Why not have a "kill switch" on a tractor?

[Kent B]

I am new to tractor ownership and I still have a lot to learn but...

Tractors are dangerous and people get killed by them all too often. The one catastrophic scenario that I have heard about is when the operator falls off and is run over by his tractor.

It seems to me (the novice) that a kill-switch tethered to the operator might be something to think about. Back in my boating days we were required, by the coast guard, to have one.

Honestly, I expected to see one but there is no such device. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

Thanks,

Kent B.

 

[ozley]

I am new to tractor ownership and I still have a lot to learn but...

Tractors are dangerous and people get killed by them all too often. The one catastrophic scenario that I have heard about is when the operator falls off and is run over by his tractor.

It seems to me (the novice) that a kill-switch tethered to the operator might be something to think about. Back in my boating days we were required, by the coast guard, to have one.

Honestly, I expected to see one but there is no such device. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

Thanks,

Kent B.

There is a kill switch on the seat on new tractors. I don't know when it started but its been awhile.
I would hate to be tied to my tractor by tethered.
Your talk jet ski right.

 

[bcp]

The anti-falling-off need has probably been met by the seat belt and ROP on new tractors. But a kill-switch might be a good idea on an old tractor (no belt or ROP).

Bruce

 

[Don87]

I am new to tractor ownership and I still have a lot to learn but...

Tractors are dangerous and people get killed by them all too often. The one catastrophic scenario that I have heard about is when the operator falls off and is run over by his tractor.

It seems to me (the novice) that a kill-switch tethered to the operator might be something to think about. Back in my boating days we were required, by the coast guard, to have one.

Honestly, I expected to see one but there is no such device. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

Thanks,

Kent B.

You could hook up a seat switch on your tractor in about an hour that would ground out your fuel solenoid if you aren't on the seat.

I disabled mine because the tractor was shutting off while I was mowing my bumpy yard.

 

[Waldershrek]

If somebody falls off their tractor they were doing something wrong to begin with.

 

[PILOON]

You could hook up a seat switch on your tractor in about an hour that would ground out your fuel solenoid if you aren't on the seat.

I disabled mine because the tractor was shutting off while I was mowing my bumpy yard.

Also wherever there is snow that enters the equation, corrosion sets in and the switches go defective real fast.
It is the same that happens with a safety switch on a clutch peddle to prevent starting a car/tractor while in gear.
I don't know a single snow contractor that has not bypassed any or all those safety switches.
Simply put; they are a royal PIA !

 

[alchemysa]

I The one catastrophic scenario that I have heard about is when the operator falls off and is run over by his tractor.

I can't say I've heard of that very often. I've certainly heard of people climbing off their tractor then being run over, or being crushed by a rolled tractor.

I think your scenario has usually involved a passenger or child falling off, not the operator. A kill switch wont prevent that.

 

[Nooodles]

I am new to tractor ownership and I still have a lot to learn but...

Tractors are dangerous and people get killed by them all too often. The one catastrophic scenario that I have heard about is when the operator falls off and is run over by his tractor.

It seems to me (the novice) that a kill-switch tethered to the operator might be something to think about. Back in my boating days we were required, by the coast guard, to have one.

Honestly, I expected to see one but there is no such device. Correct me if I'm wrong please.

Thanks,

Kent B.

they do have a kill switch now. its in the seat. I couldn't imagine one attached to your wrist like a jetski when your on and off the tractor all the time. I take it you haven't bought a tractor since 1984. no offense just asking

 

[CalG]

Kent

It's driving to where ever you parked the tractor that is the danger.

Do the math...the number of people killed in "tractor accidents" isn't even on the radar statistically.

Use common sense, If you'r afraid, maybe machinery operation is not for you.

I've got no kill switch on my chain saw either.

 

[daveshoot]

Is there a kill switch on that Kalashnikov? Oh wait, never mind...

Your '84 without ROPS may not have the seat switch, but they sure do now. You can rig up anything you like for yours, I think mine is safe enough. I'm the most dangerous part on the tractor, but I have managed to stay on top of it.