PTO comment, that is the reason my father-in-law decided to retire from farming. His best friend was working with his son and got careless and was pulled into the PTO in front of his son. Farming and working with heavy equipment is potentially dangerous, so safety first is a must. Great channel with excellent content.
Bought a new tractor 2 months ago and really enjoy all the info I’m getting out of your videos . Thank you. That weight bar bracket and weights seems the way to go . Again thank you.
Your videos on safety are spot on and it can't be emphasized enough. It's when folks get too comfortable with equipment, and/or take shortcuts that accidents happen.
Great Safety reminders, especially disabling the seat sensor. So easy to get in the habit of getting on and off with the tractor running. Appreciate you making this video.
I'm tractor shopping, looking for a subcompact like a 1025R and have been learning a LOT from your videos. I've been wondering about a ballast box, this solution makes more sense.
Thank you for the video on tractor safety. I am getting a tractor this spring to take care of a new property. Never owned one before, so unaware of the hazards. This video could safe lives and protect people from serious injuries. Good job of helping to protect the consumer.
Excellent use of a video!!! I often refer to these tractors as, "mailbox tractors", the manufacturer did not intend for them to have actual use or ballast would be standard equipment by law!!! I always used ROPS up-belt on, ROPS down--belt off! You may have saved severe people with this video. It would be great to win but I have ballast, great idea just the same for a winning prize! Thank you for this presentation!
Found your channel while I was looking to buy my first Tractor, Love all the info you put out to us. I am buying a 1025R. thank you for all your help and experience that i will need learning how to use this tractor properly and watching to see what new products I cant live without!
Nice points. Two things you covered that I find folks don't understand are that there are no front brakes in 2wd, and that the front axle is on a pivot so if your rear end picks up, you're immediately tipping.
This video will definitely raise awarness to tractor safety and should prevent mishaps only takes a split second to change your life forever great content
Thanks for posting the safety bulletins, I noticed when I removed by backhoe from my 2025r that it doesn't take much weight in the bucket to make it get squirrely maneuvering it around even with fluid in my tires, adding the box blade helps but it is no where near the weight of the backhoe so I am considering adding rear wheel weights. Keep the videos coming they are really informative.
JUST PURCHASED JD 3038E, CORRECTION, MY WIFE PURCHASED JD 3038E. ITS NICE I HAVE A BACKUP TO WHAT I EXPLAIN ABOUT SAFETY, USING THE SCARECROWS FOR PTO DANGERS WAS A EYE OPENER FOR HER! THANKS. LOOK FORWARD TO BUYING YOUR GOODS. GREAT JOB!!!!
The video really brings a lot of attention to some of the things we take for granted when using a tractor! This information will surely prevent serious injury, and save the life of any tractor owner. Thank you for putting this video together.
This is such a great video. Got my first tractor (Kubota 2380) this year and have watched so many of your videos just to try and decide what I wanted to get and to learn how to use it. I did get my tires filled because of your videos and saving to get the wheel spacers. Ballast weight is still on my list as well and this would be a huge upgrade. Thanks again for all of your videos. They have really helped out this new tractor owner.
Never involved in Ag as profession, however I have own and used several tractor and equipment over the years. Unfortunately I have known several people seriously injured or killed by tractors or attached equipment. PTO'S cost 1 a leg, 1 lost arm and foot to running equipment, 1 had two rollovers the second was fatal and 1 fell while working from a raised front-end loader. Good video and good advice!
I own a john deere 4066m heavy duty with a loader, to make it safe always keep the rops up and seat belt on and add enough weight. I have the tires full and 800 lb of wheel weights and keep the 4 wheel drive engaged. Stay safe and great video.
i just got my tractor and i don't have rear weights yet. i was going to make one out of a 50 gallon drum. right now i got the rear tires filled and a tiller mounted on the rear but it isn't quite enough...awesome video...good stuff to know...
I did have a rollover with a JD 2025R. I am still not sure how it happen but I was in an incline cleaning and suddenly I was no longer perpendicular to the incline. I walked out of it like nothing happen but was sore for a week!!!! My wife prohibit me to use the tractor or ….. get something bigger!!!!! Now I have a 4052M with fluid on tyres and tyre expanders and I always work with a heavy implement on the back. The weights are a fantastic thing. Thanks for the great video!
Excellent video. I found out the hard way- multiple pass down a small hill can draw a small amount of moisture to the surface making the next pass a slippery slope. Thanks for the tips.
