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@crazycarl1351

2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I only operate my tractor on dirt and rough terrain so I leave it in 4WD all the time. Loaders can still do you in !

@AKsnowball

2 жыл бұрын

Great video for new tractor owners. I grew up on a farm you are right about thinking ahead. Tractor got away from a farmer went down a hill ran into the woods at bottom and broke tractor in two, my dad took over to see it so I would see and learn from someone’s mistake. Stuck in my mind even to day, it was over 50 year ago.

@larrypage2089

2 жыл бұрын

Courtney, Are you going to design and sell a 2 row 3 point weight bracket? Thanks

@AngelLopez-sc4lm

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Kubota L2501. I thank you for your safety tips. Its scary.

@jerryspriggs1950

2 жыл бұрын

I use my 2032r on uneven ground all the time, I believe in keeping my bucket as low as possible, and my 3 point hitch

I've been around farm equipment, tractors my whole life and what always amazes me is to see a very experienced operator, another farmer turn his tractor over, or run over something. My point is don't get complacent, always no matter how many years you've been around always remember you have to be as safe on the first day as you are on your last.

@hiteck007

2 жыл бұрын

Same here but only a few short years ago an old timer down the road had trouble starting his tractor, so what did he do, he jumped off and stuck a screwdriver into the solenoid of the starter motor to force it to crank which happened to be between the front and back tires, well guess what happened when it started, I'm sad to say it ran him over ( because it was in gear ) & he died screaming in pain from internal injuries for an hour possibly longer. I'll never forget this one & I'm glad I wasn't there to see it because it's such a sad story.

@joshuawiedenbeck6944

2 жыл бұрын

More experience is typically worse for these kinds of accidents. When we log lots of hours we get comfortable with everything and become complacent. Every bad situation I've always found myself in was when I was tired or bored while operating.

@stevenbrown1798

Жыл бұрын

@@hiteck007 😊

@ryantiffany1027

Жыл бұрын

I see the same stuff with tree stands and chainsaws. Why we get complacent with things that will kill you, or at best, mame you for life, I'll never know.

As a new tractor owner, I have been watching these videos religiously. Knowledge is power and I have definitely gained a ton of knowledge from your videos.

A very timely video, way to easy to develop the “ it won’t happen to me, I know my machine “ attitude. The best safety refresher that I have seen in a very long time. Thank you.

I have a JD 4400 with a 430 front loader. I am in the process of widening my wheel base and adding wheel weights. Watching your show has made me realize adding weight to the back is also extremely important. Love your channel keep up the great work

We’ve all had that “Holy S##t” moment because we do before we think. This is a great video to keep going back to reminding us the dangers of the monster we are riding.

Love this channel! As a young tractor owner, I would rather learn from other people's past mistakes. Keep em coming!

Great channel and content!! I always find something interesting and/or entertaining here. I learned to drive an 8N on our farm when I was 9 years old. I was backing a cotton wagon loaded with hay into the barn the next year. now at 54 The one thing that I can say with certainty is most things that happen, do so from complacent negligence OR being in a hurry. If we all slow down a bit, we will have time to further enjoy this life we have been given. GOD bless the farmer and GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

This is such an important message! I hope everyone watches this and learns from this warning. Thank you for sharing! The weight on the back of the tractor will be very beneficial.

@wc6389

2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel I'm a first time tractor owner of the 1025r .I have hills on my property and always thinking about rolling over.im definitely thinking about wheel spacers thanks for the info.

Always good to have a "reset" for tractor safety. No matter how long you've been operating. Thank Good Works Tractors.

The extra weight on the rear end is a nice addition to add to the feeling of safety and stability of your tractor. However, just because you add extra weight to the tractor doesn’t mean you can throw caution to the wind, as the operator is ultimately responsible to operate their machine in a safe manner.

After going downhill for the first time; with bags of concrete on a pallet on the front, I decided it was time to watch a few of these videos on how to safely operate my tractor in different situations. Thank you for the clear and precise presentation.

A good lesson for the new tractor owner and a great refresher for those who think they are experienced. Years ago, I had an uncle with a Ford 8n. Whenever he was going to pull anything heavy with a chain, he always attached a brushhog on the three point first to help limit any 'back-flip'. My grandfather had an old Farmall M with tricycle setup . I'm almost embarrassed to say that when I was MUCH younger, I had the front tires 4 or 5 feet off the ground multiple times..... Today, something like that would scare the crap out of me.

