What Attachment Scares You The Most?

[IndyIan]

Thinking about this more, its really my loader that is the most risky thing to use. Lift something too heavy or high on some uneven ground and over you go! Almost all of my "exciting" moments on the tractor have been with loader work. I forgot to be in 4wd once going do a short slope with a bale on the front, and skidded for 10' before I got the bale down to the ground. Backing up and turning you can hook a small tree on the back of the bucket and pull it toward you. The odd time farmers roll a round bale down the loader arms into your lap, or a stuff off a pallet...

 

[masseyrider]

Thinking about this more, its really my loader that is the most risky thing to use. Lift something too heavy or high on some uneven ground and over you go! Almost all of my "exciting" moments on the tractor have been with loader work. I forgot to be in 4wd once going do a short slope with a bale on the front, and skidded for 10' before I got the bale down to the ground. Backing up and turning you can hook a small tree on the back of the bucket and pull it toward you. The odd time farmers roll a round bale down the loader arms into your lap, or a stuff off a pallet...

We had a local grape grower who built a contraption on his loader to roll out mesh on his grapes to keep the birds out.
He raised it too high and the roller device came back on him. Crushed him in his seat. The tractor kept going and went into an irrigation ditch where he drowned.

 

[MossRoad]

I think of that scene fairly often when this topic comes up.

 

[ning]

I think of that scene fairly often when this topic comes up.

Unfortunately my wife saw that movie too, and has veto'd a chipper as a result.
She's not entirely wrong, of course.

 

[jyoutz]

Unfortunately my wife saw that movie too, and has veto'd a chipper as a result.
She's not entirely wrong, of course.

Even when used safely, chippers are notorious for breaking down. It seems like whenever I see a contractor with a chipper or equipment with a masticator head in the woods, they are torn down awaiting parts.

 

[mllud]

I'm fortunate to have grown up in the 60s whereby the time you could reach the clutch peddle you could operate the tractor. BUT, before then you were the guy hooking up three-point attachments and trailers. You learn a lot about leverage and staying clear of getting hurt.
It's all-dangerous work. if OSHA really knew what farmers had to do on a daily basis, we wouldn't have food.
There is no way to make everything safe.
Now in today's world clutches are going away, and tractors are easier to operate but all the dangers are still there.

I grew up with a kid that witnessed his dad get his shirt caught in a PTO shaft and it squeezed him in half. He never talked about it much but once sat and told me about it. I am 68 and still get haunted by him telling me his story.
PTO shaft shields can be a pain in the ass but are golden.
I spent 25 years as a printer on presses with open drive lines and rollers everywhere. My friend's experience helped me get through with all my fingers. I had a lot of short- finger coworkers.
I finally talked my company into making guards on the open drivelines by telling my friend's story in a company meeting. Several people left the room. I got an ass-chewing but kept my job.
Never become complacent or overconfident.

I fear the PTO shaft!

 

[bdhsfz6]

Thinking about this more, its really my loader that is the most risky thing to use. Lift something too heavy or high on some uneven ground and over you go! Almost all of my "exciting" moments on the tractor have been with loader work. I forgot to be in 4wd once going do a short slope with a bale on the front, and skidded for 10' before I got the bale down to the ground. Backing up and turning you can hook a small tree on the back of the bucket and pull it toward you. The odd time farmers roll a round bale down the loader arms into your lap, or a stuff off a pallet...

Another issue with the FEL is the possibility of crushing your foot with the FEL arm when disconnecting an SSQA implement. I have a bad back and instead of leaning over, I sometimes stand too close when lifting up on the SSQA release levers. The arm can drop to the floor suddenly if you aren't careful. I've had a couple of close calls but thankfully, no injuries.

I've gotten in the habit of relieving the hyd. pressure and not leaving the FEL joystick in the float position when disconnecting an SSQA implement.

 

[Blue Mule]

Mower is the scariest for me. Anything with spinning blades and a spinning PTO shaft is a recipe for potential disaster.

 

[airbiscuit]

How about leaving your bucket with tooth bar about 6" off the ground?

 

[Runner]

How about leaving your bucket with tooth bar about 6" off the ground?

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Hose breaking on the loader scares me. I make it a point to NEVER put any part of me under the loader (or three point, for that matter) when raised.