Very good topic. Safety is the #1 rule. We all can try to get a job done quickly, and things can go bad in a split second. Slow and steady wins the race. Or with a loader, slow, low and steady wins the day.
I've been shopping for a 3ph trailer mover that's sturdy enough to skid logs, and that Versabracket looks like a great combo! Thanks for putting good tips and content out there; you've probably saved a life or two without even knowing it.
Good tips! I can relate to the runaway one. I recently went down a hill with some weight on the front and forgot I was in 2WD. Back wheels got a bit light and it just started sliding down. Whatever was on my forks thankfully fell off and I regained traction. It scared the hell out of me and won’t be doing that in 2WD again.
I got rid of my ballast box and use my box blade as my rear weight carrier now. Especially when I haul rocks, etc. I'd love a chance to win this versabracket (and weights). On the safety piece, I've rolled my 1025R in my drainage culvert running too sideways. I thought the angle wasn't too steep to mow it, which it wasn't, but at the end, when I turned to get out of it, the angle increased and I tipped. Fortunately, the ROPS saved my life, and I NO LONGER do that. Cheers and thanks for all the awesome content. Keep em comin.
I have a new 1025r and I have found out that you have to respect the power it does have. Thanks for putting out videos that remind us how dangerous these things really are!
As always, great info. Years ago came very close to going over backwards, when skidding logs, and one caught on a stump, in a split second I was looking at the sky, and was sure that the tractor was going to break in half when it slammed to the ground. Pre-ROPS days...
GWT videos helped me learn about tractors, safety, implements, and so much more. I watched a ton of them before purchasing a John Deere 5075. I’m a complete newbie with some great you tube knowledge, a new tractor, and some land to hone my skills. Thanks for sharing!!
I love all your videos, I just got my 2025R with a cab and I used a lot of your videos to help in my decision making process. Thank you for what you do!!
Love the new ballast weight option. Especially the fact it’s multi functional. Anything that has more than one use or purpose is always a winner in my book.
Long time subscriber here from Minnesota, your videos are so informative and relevant for both new tractor owners and experienced operators. Keep the quality videos and information coming!
Great information regarding the tipping point for these small tractors. I have a JD 1025R like the one featured in your video and I've had it on 3 wheels (one rear) twice and it scared me to death. Thanks for the knowledge to add weights on the PTO and wheels. Expanding the rear footprint is also a great idea. The compact tractors are super handy to have around but take your time and keep your loads low.
I agree, I have attempted to move Ford without disengagement of the parking brake. I always worry afterwards if it will hold the tractor when it counts. I’m ready to put a post it note in the area as a reminder. Great safety video.
Good points. We have a 1025r that the kids are looking forward to learning to operate. Showed the kids this video so safety is instilled in their minds.
I just stumbled across your channel on TH-cam. I've been running tractors and heavy equipment for over 50 years and luckily thanks to a little skill and a lot of luck, I've never had a serious accident. I did loan my Kubota B20 to a neighbor that was experienced at running heavy equipment including backhoes. He rolled it over and was saved from any injury by the ROPS. Luckily he was not hurt. The incident was caught on his security cameras and we watched it several times. He had the bucket down low and was working a side hill that he had already traversed numerous times with no issues. When it rolled, it happened so fast and without warning that there was no chance to turn into it! It was a wake up call and a learning experience for both of us and thankfully only his pride was hurt! We can never stop learning!
Great advice......one suggestion for people on the ground is stay 30 feet away until tractor is not moving and attachments are on the ground....and never behind a mower while in operation.
I just bought a Kubota B2650 I am considering Bora wheel spacers. I loaded rear tires with beet juice. That made it much more stable But I think I will get 4" spacers. This weight bar looks like a possibility also.
Picking up my new tractor in a few weeks…appreciate the tips on weights as I am in the mountains and been trying to figure out safest solution for my hilly terrain.
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Great video. I only operate my tractor on dirt and rough terrain so I leave it in 4WD all the time. Loaders can still do you in !
Great video for new tractor owners.
I grew up on a farm you are right about thinking ahead.
Tractor got away from a farmer went down a hill ran into the woods at bottom and broke tractor in two, my dad took over to see it so I would see and learn from someone’s mistake. Stuck in my mind even to day, it was over 50 year ago.
Courtney,
Are you going to design and sell a 2 row 3 point weight bracket?
Thanks
I just bought a Kubota L2501. I thank you for your safety tips. Its scary.
