Neighbors Tractor accident

[Soundguy]

look at insurance for drivers.

15-25yr old males ar ethe highest area. or at least used to be... last time i checked

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Not sure that 84 year olds belong on a tractor.

Now that sounds a wee bit AGEIST!

Feller forgot to either set the brake, or block the wheel. I've seen mature adults make the same mistake all the time.

I intend to be hopping on and off tractors well past 100. And long after most of my contemporaries are taking permanent dirt naps.

 

[TomSeller]

Now that sounds a wee bit AGEIST!

Feller forgot to either set the brake, or block the wheel. I've seen mature adults make the same mistake all the time.

I intend to be hopping on and off tractors well past 100. And long after most of my contemporaries are taking permanent dirt naps.

Good for you, we should all. I am no where near 84 but as I get older I get more careful and my mistakes are less severe. Just the other day I jumped off one of my tractors and bumped it into reverse on the way off. With a cool head I stopped it. Things happen. There was a time when I would have panicked.

 

[buickanddeere]

15-24 yr olds spend more hours in the seat than 84yr olds.

 

[ovrszd]

Not sure that 84 year olds belong on a tractor.

I can't agree with that. We don't know this individual. So maybe he shouldn't drive either??? So maybe we should just eliminate or lock up those in that age category.

I'm almost 62. I have every intention of operating my tractor at 84 and driving myself to town. My Uncle is 93 and he still does.

 

[ovrszd]

I'd not trust any braking system to hold a tractor that's otherwise in neutral on a hill above where I needed to do something, even on my brand new tractor. Either put it in the lowest gear it has and turn it off with the parking brake set, or turn the tractor at an angle if it rolls it's not going to cause any injuries if it gets free and rolls. I'd much rather be standing at the top of the hill cussing as my tractor made it's way to the river or down some in some big hole or canyon than be battered, mangled, and laying in the field not caring where the tractor goes.

I hope the fella makes a full and speedy recovery.

Very well stated. I often get off my tractor with it running and sometimes without setting the park brake. But I never do work in front of or behind the tractor. If I park on a steep grade and have to go behind the tractor to hook a chain or whatever I dig the loader bucket in the ground and always cramp the front tires so I got a chance of it missing me if it rolls away.

My tractor does not have a mechanical lock on the brake pedals. It uses a hydraulic brake system which could make such a lock ineffective. So instead, it has a park brake built into the transmission. I'm sure I don't want to know how small and dainty that park pin is......

 

[ovrszd]

Forgot to mention, I read somewhere that brush cutting is one of the most dangerous tractor jobs an operator can do. Mostly due to turn overs I assume.

 

[CanuckPT]

If I am not spry, I don't want to be around. I fear "just existing", instead of living.

As always Farmgirl, you're words are both wise & kind. I truly appreciate & look forwards to your input!!

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[farmgirl19]

As always Farmgirl, you're words are both wise & kind. I truly appreciate & look forwards to your input!!

Thank you, CanuckPT. I appreciate your words.

 

[ovrszd]

CanuckPT,,,, I don't think she's really 19 do you???

 

[farmgirl19]

Would you believe 20? :laughing:

 

[bcp]

Forgot to mention, I read somewhere that brush cutting is one of the most dangerous tractor jobs an operator can do. Mostly due to turn overs I assume.

Probably from mowing with the bucket at full height, like so many I see.

Bruce

 

[Soundguy]

that's to keep the tree branches out of the way.

 

[flusher]

Just want to post this as a reminder to everyone to be safe while operating.

My 84yr old neighbor was bushhogging with his MH 50 when he got off the tractor to move a rock and the tractor rolled and ran over him. Thankfully he had shut down the mower! He is out of surgury with two broken legs, one thigh high the other broke below the knee. He has been around tractors his entire life. Wishing him a speed recovery.

Larry

It happens. My 89 year old neighbor operates his JD 2640 at least once a week. When he was 83, he was standing on the rear wheel of his old Allis Chalmers wheel loader to jumper the starter solenoid. Forgot to place it in neutral. Engine started, loader began to move forward, he was tossed off the wheel hitting his gut on the way down. Lucky the loader didn't squash him. He spent a few weeks in the hospital until the internal bleeding stopped.

 

[TomSeller]

15-24 yr olds spend more hours in the seat than 84yr olds.

I don't know, some 84 year olds drive awful slow and spend a lot of time in the seat. Add the time sitting at an intersection with a green light, weaving in and out of the correct lane, missing turns, etc... This all adds up.

Seriously, I feel safer with an 84 year old behind me than a 20 year old on an iPhone.

 

[TomSeller]

Oh yeah, 84 year olds can't read an iPhone when they drive, so they are automatically safer drivers.

 

[Leejohn]

I can tell by some ?? on here there are a lot of guys shouldn't be on a tractor or even have one.

 

[GGB]

It does sound like the OP's neighbor's accident may have just been that-an accident. Reminds me to be more careful getting on and off the tractor. But since other's have referred to older citizen's driving skills (or lack thereof), let me relate my recent experience.

Yesterday I renewed my driver's license, and what I saw was downright scary. Two elderly ladies ahead of me particularly stood out-one obviously had vision problems, and couldn't pass the vision test. But the other was even worse in my mind-this lady had to use a walker and could barely move, had trouble following directions from the examiner, had very obvious slow reaction and physical skills, yet passed the vision test so got her license renewed.

We had to take my Mother's car keys last winter, and while she didn't like it, she is slowly adjusting. My MIL is several years older, yet has very goods driving skills. So it really just depends on the individual.

Based on what I saw yesterday, I'd support a proficiency test for renewing your driver's license, at least after age 65. Butthat would probably just mean more old guys on the road with tractors!

 

[bucktaker]

Update... I talked to his wife and he is doing as well as can be expected. He is still in the hosp in a rehab unit and will be for a few more weeks. I havent spoken to him but I know he is a very careful man, I dont have the details yet. Just a reminder to everyone to be careful out there operating our equipment.

I dont think he was careless and unable to use his tractor it was probable an accident. He is careful of what he does, passes on things he used to do, sold his boat and gave up fishing on Lake Erie 10 yrs ago because he felt it wasnt safe.