Lets be carefull out there

[Scotty370]

What a timely post! I just got an e-mail at work from the Safety Dept, stating that we are going to be receiving 'stickers' to post on all equipment, (Dump Trucks, Forklifts, Backhoes, etc) and they showed where there're to be placed! The message is "Three Point Contact" Two hands, and a foot when mounting or dismounting! Seemed silly, 'til I read this post! Guess they didn't cover placement on vines!
~Scotty

 

[LBrown59]

Crusty....About your face...THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES.!!!!
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Is it the thread or the face?

 

[crusty 1]

I just ordered a new digital camera so maybe I,ll learn how to sent photos,but I ain,t pretty! A friend stopped in and said the scabs were an improvment! Like the lone rangers mask.:laughing:

 

[Johndeere3720]

I am also careful around equipment. When getting off the tractor, I always engage the park brake, put the implement on the ground, and carefully dismount. Luckly since i am young and thin, getting into those tight places are easy for now. I can easily get on and off the tractor but always watch my step. I too have almost tripped into the tractor but always manage to save myself.

Get well soon!

 

[CurlyDave]

Good luck in your recovery.

I though through the issues of leaving the tractor running if I have to dismount for any reason. The only advantages I could see were a modest time savings and possibly a longer battery life from fewer starts.

Neither one of these seemed worth the potential dangers.

Once I committed to turning the machine off each time I left it, taking a few more seconds to be certain of the footing was no big deal.

 

[Tarheeler]

Believe it or not the layout of the Kubota L2800, with entry and exit in mind, is a factor that led me to buy it over the 3005 Deere- Very awkward to get on and off of.

 

[RoyJackson]

Believe it or not the layout of the Kubota L2800, with entry and exit in mind, is a factor that led me to buy it over the 3005 Deere- Very awkward to get on and off of.

Yep, for as tough a tractor the 3005/790 is, it is kind of tight. If you're a bigger guy, it could be a hassle (I'm not a bigger guy).

 

[brin]

Yep, for as tough a tractor the 3005/790 is, it is kind of tight. If you're a bigger guy, it could be a hassle (I'm not a bigger guy).

Roy - In your case you always must have to be careful not to break an antler on your hat.....:laughing::thumbsup:

 

[Chilly807]

Believe it or not the layout of the Kubota L2800, with entry and exit in mind, is a factor that led me to buy it over the 3005 Deere- Very awkward to get on and off of.

Funny you mentioned that, I find the L3400 a pain to get smoothly on and off. I don't have particularly big feet, but I have to put a foot down on the center "hump" to turn my body before I can settle into the seat. The shifter is in the way, for one thing.

Because of that, I added a piece of non-skid material on the "hump" after slipping a couple times with wet or muddy boots. It's better now, but still not ideal. The HST model should be better in that respect.

Chilly

 

[dcyrilc]

Funny you mentioned that, I find the L3400 a pain to get smoothly on and off. I don't have particularly big feet, but I have to put a foot down on the center "hump" to turn my body before I can settle into the seat. The shifter is in the way, for one thing.

Because of that, I added a piece of non-skid material on the "hump" after slipping a couple times with wet or muddy boots. It's better now, but still not ideal. The HST model should be better in that respect.

Chilly

Try getting on/off my 2240. For a med sized tractor, it sure doesn't have much of an opening for getting on and off. At least, not with a loader on it.