I use my 2032r on uneven ground all the time, I believe in keeping my bucket as low as possible, and my 3 point hitch
I've been around farm equipment, tractors my whole life and what always amazes me is to see a very experienced operator, another farmer turn his tractor over, or run over something. My point is don't get complacent, always no matter how many years you've been around always remember you have to be as safe on the first day as you are on your last.
Same here but only a few short years ago an old timer down the road had trouble starting his tractor, so what did he do, he jumped off and stuck a screwdriver into the solenoid of the starter motor to force it to crank which happened to be between the front and back tires, well guess what happened when it started, I'm sad to say it ran him over ( because it was in gear ) & he died screaming in pain from internal injuries for an hour possibly longer. I'll never forget this one & I'm glad I wasn't there to see it because it's such a sad story.
More experience is typically worse for these kinds of accidents. When we log lots of hours we get comfortable with everything and become complacent. Every bad situation I've always found myself in was when I was tired or bored while operating.
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I see the same stuff with tree stands and chainsaws. Why we get complacent with things that will kill you, or at best, mame you for life, I'll never know.
As a new tractor owner, I have been watching these videos religiously. Knowledge is power and I have definitely gained a ton of knowledge from your videos.
A very timely video, way to easy to develop the “ it won’t happen to me, I know my machine “ attitude. The best safety refresher that I have seen in a very long time. Thank you.
I have a JD 4400 with a 430 front loader. I am in the process of widening my wheel base and adding wheel weights. Watching your show has made me realize adding weight to the back is also extremely important. Love your channel keep up the great work
Always good to have a "reset" for tractor safety. No matter how long you've been operating. Thank Good Works Tractors.
Great channel and content!! I always find something interesting and/or entertaining here. I learned to drive an 8N on our farm when I was 9 years old. I was backing a cotton wagon loaded with hay into the barn the next year. now at 54 The one thing that I can say with certainty is most things that happen, do so from complacent negligence OR being in a hurry. If we all slow down a bit, we will have time to further enjoy this life we have been given. GOD bless the farmer and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
I live in “hill” country and constantly taking precautions as I use my JD 3038e. I’ve followed your videos for past 2 years and take your suggestions to heart - thanks. Still need to add wheel spaces. It is on my to-do list.
Just bought a 3038e but have not picked it up.
Had them add wheel weights load tires and make sure tires are as wide as can be.
This is such an important message! I hope everyone watches this and learns from this warning. Thank you for sharing! The weight on the back of the tractor will be very beneficial.
Love this channel I'm a first time tractor owner of the 1025r .I have hills on my property and always thinking about rolling over.im definitely thinking about wheel spacers thanks for the info.
I think very useful content.
I've grown up on farms, and unfortunately lost family and friends to accidents with tractors. 4 additional areas of really critical safety that I unfortunately know from accidents:
1. Hydraulics. Don't get under a loader or 3pl implement, or anything else hydraulically without appropriate safety supports etc. in place. Or in a place where anything can be crushed.
2. Don't step off the tractor and leave kids (that can touch controls) and go attach an implement at the back or front of the tractor, or open a gate etc.
3. You kinda covered this in starting, but either be in the seat - or well back from the machine - if it's starting.
4. Stand reasonably clear of any machine that is on, or has anyone at the controls. That persons foot may slip/hit the wrong thing and that machine or implement be quickly on top of you.
The extra weight on the rear end is a nice addition to add to the feeling of safety and stability of your tractor. However, just because you add extra weight to the tractor doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind, as the operator is ultimately responsible to operate their machine in a safe manner.
Love this channel! As a young tractor owner, I would rather learn from other people's past mistakes. Keep em coming!
After going downhill for the first time; with bags of concrete on a pallet on the front, I decided it was time to watch a few of these videos on how to safely operate my tractor in different situations. Thank you for the clear and precise presentation.
Safety, safety, safety. So good to see your emphasis on this topic. I'm considering a new sub/compact and having all the extra weights and importance to balance is great to know. Thank you for teaching and helping for those just starting in the exciting world of tractors.
Excellent reminder about safety. The versa bracket looks like a good solution for ballast, chainsaw holder, and hooks!
Great video! I am a relatively new Kubota L3901 tractor owner. I have been really surprised at how easily the tractor can tilt. Your video was very beneficial and I’m sure it will help newbies and veteran tractor owners stay safe.