I live in “hill” country and constantly taking precautions as I use my JD 3038e. I’ve followed your videos for past 2 years and take your suggestions to heart - thanks. Still need to add wheel spaces. It is on my to-do list.

@jerimahjohnson8698

2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 3038e but have not picked it up. Had them add wheel weights load tires and make sure tires are as wide as can be.

Safety, safety, safety. So good to see your emphasis on this topic. I'm considering a new sub/compact and having all the extra weights and importance to balance is great to know. Thank you for teaching and helping for those just starting in the exciting world of tractors.

I've been shopping for a 3ph trailer mover that's sturdy enough to skid logs, and that Versabracket looks like a great combo! Thanks for putting good tips and content out there; you've probably saved a life or two without even knowing it.

Excellent reminder about safety. The versa bracket looks like a good solution for ballast, chainsaw holder, and hooks!

I’m a new tractor owner and really appreciate the tips. Gonna look into those wheel spacers. Thank you!

Your videos on safety are spot on and it can't be emphasized enough. It's when folks get too comfortable with equipment, and/or take shortcuts that accidents happen.

Great video! I am a relatively new Kubota L3901 tractor owner. I have been really surprised at how easily the tractor can tilt. Your video was very beneficial and I’m sure it will help newbies and veteran tractor owners stay safe.

Biggest safety feature of a tractor is the operator's common sense. "The hurried'er I go, the behind'er I get" is a phrase I've heard a lot amongst the older generations, and there are mountains of truth in that phrase.

@DTRAX33

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, AND ALSO IT`S SOMETHING YOU CAN`T TEACH VERY EASY. WE SHOLUD NOT HAVE TO PAY THE HIGH COSTS WE HAVE TO JUST TO IDIOT PROFF EVERY THING THESE DAYS.

If everyone on KZread would educate their subscribers and watchers like you do we would all be better off. Good Job!

Great Safety reminders, especially disabling the seat sensor. So easy to get in the habit of getting on and off with the tractor running. Appreciate you making this video.

Another great video. My father got very lucky years ago when he rolled over our riding lawnmower while cutting the hill behind our house. Thanks again, Ed

A couple weeks after we moved onto the old family farm in 2001, I borrowed my uncle's Ford 1920 and went down to the creek to get several scoops of gravel to put on the new driveway. About the 3rd or 4th trip, I had really overfilled the bucket and as I looked backwards to reverse out of the creek bed, I did not realize my hand was still on the control just enough to continue raising the bucket. As I was backing up I suddenly felt the tractor lurch to one side and as I quickly turned my head back to the front, I saw the bucket was at near max height and was starting to tip the tractor over towards the creek bed. I don't think I ever slammed that control so hard forward so fast in the 14 years I had use of that tractor! I saved it from going over-but just barely. Scared me so bad I never did it again!

Great video. I’m definitely looking into widening my rear wheel’s stance

Found your channel while I was looking to buy my first Tractor, Love all the info you put out to us. I am buying a 1025R. thank you for all your help and experience that i will need learning how to use this tractor properly and watching to see what new products I cant live without!

This is such a great video. Got my first tractor (Kubota 2380) this year and have watched so many of your videos just to try and decide what I wanted to get and to learn how to use it. I did get my tires filled because of your videos and saving to get the wheel spacers. Ballast weight is still on my list as well and this would be a huge upgrade. Thanks again for all of your videos. They have really helped out this new tractor owner.

I think very useful content. I've grown up on farms, and unfortunately lost family and friends to accidents with tractors. 4 additional areas of really critical safety that I unfortunately know from accidents: 1. Hydraulics. Don't get under a loader or 3pl implement, or anything else hydraulically without appropriate safety supports etc. in place. Or in a place where anything can be crushed. 2. Don't step off the tractor and leave kids (that can touch controls) and go attach an implement at the back or front of the tractor, or open a gate etc. 3. You kinda covered this in starting, but either be in the seat - or well back from the machine - if it's starting. 4. Stand reasonably clear of any machine that is on, or has anyone at the controls. That persons foot may slip/hit the wrong thing and that machine or implement be quickly on top of you.

