ptsg
Super Member
Very well stated. My European experience is France, Germany and United Kingdom. European tractors have been advanced in regards to versatility ahead of American tractors for 30 years that I know of. I distinctly remember in 1987 seeing a farm tractor pulling a four wheel wagon going down the road at what appeared to be 30 mph!!!! And it had a license plate!!!! First time I saw a tractor equipped with a trailer light plug was in Germany!!!!
Yes, you do need license plate and insurance for both tractor and trailer, fully working lights (marker, flashers, high beems, brakes), Beacon (optional on some countries). And depending on the size/weight of the tractor, you do need to have a certain category (1,2 or 3) attached to the drivers license. This of course requires a couple of lessons and a driving test.
Depending on the size of trailer, it can also require brakes. Either air or hydraulically actuated.