Slow Moving Vehicle Sign SMV is an accessory or comes with a new tractor?

[diesel85]

Yes, you supposed to have a SMV, that is also why the tractors have turn signals and hazards.

If you really wanted to (costs $$$), you can register and insure your tractor and instead of the SMV you can get a state issued plate for it.

In most states they are called SPEC COMM plates.

When I get my bigger tractor, I might get a plate for it so I can use it on the public roadways as I am considering buying some land two streets down from me.

I know it's overkill, but it's another route to go, especially if you want to cover your behind in case someone runs into you or vice versa.

Generally, if you are only operating it on your land, and say for instance you run into your friend's car, your homeowners insurance would pick up on the damages and deal with the owner's insurance company.

On the roadways, it's a lot different.

Trust me, you don't want an auto insurer coming after you personally. Most of us that can afford new tractors, often have some cash sitting around. They will make it so you won't be able to afford anything ever again.

 

[LouNY]

I have never seen a farm tractor with plates,
I have seen it on construction equipment.
My farm attachment to my homeowners insurance covers my tractors and equipment on or off the highway.

 

[Thomas]

When I purchase both of my Kubota's sign came with them.
Maybe on smaller B's and Bx's they don't. :confused3:

 

[wagne223]

I can find plenty of info on requirements and laws of SMV signs, however I do not see anything that requires a manufacturer or dealer to provide one.

That said, every tractor on dealer lots around here have them. I have even seen them on a few ZT mowers!

 

[Stubee]

B2320 came with it.

 

[glenk]

Thanks all for the information on the SMV. I should have included that the BX is a low hours trade-in. According to the dealer, the previous owner traded it in for a BX23S with the back hoe. He had also removed the bracket that holds the SMV for some reason.

I talked to the dealer about the safety aspect as I may be able to help neighbors with my tractor and would have to drive around. He agreed that I should have one installed and will take a sign AND bracket from one on the lot.

This is a great forum for a newbie tractor owner!

 

[AndyMA]

Just got my tractor. The dealer said that this was an accessory.

Any one have a recommendation on a one that matches the size of our tractor?

Tnx,
glenk

All of my tractors including a Kubota MX5200 bought last month came with them

Andy

 

[mcfarmall]

The Amish have some real cute little SMV's on their bicycle wagons but they won't tell the English where they buy them or if the simply take an Exacto Knife and make a scale model of the big ones.

You would think that like a ROPS, a manufacturer would equip new machinery with all the safety devices currently available. Not the least of which is a peel and stick SMV emblem.

 

[Industrial Toys]

A Menonite outfit makes many of the SMVS sold in Ontario,

I still don't know what to do about a SMV on my Steiner. Any location I can think to put it has it's drawbacks.

 

[RickB]

When I purchase both of my Kubota's sign came with them.
Maybe on smaller B's and Bx's they don't. :confused3:

But they do.