If everyone on TH-cam would educate their subscribers and watchers like you do we would all be better off. Good Job!
It’s also important to note the hitch height on the torque part. Having a high hitch above the axle height allows the tractor to rotate around the axle. A low hitch, below the axle height, typically prevents upward rotation of the front end during heavy torque.
Old Fords were famous for killing operators because attaching a tow rope to the top link was very tempting. Drawbar under the axle is best.
Absolutely! Always use the drawbar to hook to chains for pulling. This makes sure you are pulling below the centerline of the axle.
@@LongBinh70 they used to have safety films on TV about this and other things in the sixties here in Britain, they were short and filled an advert slot.
Both my MF 235 and 1050 still have the factory draw bar hard to wheel stand them pulling off it .
Back in high school I knew two people killed by flipping the tractor.
As a 44 year Paramedic who lives in a rural area. Your video is spot on. I have personally seen the gambit from lucky and no significant injury to severe trauma and dismemberment to death. Tractors are not to be underestimated as to how dangerous they can be when there razor thin limits are crossed. Keep up the videos they are great
A good lesson for the new tractor owner and a great refresher for those who think they are experienced. Years ago, I had an uncle with a Ford 8n. Whenever he was going to pull anything heavy with a chain, he always attached a brushhog on the three point first to help limit any 'back-flip'. My grandfather had an old Farmall M with tricycle setup . I'm almost embarrassed to say that when I was MUCH younger, I had the front tires 4 or 5 feet off the ground multiple times..... Today, something like that would scare the crap out of me.
One thing I would add to the side hill and or rollover situations is speed, sometimes just going as slow as possible can make all the difference.
Yes, and I will add remember when you change implements, ie the speed you disk may not be safe for throwing seed. I got reminded of this last week, thankfully not a rollover but my ass ate the seat cover.
Good to see you speak about safety. Never enough discussion on this topic. Most of us think we will be fine even when we know we are pushing the limits of our machines.
We’ve all had that “Holy S##t” moment because we do before we think. This is a great video to keep going back to reminding us the dangers of the monster we are riding.
Great video. I’m definitely looking into widening my rear wheel’s stance
Some good points , the first tip, "too much torque" to avoid always pull from below the centre of the rear axle, not the top link, always the draw bar. The PTO the absolute golden rule. I watch a lot of TH-cam farmers, too many implements with failed PTO guards especially static machinery such as augers, and conveyors. Always have the rops in the correct position. Good safety video. A friend of mine lost his arm in a round baler, I'm always encouraging farmers/machinery operators to have the best safety attitude.
Biggest safety feature of a tractor is the operator's common sense. "The hurried'er I go, the behind'er I get" is a phrase I've heard a lot amongst the older generations, and there are mountains of truth in that phrase.
THANK YOU, AND ALSO IT`S SOMETHING YOU CAN`T TEACH VERY EASY. WE SHOLUD NOT HAVE TO PAY THE HIGH COSTS WE HAVE TO JUST TO IDIOT PROFF EVERY THING THESE DAYS.
A couple weeks after we moved onto the old family farm in 2001, I borrowed my uncle's Ford 1920 and went down to the creek to get several scoops of gravel to put on the new driveway. About the 3rd or 4th trip, I had really overfilled the bucket and as I looked backwards to reverse out of the creek bed, I did not realize my hand was still on the control just enough to continue raising the bucket. As I was backing up I suddenly felt the tractor lurch to one side and as I quickly turned my head back to the front, I saw the bucket was at near max height and was starting to tip the tractor over towards the creek bed. I don't think I ever slammed that control so hard forward so fast in the 14 years I had use of that tractor! I saved it from going over-but just barely. Scared me so bad I never did it again!
Good instincts!
I’ve just recently purchased a tractor for our small farm and I greatly appreciate these safety tips. Definitely learned from this video and will be putting the tips into practice. Thanks
Would love to see add on ballast weight options for back blades. They are never heavy enough to cut into dry hard ground and they are one of the most common attachments.
I just hang suit case weight on mine. Same for the box blade. Works like a charm.
Use cast iron barbell weights on a 1" shaft welded somewhere out of the way.
I welded a box onto my box blade to stack concrete blocks into.
Liked the footage of real accidents. I feel like my hills aren't so bad after seeing some of those. Would love to have a shovel/rake slot on the implement and a 5 gallon bucket holder.
