Seatbelts when do you use them?

[harleyboy]

I had a very close call and was VERY LUCKY!
I was just finishing 5 hrs of bush hogging and was heading back to load up.
Driving on the gravel road trying to clip the edge of the grass and was fully aware of the ditch bank conditions as i had cut there before. No seat belt not going fast and before i knew it I was lucky to be standing looking at my tractor on its side? To keep a bad story short the front wheel dropped off in to the ditch about 8" I stopped thought i could back out and before i knew it ?
Be safe things can change in the blink of an eye.
Damage shear bolt on mower and my pride.
I hope this reminds you to use your seat belt.
HB

 

[General Lee]

Dang. Glad your ok and able to tell us about it. Did you go over with it or bail at the last second? Did the tractor start up ok?

 

[groundcover]

Wow ! first , glad you are ok , second glad you got pics !

Hate it when that happens ! Bet that wouldn't have happened with R1's :laughing:

Now to your question : On the road and bush hogging but I also have a cab.:thumbsup:

 

[lockhaven]

from hearing your story the answer is from the time your butt hits the seat until you stand up to get off. Glad you are OK and this post should be required reading to all. This is a wake up call to me to buckle up ALL THE TIME

 

[bullbreaker]

Also glad your ok !
Also probably the best reason for anyone not to by-pass their seat switch if their tractor came equipped with one.

Boone

 

[Mounted Madness]

Geeeeeeeeeeeeez...glad you're okay. :thumbsup:

With seatbelts being mandatory pretty much everywhere up here when you're driving, carrying the habit over to the tractor makes a whole bunch of sense.

Totally agree with things going bad in a split second...usually insufficient warning to do the belt up.

When do I use mine? About 98% of the time, except when I'm moving the machine in and around the yard and shop.

Be safe...

 

[Coyote machine]

Looks lik eyou answered your own question with the pics and your comment about being lucky. Glad you're OK- I think that is every tractor owner's worst nightmare, a rollover.
Rule is: ROPS upright ALWAYS wear belt; ROPS down, NEVER wear belt.

 

[Mpking]

Glad you and the tractor are ok. I can see how you could easily get yourself in a bad situation there. The dropoff really doesn't look all that intimidating. Good wake up call for everyone, thanks for posting.

 

[crash325]

Looks lik eyou answered your own question with the pics and your comment about being lucky. Glad you're OK- I think that is every tractor owner's worst nightmare, a rollover.
Rule is: ROPS upright ALWAYS wear belt; ROPS down, NEVER wear belt.

from what the pictures show, I don't see how a Seat Belt would have saved you. Clearing the tractor may have been far better than riding it out. Belted in, arm caught under the tractor would have been far worse.

 

[rd_macgregor]

Because I can be kind of forgetful, I have tried to make it a habit to put on the seatbelt whenever I sit down...even if I'm just moving around the yard or between gates I will have to open an shut. Anything less than habit/routine makes it more likely I'll not have it fastened when it really counts.

Did you take the opportunity to sharpen the blades while the mower was conveniently positioned for that?

BOB