Area farmer dies in tractor accident

NEKS · Apr 3, 2014

Another accident that shouldn't of happened. I went to grade school with this guy and know him and his family well. This guy has been around IH tractors all his life. Its said he had just bought this 706 tractor and the first tractor he ever owned with a loader. Some how with a bale on the loader he rolled it and was pinned. Funeral is tomorrow morning.

casenut1 · Apr 3, 2014

Sorry to hear of such tragedies.

Bob · Apr 3, 2014

DANG that sucks! Whether a newbie or a seasoned pro, all it takes is a second or two of inattention and it"s all over.

JOB · Apr 4, 2014

Was the load raised on a side hill? Keep the machine level with the load raised and it should not tip over.

fixerupper · Apr 4, 2014

Sad and tragic. Last spring a close neighbor of mine died when he rolled a loader tractor. His wife is still trying to cope with it. Jim

Kris A NC · Apr 4, 2014

As somewhat of a newbie I have a question...If one is in the situation when the tractor starts to tip, I would think the reaction that would come to mind would be to drop the loader down to prevent the roll. However, If you kept the load up and it rolled, wouldn"t that help prevent the tractor from rolling on its top?

Just out of curiosity.

Kris A NC (now IN)

Wheat Farmer · Apr 4, 2014

Don't ask how I know, but the tractor can be some what level and if the loader is high and loaded they will tip in a second. Yes drop the loaded but it will not always come down fast enough. That loader is just like an upside down coocoo clock. I was on level ground put the front wheel caved into a soft spot and over I went.

DeltaRed · Apr 4, 2014

The operator can get thruwn and pined under. Or the round bale simply rolled back dwn the loader,crushing the driver.That happens too frequently when bucket/fork is not equiped with a 'backstop'.

jennifer408 · Apr 4, 2014

(quoted from post at 06:47:17 04/04/14) Don't ask how I know, but the tractor can be some what level and if the loader is high and loaded they will tip in a second. Yes drop the loaded but it will not always come down fast enough. That loader is just like an upside down coocoo clock. I was on level ground put the front wheel caved into a soft spot and over I went.

thank god you lived to tell about it. there should be a national tractor safety month. maybe get the local news to mention a website that list safety tips.

Mike (WA) · Apr 4, 2014

With that much weight, that high in the air, it doesn't take much to get it off balance, then the weight of the bale just rolls it on over.

There is a real temptation to carry the bale high, especially if there are small calves around, because with it low, you can't see much in front of you.

jennifer408 · Apr 4, 2014

there was a flip over posted here just a few weeks ago, his bucket was empty.

JOB · Apr 4, 2014

Once it starts to go it is too late. Keep the load low. Only raise it if you are level. There is some forgiveness but not much.

Tom OConnor · Apr 4, 2014

This is so sad, my heart aches for these people. Another thing that can sneak up on a person who is not use to it are these longer semi dump trailers. If something like gravel, silage or sugar beets happen to stick in one of the front corners when it is up near the top of the hydraulic stroke they can flop over in a heartbeat.

ss55 · Apr 4, 2014

If the bucket raised too high, turning sharply or at speed can also roll a loader tractor on level ground. It's easy to think too far ahead of myself and start raising the bucket before I'm lined up with where I want to dump it. When I'm in a hurry, it takes an effort not to raise the bucket too soon.

da.bees · Apr 5, 2014

Undouptly some people are only doing what they see construction tractors doing every day. The difference is that the commercial tractor usualy has ; wider stance,lower center of gravity,more robust (aka heavier)machine,large low slung hydraulic fluid reservior,ballast weights,stiffer tires and the weight in the bucket is allmost always the same day in day out.
Very sad to hear. We have all been guilty of operating machinery without concentrating on the task(why should you,you have done it enough that you could do it blindfolded)?
The best demonstration I can think of has nothing to do with machines but everything to do with STATE OF MIND. My buddy worked very hard to remove a fishhook from a turtle's throut. When the hook finnaly came free,,,,,,he threw his pliers as far as he could out in the lake. Just a momment of bad judgment can make all the difference.

dbernie · Apr 5, 2014

My deepest sympathies, amazing what can happen in a split second. Folks giving tips is nice, helps prevent others from tragedy, but I imagine the man that was pinned and died could give us ALL a lot of advice. Prayers with him and his own.

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