Which way when dismounting your tractor?

[k0ua]

That's exactly the way. You get off the same way you get on.

yep, the face down in the dirt thing happens really fast. play it safe.

James K0UA

 

[NWOH_Grizz]

Stand on platform, left hand on steering wheel, right hand on fender handle, look down and place left foot on step, get a good footing, and step back with the right foot to ground.

 

[Marveltone]

I was going to say, "head first", but it looks like I arrived a little late on this, as it looks like the term "face plant" has already been used abundantly.

That being said, I believe NWOH_Grizz pretty much nailed it in his post.

Joe

 

[texasjohn]

I like the 3 point contact rule.

Exactly how you do it likely depends on your tractor configuration.

Me, I have a step, door post handle, steering wheel and a grab bar inside the cab door as contact points. From the left, I face the cab both entering and exiting.

I avoid the right side for entry/exit unless tractor is off. There is a FEL lever which can be hit on that side and move the FEL...just a safety habit for me.

 

[johnrex62]

Ditto on the 3 point contact rule. Safety instructors in trucking operations will always drill this to you. NEVER stroll off your seat, ALWAYS climb down backwards with both hands and at least one foot in firm contact. Your good looks may not be a factor, but your medical insurance premiums have got to be high on your list of important things. :thumbsup:

 

[Jbrink64]

Some of the municipalities around me will send workers home (no pay) for climbing off a machine facing outwards.

 

[shaley]

The downside of dismounting backward is that it requires more twisting, and that is a possible back injury. These compact tractors have a smaller platforms compared to full size stuff. I doubt the number and position of low knobs and levers would ever pass an OSHA review for "in plant" stationary equipment. I can't count how many times I've caught my boot lace on the 3PT speed knob. I'm probably on and off mine more than normal. I've got such a small yard I have to move logs just to pull the splitter out and then I have to move them back.

 

[Johno Geo]

I agree with NWOH .. Left hand on wheel, right on fender handle, foot on step(Front faces tractor)
At the end of the day, thats the way... early in the day....
just step off....
(NH-4060)

 

[dwyleecoyote]

I have no idea how I do it. I guess if I have to think about it I will be stranded. I think I turn around and get off the way I got on.

 

[KennyG]

When I have the drive over deck on my JD, I just walk off. It's pretty much like porch steps. Without the deck, I get off backwards, even thought there's no steps. Habit from years of "big" tractors.