Even so, I would still work slowly and consciously. I mostly only have gentle hills on my property (except around the creek where it's even more dangerous), but before I took over on the property, my grandmother had managed to flip her little garden tractor before, trying to clean up the bank of said creek. Luckily she was fine, but a scary situation for sure.
Why don't you have one?
I have been using small tractors for almost 60 years. From a Ford 8N to my John Deere 1025R. The new safety system are the best and have kept me out of trouble in many ways over the years. Like the information you put out with your videos.
Use your translock when climbing hills, even in fwd you can loose traction with one wheel, causing it to spin,and the others to reverse
I think you're referring to differential lock.
Same thing
@@woodboss270 no theres no such documented term called translock. It is called differential lock or diff lock for short. When you push the pedal down or flip the switch you're locking left and right axles together at the differential. Locking the transmission would cause a machine to not move at all and is used in drag racing for staging a car at the line and is called a trans brake. Tractors have Differential Locks, not trans locks.
I was taught when the ROPS is up, the seatbelt is on, but when the ROPS is down (folded) the seatbelt is off. The ROPS isn’t to keep it from rolling over again and again, it’s to keep you from being crushed if it does.
This is not only great information but can save a life. I have heard numerous news reports over the years on how someone was seriously injured or killed due to tractor rolling or tipping over. Thank You
Going up on a farm with many pieces of heavy equipment, I was always told to stop, look at your surroundings, go slow, speed is not your friend, and most importantly, stay focused on what you are doing. When you get to comfortable things can go awry. Always good to have reminders about safety.
Great advice. I have had a tractor accident that resulted in a hospital stay and surgery. I now watch all of your videos possible.
I appreciate the safety recommendations. I’m new to tractors but have applied many of the techniques in my 4x4 off road adventures.
Thank you for the safety tips, I've operated tractors all my life and being reminded of the dangers is always a good thing.
i bought my first tractor this summer. I am amazed as I have found all the various implements that I now need. Thanks for the channel. I have learned a lot from you. I plan to be a customer soon.
Another great video. My father got very lucky years ago when he rolled over our riding lawnmower while cutting the hill behind our house. Thanks again, Ed
Your new Versabracket and the package bundle looks like a real winner. Recently bought the JU Fab Works hooks for my 1025r and they are great, I highly recommend. Your comments on safety are really on point. At the church we attended when we lived in MN we had a 4WD JD Compact tractor with a mower deck and plenty of hills. One of the guys who occasionally used it took it out of 4WD and forgot to put it away with the it engaged. One of our other volunteers took it out to mow and didn't realize the 4WD wasn't engaged. He rolled it and if it wasn't for the ROP and wearing a seat belt it would have been fatal. Regarding the PTO comment, that is the reason my father-in-law decided to retire from farming. His best friend was working with his son and got careless and was pulled into the PTO in front of his son. Farming and working with heavy equipment is potentially dangerous, so safety first is a must. Great channel with excellent content.
Glad you are reminding everyone about how quickly a problem can arise on the tractor. We all get comfortable , THANKS for the reminder
Bought a new tractor 2 months ago and really enjoy all the info I’m getting out of your videos . Thank you. That weight bar bracket and weights seems the way to go . Again thank you.
Your videos on safety are spot on and it can't be emphasized enough. It's when folks get too comfortable with equipment, and/or take shortcuts that accidents happen.
Great Safety reminders, especially disabling the seat sensor. So easy to get in the habit of getting on and off with the tractor running. Appreciate you making this video.
I'm tractor shopping, looking for a subcompact like a 1025R and have been learning a LOT from your videos. I've been wondering about a ballast box, this solution makes more sense.
Thank you for the video on tractor safety. I am getting a tractor this spring to take care of a new property. Never owned one before, so unaware of the hazards. This video could safe lives and protect people from serious injuries. Good job of helping to protect the consumer.
Excellent use of a video!!! I often refer to these tractors as, "mailbox tractors", the manufacturer did not intend for them to have actual use or ballast would be standard equipment by law!!! I always used ROPS up-belt on, ROPS down--belt off! You may have saved severe people with this video. It would be great to win but I have ballast, great idea just the same for a winning prize! Thank you for this presentation!
GREAT INFORMATION!! I AM 9 MONTHS INTO FIRST TRACTOR(JD 3038E) ON 30 ACRE FARM VERY HELPFUL THINGS THAT ARE GREAT FOR NEW TRACTOR OPERATORS.
