First, a tractor with a hydrostatic transmission would be convenient, since no clutch engagement is required. A hand control can be made by attaching a bent rod by means of a bracket to the foot pedal for the clutch, brake, or hydrostatic transmission. The rod can be clamped onto the foot pedal and bent to
I have a hard time getting into my tractor, and combine. Are there any design plans or companies that build lifts?
Written by raczI have a hard time getting into my tractor, and combine. Are there any design plans or companies that build lifts? There are a number of small companies that custom-manufacture farm machinery adaptive devices, including man-lifts to access operator stations of farm equipment and large trucks. Among them are Life Essentials, of Brookston, IN (by
I have difficulty in making that first big step onto my tractor. Are there any add-on steps available?
Written by raczCheck out these Web sites for commercial extra or add-on step kits: • Step kits designed for selected John Deere tractors only— John Deere • Step kits designed for Case IH and Allis Chalmers as well as John Deere tractors — Sloan Express, and K and M manufacturing Check out the "Toolbox," which is a
My problem is my inability to change and hitch agricultural implements on my own. Whats out there that will allow me to do so?
Written by raczHere are some ideas for hitching without needing assistance: John Deere has a new iMatch hitching system for their utility tractors where the PTO and three-point hitching is done without getting off the tractor. Go to the John Deere iMatch website Attachments are available for automatic hitching of a tractor drawbar to the tongue of