It’s also important to note the hitch height on the torque part. Having a high hitch above the axle height allows the tractor to rotate around the axle. A low hitch, below the axle height, typically prevents upward rotation of the front end during heavy torque.

@LongBinh70

2 жыл бұрын

Old Fords were famous for killing operators because attaching a tow rope to the top link was very tempting. Drawbar under the axle is best.

@willys4869

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Always use the drawbar to hook to chains for pulling. This makes sure you are pulling below the centerline of the axle.

@CrusaderSports250

2 жыл бұрын

@@LongBinh70 they used to have safety films on TV about this and other things in the sixties here in Britain, they were short and filled an advert slot.

@johnsiders7819

2 жыл бұрын

Both my MF 235 and 1050 still have the factory draw bar hard to wheel stand them pulling off it .

@goatyhomestead4583

2 жыл бұрын

Back in high school I knew two people killed by flipping the tractor.

Thank you for the safety tips, I've operated tractors all my life and being reminded of the dangers is always a good thing.

i bought my first tractor this summer. I am amazed as I have found all the various implements that I now need. Thanks for the channel. I have learned a lot from you. I plan to be a customer soon.

One thing I would add to the side hill and or rollover situations is speed, sometimes just going as slow as possible can make all the difference.

@brandtwebber5761

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I will add remember when you change implements, ie the speed you disk may not be safe for throwing seed. I got reminded of this last week, thankfully not a rollover but my ass ate the seat cover.

Liked the footage of real accidents. I feel like my hills aren't so bad after seeing some of those. Would love to have a shovel/rake slot on the implement and a 5 gallon bucket holder.

@thechillhacker

2 жыл бұрын

Even so, I would still work slowly and consciously. I mostly only have gentle hills on my property (except around the creek where it's even more dangerous), but before I took over on the property, my grandmother had managed to flip her little garden tractor before, trying to clean up the bank of said creek. Luckily she was fine, but a scary situation for sure.

@mr.butt-head.5108

2 жыл бұрын

Why don't you have one?

Bought a new tractor 2 months ago and really enjoy all the info I’m getting out of your videos . Thank you. That weight bar bracket and weights seems the way to go . Again thank you.

The video really brings a lot of attention to some of the things we take for granted when using a tractor! This information will surely prevent serious injury, and save the life of any tractor owner. Thank you for putting this video together.

Would love to see add on ballast weight options for back blades. They are never heavy enough to cut into dry hard ground and they are one of the most common attachments.

@shanegillespie6014

2 жыл бұрын

I just hang suit case weight on mine. Same for the box blade. Works like a charm.

@frenchfryfarmer436

2 жыл бұрын

Use cast iron barbell weights on a 1" shaft welded somewhere out of the way.

@harryballzack

2 жыл бұрын

I welded a box onto my box blade to stack concrete blocks into.

Going up on a farm with many pieces of heavy equipment, I was always told to stop, look at your surroundings, go slow, speed is not your friend, and most importantly, stay focused on what you are doing. When you get to comfortable things can go awry. Always good to have reminders about safety.

Long time subscriber here from Minnesota, your videos are so informative and relevant for both new tractor owners and experienced operators. Keep the quality videos and information coming!

This is not only great information but can save a life. I have heard numerous news reports over the years on how someone was seriously injured or killed due to tractor rolling or tipping over. Thank You

I was taught when the ROPS is up, the seatbelt is on, but when the ROPS is down (folded) the seatbelt is off. The ROPS isn’t to keep it from rolling over again and again, it’s to keep you from being crushed if it does.

Use your translock when climbing hills, even in fwd you can loose traction with one wheel, causing it to spin,and the others to reverse

@Itsa_Mea

2 жыл бұрын

I think you're referring to differential lock.

@woodboss270

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing

@Itsa_Mea

2 жыл бұрын

@@woodboss270 no theres no such documented term called translock. It is called differential lock or diff lock for short. When you push the pedal down or flip the switch you're locking left and right axles together at the differential. Locking the transmission would cause a machine to not move at all and is used in drag racing for staging a car at the line and is called a trans brake. Tractors have Differential Locks, not trans locks.

Love the new ballast weight option. Especially the fact it’s multi functional. Anything that has more than one use or purpose is always a winner in my book.