Found your channel while I was looking to buy my first Tractor, Love all the info you put out to us. I am buying a 1025R. thank you for all your help and experience that i will need learning how to use this tractor properly and watching to see what new products I cant live without!
Nice points. Two things you covered that I find folks don't understand are that there are no front brakes in 2wd, and that the front axle is on a pivot so if your rear end picks up, you're immediately tipping.
This video will definitely raise awarness to tractor safety and should prevent mishaps only takes a split second to change your life forever great content
Thanks for posting the safety bulletins, I noticed when I removed by backhoe from my 2025r that it doesn't take much weight in the bucket to make it get squirrely maneuvering it around even with fluid in my tires, adding the box blade helps but it is no where near the weight of the backhoe so I am considering adding rear wheel weights. Keep the videos coming they are really informative.
JUST PURCHASED JD 3038E, CORRECTION, MY WIFE PURCHASED JD 3038E. ITS NICE I HAVE A BACKUP TO WHAT I EXPLAIN ABOUT SAFETY, USING THE SCARECROWS FOR PTO DANGERS WAS A EYE OPENER FOR HER! THANKS. LOOK FORWARD TO BUYING YOUR GOODS. GREAT JOB!!!!
The video really brings a lot of attention to some of the things we take for granted when using a tractor! This information will surely prevent serious injury, and save the life of any tractor owner. Thank you for putting this video together.
This is such a great video. Got my first tractor (Kubota 2380) this year and have watched so many of your videos just to try and decide what I wanted to get and to learn how to use it. I did get my tires filled because of your videos and saving to get the wheel spacers. Ballast weight is still on my list as well and this would be a huge upgrade. Thanks again for all of your videos. They have really helped out this new tractor owner.
I've known old farmers with missing parts.
Good video with good content saving lives. Keep 'em coming.
Never involved in Ag as profession, however I have own and used several tractor and equipment over the years. Unfortunately I have known several people seriously injured or killed by tractors or attached equipment. PTO'S cost 1 a leg, 1 lost arm and foot to running equipment, 1 had two rollovers the second was fatal and 1 fell while working from a raised front-end loader.
Good video and good advice!
I own a john deere 4066m heavy duty with a loader, to make it safe always keep the rops up and seat belt on and add enough weight. I have the tires full and 800 lb of wheel weights and keep the 4 wheel drive engaged. Stay safe and great video.
I really enjoyed the video. I am a new tractor owner so I love to hear this information so I can try to avoid having a serious accident.
Thank you for all the great advice and tips! My 1025R is an incredible machine. You show me how much work I can get out of it.
I just purchased me a 1025R and after watching your video I feel like yes I could really use some Weights !
i just got my tractor and i don't have rear weights yet. i was going to make one out of a 50 gallon drum. right now i got the rear tires filled and a tiller mounted on the rear but it isn't quite enough...awesome video...good stuff to know...
I did have a rollover with a JD 2025R. I am still not sure how it happen but I was in an incline cleaning and suddenly I was no longer perpendicular to the incline. I walked out of it like nothing happen but was sore for a week!!!! My wife prohibit me to use the tractor or ….. get something bigger!!!!! Now I have a 4052M with fluid on tyres and tyre expanders and I always work with a heavy implement on the back. The weights are a fantastic thing.
Thanks for the great video!
Excellent video. I found out the hard way- multiple pass down a small hill can draw a small amount of moisture to the surface making the next pass a slippery slope. Thanks for the tips.
Very good topic. Safety is the #1 rule. We all can try to get a job done quickly, and things can go bad in a split second. Slow and steady wins the race. Or with a loader, slow, low and steady wins the day.
I've been shopping for a 3ph trailer mover that's sturdy enough to skid logs, and that Versabracket looks like a great combo! Thanks for putting good tips and content out there; you've probably saved a life or two without even knowing it.
Not being from a farming background and a new John Deere 1025R TLB owner I find the videos very helpful.
These are great tips. Its so easy to become complacent around these machines as you get comfortable around them. Always need to use your head.
New tractor owner Here. Love the tips and the channel! Keep up the "Good Works"!
Good tips! I can relate to the runaway one. I recently went down a hill with some weight on the front and forgot I was in 2WD. Back wheels got a bit light and it just started sliding down. Whatever was on my forks thankfully fell off and I regained traction. It scared the hell out of me and won’t be doing that in 2WD again.
