Come when called?

Cliff_Johns · May 3, 2004

Any hints on getting my tractor to come when called. I tried holding out a bisquit, but the tractor just stared at me like I should come over there. I tried holding up a grease gun and calling "Here little steam shovel," but you know, I don't think it liked that. Then I tried a whistle, you know a sharp double like Zoro would use. I thought maybe if I stood on the balcony the 4110 would pull up underneath so I could jump on. Looked good in the movies.

Anyway, I've had no luck so far and wondered if anyone had any tips.

Cliff

Junkman · May 4, 2004

Name it "Christine"!!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

daedong · May 4, 2004

Cliff

It may need a rub first /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

ronjhall · May 4, 2004

My ORANGE tractor has reversed all the calls.

When it calls I come and do it. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Must be an ORANGE thing. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JimR · May 4, 2004

Poor Cliff is losing it. You may want to buy it some roses first. Or maybe try scented deisel fuel. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

wroughtn_harv · May 4, 2004

It's obvious it doesn't respect you. Respect is something you have to give to get.

I suggest you respect your tractor more.

Start by listening. Once you've learned to listen you will find it will talk to you.

And most importantly keep in mind they, tractors, are all female. That is vital information. They instinctively understand how to get you to chase them until they catch you. Not the other way around.

I hope this helps.

fivestring · May 4, 2004

It doesn't matter what you call it, it won't come.
Tractor's are deaf. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

GerardC · May 4, 2004

I used to park (store) my motorcycle in the living/dining area of the house /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif in the off season (climate control). Wife... /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif.. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif.. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif! Me and MC... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif!!

Maybe you should try this with your tractor (LOL). You'll be amazed at how she listens after that kind of treatment /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. G

EastTexFrank · May 4, 2004

Tractor's are deaf 

As someone else said. "All tractors are female". Maybe that would explain it.

My wife, standing on the deck, shouting "Supper's ready" at the top of her voice usually gets both me and the tractor heading towards the house. Strange but that seems to be the only voice command it obeys. I don't know if that will help you any.