Disability access to driver seat

[Dreamblvr]

I am looking for a 40+HP tractor that I access the driver seat by transferring from a wheelchair to the tractor seat. I have a lift that can accommodate up to a 6' elevation placing the chair at level with foot platform. Ideally, the tractor will have a relatively flat platform for my feet and a min of 20" clearance between the cowling and fender to position the chair close to the seat for transfer. I plan to use the tractor for tilling, moving round-bales, pallets, and general field & farm applications.

I welcome suggestions and recommendations!

 

[niemeyjt]

Well this is a 36HP STV36 - not quite 40HP+, and I am not sure it is sold in US - but I guess is similar to the Grandel 40s. If nothing else, it gives you a starting point and a contact name in Kubota UK - Bob Dixon. The dealer Hughie Willett Machinery Ltd can be reached on +44 121 308 1262 - Hughie Willett Machinery Ltd.. Kubota UK can be reached on +44 1844 214500.

http://www.kubota.co.uk/uploads/files/Link_Magazine_Issue7.pdf (look towards the back - p17)

Good Luck!

J

 

[Ductape]

Just a thought, but depending where the control levers are, it would seem that some fairly basic sheetmetal modifications would allow plenty of room for access from a chair. Cutting back the front of the left fender and reinforcing it would allow for a generous opening. I used to do business with a company that did conversions on everything imaginable, from small cars to motor coaches..... I'd be half surprised if they hadn't done a tractor at some point ( Ride-Away of Londonderry, NH | Wheelchair Vans | Handicap Vans | Wheelchair Van | Wheelchair Accessible Vans | Ride-Away | Service the East Coast ).