I got rid of my ballast box and use my box blade as my rear weight carrier now. Especially when I haul rocks, etc. I'd love a chance to win this versabracket (and weights). On the safety piece, I've rolled my 1025R in my drainage culvert running too sideways. I thought the angle wasn't too steep to mow it, which it wasn't, but at the end, when I turned to get out of it, the angle increased and I tipped. Fortunately, the ROPS saved my life, and I NO LONGER do that. Cheers and thanks for all the awesome content. Keep em comin.
I have a new 1025r and I have found out that you have to respect the power it does have. Thanks for putting out videos that remind us how dangerous these things really are!
As always, great info. Years ago came very close to going over backwards, when skidding logs, and one caught on a stump, in a split second I was looking at the sky, and was sure that the tractor was going to break in half when it slammed to the ground. Pre-ROPS days...
Excellent refresher training, no matter how many hours you have under your belt! Thanks!!!!
I just picked up a 1025R myself, thank you for all of the videos
Great video. It's amazing how many tractor owners don't realize the importance of proper ballast.
GWT videos helped me learn about tractors, safety, implements, and so much more. I watched a ton of them before purchasing a John Deere 5075. I’m a complete newbie with some great you tube knowledge, a new tractor, and some land to hone my skills. Thanks for sharing!!
Very good comments on safety.. i have a JD1025 and i forget to shut down too!!. Great reminders!!. Thank you!
I love all your videos, I just got my 2025R with a cab and I used a lot of your videos to help in my decision making process. Thank you for what you do!!
As a new tractor owner, I appreciate videos like this - thanks!
Very useful information for the folks who have never really used anything like these 1 series tractors before.
I may be the stuntman on my Deere. Wheel spacers will help me out. Thirty plus years as a lawn professional. Good video sir..
Love the new ballast weight option. Especially the fact it’s multi functional. Anything that has more than one use or purpose is always a winner in my book.
Long time subscriber here from Minnesota, your videos are so informative and relevant for both new tractor owners and experienced operators. Keep the quality videos and information coming!
Great information regarding the tipping point for these small tractors. I have a JD 1025R like the one featured in your video and I've had it on 3 wheels (one rear) twice and it scared me to death. Thanks for the knowledge to add weights on the PTO and wheels. Expanding the rear footprint is also a great idea. The compact tractors are super handy to have around but take your time and keep your loads low.
I had a tractor get going too fast down hill many years ago. It's scarey!
Great video!
I agree, I have attempted to move Ford without disengagement of the parking brake. I always worry afterwards if it will hold the tractor when it counts. I’m ready to put a post it note in the area as a reminder. Great safety video.
Enjoyed the video, I am new to tractor operation so the info is very useful. I can see that common sense plays a big role in insuring safe operation
Just bought a 2018 1025R, being in West Virginia shore in nice to have people like you and TH-cam!
Good points. We have a 1025r that the kids are looking forward to learning to operate. Showed the kids this video so safety is instilled in their minds.
I live on hilly ground and got the Bora 4" spacers. Feels much better now, highly recommend.
As a new tractor owner, these tips are excellent when it comes to my safety. Thanks and I subscribed.
I just stumbled across your channel on TH-cam. I've been running tractors and heavy equipment for over 50 years and luckily thanks to a little skill and a lot of luck, I've never had a serious accident. I did loan my Kubota B20 to a neighbor that was experienced at running heavy equipment including backhoes. He rolled it over and was saved from any injury by the ROPS. Luckily he was not hurt. The incident was caught on his security cameras and we watched it several times. He had the bucket down low and was working a side hill that he had already traversed numerous times with no issues. When it rolled, it happened so fast and without warning that there was no chance to turn into it! It was a wake up call and a learning experience for both of us and thankfully only his pride was hurt! We can never stop learning!
Thanks for helping to keep me aware of the dangers of using my tractor.
Great advice......one suggestion for people on the ground is stay 30 feet away until tractor is not moving and attachments are on the ground....and never behind a mower while in operation.
I just bought a Kubota B2650 I am considering Bora wheel spacers. I loaded rear tires with beet juice. That made it much more stable But I think I will get 4" spacers. This weight bar looks like a possibility also.
I've known people to be killed by roll overs. Very sad but very preventable! Thanks for repeating great safety precautions!
Picking up my new tractor in a few weeks…appreciate the tips on weights as I am in the mountains and been trying to figure out safest solution for my hilly terrain.
Great video on tractor safety. Best to be educated on tractor safety because accidents can happen to anyone.