Chirotractor

[ctgoldwing]

I agree - I call it R&R for my head, complete focus on the task at hand and screw the stuff that messes with your mind.

Long distance motorcycle riding has the same affect for me

 

[irvingj]

"Long distance motorcycle riding has the same affect for me"

Bingo! I was just going to add that-- no radio, no passengers, just me and the machine... I find my tractor to be similar to my old bikes in that regard. It is definitely therapeutic.

 

[GGB]

I got a set of John Deere noise cancelling headphones to listen to my ITunes, but just need to remember to put it on airplane mode so I don't get interrupted while I'm on the tractor. Not a problem when I'm at the farm because cell service is so lousy!

GGB

 

[YesDeere]

Got the same set. Airplane mode always. Thinking of putting a gate up so nobody can drop by and interrupt MY seat time!! It really is therapeutic. If I've had a bad day and go home and do some tractor work, I come inside in a way better mood. After listening to all the bs all day it's nice to just not talk or be talked to.

 

[ctgoldwing]

"Long distance motorcycle riding has the same affect for me"

Bingo! I was just going to add that-- no radio, no passengers, just me and the machine... I find my tractor to be similar to my old bikes in that regard. It is definitely therapeutic.

There is nothing like a ride around the block to clear your head!

 

[Don87]

Oh no!!!

The linked article says that prolonged sitting may be dangerous to your health: HealthWatch: Sitting Vs. Smoking CBS San Francisco.

Steve

New study with taxpayer dollars to reaffirm the previous study done over 20 years ago.

Almost every truck driver has knowledge of this.

 

[Ford tractor]

New study with taxpayer dollars to reaffirm the previous study done over 20 years ago.

Almost every truck driver has knowledge of this.

That's why I like my older machines with the ability to set the speed and stand up while mowing.

I must have a bad seat or bigger bouncers as I want to see a crackyourbacktor after 12 hours of mowing over rough ground!

 

[shane]

That's why I like my older machines with the ability to set the speed and stand up while mowing.

I must have a bad seat or bigger bouncers as I want to see a crackyourbacktor after 12 hours of mowing over rough ground!

Also, with the ability to stand up occasionally, my sweaty back side is allowed to breath.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Tractor time is my psychologist. Had 6 hours on the tractor Saturday with the I Tunes and really enjoy it. My mid back is a different story.

As a crackyourbacktor (that's a new one :laughing prolonged sitting is awful for the back. Bar none, worst backs are truck drivers followed by salesman who travel and farmers.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Oh no!!!

The linked article says that prolonged sitting may be dangerous to your health: HealthWatch: Sitting Vs. Smoking CBS San Francisco.

Steve

Except that nobody just "sits" on their tractor. You're in a condition of constant movement and vibration. And with the newer tractors, you have a decent supportive seat (and not that hard metal fanny pan the old fashioned tractors had).