Thank you for all the great advice and tips! My 1025R is an incredible machine. You show me how much work I can get out of it.

I've known old farmers with missing parts. Good video with good content saving lives. Keep 'em coming.

Really appreciate the time you put into these videos, especially the safety segment. Keep 'em coming!!

Great advice. I have had a tractor accident that resulted in a hospital stay and surgery. I now watch all of your videos possible.

Love your videos! Been watching since purchasing my 2032R over a year ago. Learned a lot from you already! As for the 'Ways your tractor can kill you', When I was a teenager, I was working with my dad's Ford 8N pulling a blade. The blade got stuck on a small stump and the tractor's front end went straight up to about 90 degrees. Fortunately, I hit the clutch in time an narrowly missed the tractor flipping over on me. I always remember that as the time I almost died. Be safe everybody! Thanks for the videos, you do a fantastic job!

GWT videos helped me learn about tractors, safety, implements, and so much more. I watched a ton of them before purchasing a John Deere 5075. I’m a complete newbie with some great you tube knowledge, a new tractor, and some land to hone my skills. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for all the safety trips. Excellent for new tractor owners and good reminders for the experienced owners. Thanks for doing the Versabracket and weight give away!

We are newbies but we spent 3 months watching you Vidal and some others. Your channel helped us greatly in deciding what we needed and how to use it. This video made me cringe! It's so easy to think the tractor is more powerful than it really is. I think your videos are essential in that you show the proper way to use ones tractor and implements. Thanks for the info and for the opportunity to win.

Thank you for the video on tractor safety. I am getting a tractor this spring to take care of a new property. Never owned one before, so unaware of the hazards. This video could safe lives and protect people from serious injuries. Good job of helping to protect the consumer.

New tractor owner Here. Love the tips and the channel! Keep up the "Good Works"!

I love all your videos, I just got my 2025R with a cab and I used a lot of your videos to help in my decision making process. Thank you for what you do!!

Just bought a 2018 1025R, being in West Virginia shore in nice to have people like you and KZread!

I just stumbled across your channel on KZread. I've been running tractors and heavy equipment for over 50 years and luckily thanks to a little skill and a lot of luck, I've never had a serious accident. I did loan my Kubota B20 to a neighbor that was experienced at running heavy equipment including backhoes. He rolled it over and was saved from any injury by the ROPS. Luckily he was not hurt. The incident was caught on his security cameras and we watched it several times. He had the bucket down low and was working a side hill that he had already traversed numerous times with no issues. When it rolled, it happened so fast and without warning that there was no chance to turn into it! It was a wake up call and a learning experience for both of us and thankfully only his pride was hurt! We can never stop learning!

Just bought my 1023e this week. Thanks for the videos. Nice job

Some good points , the first tip, "too much torque" to avoid always pull from below the centre of the rear axle, not the top link, always the draw bar. The PTO the absolute golden rule. I watch a lot of KZread farmers, too many implements with failed PTO guards especially static machinery such as augers, and conveyors. Always have the rops in the correct position. Good safety video. A friend of mine lost his arm in a round baler, I'm always encouraging farmers/machinery operators to have the best safety attitude.

Glad you are reminding everyone about how quickly a problem can arise on the tractor. We all get comfortable , THANKS for the reminder

As a long time tractor owner my experience... Great video. Actually a new JD compact tractor owner and had some minor close calls brush hogging a field. Hit couple deep ruts that I couldn't see and a bank that was obscured. Fortunately, being a newbie, was going slow enough that I could panic break as I felt the angle on the tractor start to change and backed out before anything catastrophic happened. Had I been going much faster would surely have tipped it. Lots of good things to look for from now on to keep all 4 firmly on the ground.

Good information. I used to operate heavy equipment and this video demonstrates what can happen when you are not experienced with tractors.

Thanks again for another informative video. So many of us are fairly new to owning a tractor and your tips are much appreciated, and well-produced. Please keep em coming.

I really enjoyed the video. I am a new tractor owner so I love to hear this information so I can try to avoid having a serious accident.

Good morning Courtney, I definitely like all the informational videos you produce. Also looking at all the implements and pondering my next purchase. Take care and God bless!

Awesome job on the vids, very informative and never long winded. direct and to the point. keep doing what you're doing. Thanks!

As a new tractor owner, these tips are excellent when it comes to my safety. Thanks and I subscribed.

