Agricultural Tractor

A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery such as that used in agriculture, mining or construction.

Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks, especially (and originally) tillage, and now many more.

Agricultural implements may be towed behind or mounted on the tractor, and the tractor may also provide a source of power if the implement is mechanised.

What does the training course include?

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator

Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used

Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions

Be able to locate and identify key controls and explain their functions

Set up exclusion zone

Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturers and legislative requirements

Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for agricultural tractor use

Prepare the agricultural tractor for use

Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area

Attach and set trailers, mounted and PTO drives ready for operation

Operate machinery safely and efficiently

Environmental considerations

Storage and transport of implements and attachments

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation

Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures