Tractor Safety Tips

Whether you’ve just purchased your first tractor or you've been driving one for years—we recommend checking out our safety tips below! While they may seem basic, these simple tips can help ensure the safety of you and your tractor and help you avoid any accidents in the future.

Clothing

When driving a tractor you want to be very careful about what you wear. For starters, if your model doesn’t have a cab, be sure to wear light protective clothing to protect yourself from flying debris—such as jeans, a hat, a long sleeve shirt, and close-toed shoes.

You’ll also want to avoid wearing anything loose-fitting or dangling, as these items could easily get tangled or pulled into a tractor’s moving parts. Be sure to remove any jewelry and tie up your hair before you hop into the seat of your tractor.

Inspection

Tractors complete a lot of heavy-duty tasks and while durable, need to be inspected before and after each use to ensure they’re still in good condition and ready to tackle the day's challenges. Before you head out into the fields, be sure to check that your model’s implements are still sharp and tightly attached to your machine. Double-check that safety equipment—such as lights, seatbelts, and mirrors—are still functioning properly and that your tractor’s tires or tracks are still in good condition.

If you’re having issues keeping your tractor in working order or are in need of a repair, feel free to stop by Manor Home Center here in Oakland, Maryland. Our expert maintenance staff will be happy to assist you with all of your tractor’s maintenance needs and we proudly serve the nearby Garrett County, Maryland and Morgantown, West Virginia areas.