You made some great points! Everybody should learn something from this video! Have a good week! See ya in the next one!

Happy to see safety videos. I know it's not the fun stuff, but it couldn't be more important. I'm a relatively new owner of a 1023e in Pennsylvania...there are no flat spots on my property! Which reminds me....I need some of those wheel spacers! Thanks for great content.

Your new Versabracket and the package bundle looks like a real winner. Recently bought the JU Fab Works hooks for my 1025r and they are great, I highly recommend. Your comments on safety are really on point. At the church we attended when we lived in MN we had a 4WD JD Compact tractor with a mower deck and plenty of hills. One of the guys who occasionally used it took it out of 4WD and forgot to put it away with the it engaged. One of our other volunteers took it out to mow and didn't realize the 4WD wasn't engaged. He rolled it and if it wasn't for the ROP and wearing a seat belt it would have been fatal. Regarding the PTO comment, that is the reason my father-in-law decided to retire from farming. His best friend was working with his son and got careless and was pulled into the PTO in front of his son. Farming and working with heavy equipment is potentially dangerous, so safety first is a must. Great channel with excellent content.

Great video! 5:38 is something I learned a while back and it can be scary as hell. So glad you brought that one up! A lot of experienced operators don't realize that can happen.

Thank you for providing this information. We can never be too safe ! Appreciate your videos.

Thanks for sharing all the safety information!

I just picked up a 1025R myself, thank you for all of the videos

Very useful information for the folks who have never really used anything like these 1 series tractors before.

Thank you for the refresher. Keeps these issues fresh in my mind.

Thanks for all the great tips Courtney! Great channel.

I started watching your videos like a year ago and I have learned so Much . Thank you

Great information regarding the tipping point for these small tractors. I have a JD 1025R like the one featured in your video and I've had it on 3 wheels (one rear) twice and it scared me to death. Thanks for the knowledge to add weights on the PTO and wheels. Expanding the rear footprint is also a great idea. The compact tractors are super handy to have around but take your time and keep your loads low.

Great video. Reminding us all to be safe cannot be stressed enough. Thank you!

I really enjoy your videos. You always give what I feel is an unbiased opinion on products and present some really good use and safety points. Keep up the good work.

Excellent video, good job pointing out safety issues.

Thanks for the safety reminders. It's so easy to take things for granted and get careless!

Love your channel. lots of good info for anyone with a tractor.

Good tips! I can relate to the runaway one. I recently went down a hill with some weight on the front and forgot I was in 2WD. Back wheels got a bit light and it just started sliding down. Whatever was on my forks thankfully fell off and I regained traction. It scared the hell out of me and won’t be doing that in 2WD again.

Thanks for the video, I'm a very new owner of a 2032R and appreciate the extra knowledge on what I am getting into!

Awesome! I have thought about building a weight bracket like that , but have never gotten around to it. Glad you are marketing one!

Great video and perfect timing. I almost rolled my 1023E on the first day! Now I’m super careful until I can obtain the proper ballast.

I'm tractor shopping, looking for a subcompact like a 1025R and have been learning a LOT from your videos. I've been wondering about a ballast box, this solution makes more sense.

I like all of the videos you have on your channel. Safety is always very important.

Another awesome video! I think all new operators should watch this!

These are great tips. Its so easy to become complacent around these machines as you get comfortable around them. Always need to use your head.

Another great video with good information and timely advice. More great stuff from gwt! Your on a roll( no pun intended). Keep up the good works Courtney, Chris and Morgan. Have a great day and stay safe and cool!. Tim

Great Information for a newer tractor owner! Thanks GWT!

Love these videos! Was very informative in making my tractor purchase. Always checking the website to buy implements from good works.

I live on hilly ground and got the Bora 4" spacers. Feels much better now, highly recommend.

Another excellent information video for compact tractor noobs! Thank you.

Great videos. A lot of thought and effort obviously go into them. As one of your many subscribers, I enjoy watching your growth and wish you much success. Your videos are also great reminders of how good tractor-time is. Thanks!

Great safety video. Keep these coming. Thanks for sharing.

Been a Goodworks Tractor for a while and appreciate the videos. I could sure use weights and a bracket for my new place. Thx.

Excellent video. I probably need to review this periodically as a reminder.