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.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Field Modifications (Sins of the Farmer) - by Staff. Picture a new Chevrolet driving down the street without it's grill, right fender and trunk lid. Imagine a crude hole made in the hood to accommodate a new taller air cleaner, the fender wells cut away to make way for larger tires, and half of a sliding glass door used to replace the windshield. Top that off with an old set of '36 Ford headlight shells bolted to the hood. Pretty unlikely for a car... but for a tractor, this is pretty normal. It seems that more often than not they a
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
Sell 1958 Hi-Altitude Massey Fergerson tractor, original condition. three point hitch pto engine, Runs well, photos available upon request
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.