Pain in the neck

[cperky]

I got alot of seat time the last couple of days. Been using my BB to prepare a place for a 24'X28' concrete slab. Seems like I have spent the last two days looking over my right shoulder. I may have to sleep this way if I can't get my head to look straight again.

Any body have any suggestions on how to reduce neck strains in this type of operation? Am I just goin to have to get used to it? I really don't mind as long as I get to operate (not ride) my tractor a little more .

 

[_RaT_]

I get cocked in the seat (no double meanings here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) It helps from having to twist the neck so far.

 

[Darren]

Now you know why some old time farmers have less hearing in one ear compared to the other.

 

[DKinWA]

One or two strategically placed wide angle mirrors work wonders. Mounting one on a canopy (if you have one) and one off to the side (on the fell mount or ??) really cuts down on the amount of turning around. I always try to use a mirror when backing up and just checking on things when pulling stuff. Other than that, I sit side saddle in the seat and hope my neck don't hurt too bad in the morning.

 

[Freds]

I haven't tried using mirrors, but having your chest pointed 90 degrees to the direction of travel (cocking yourself in the seat) works great. Seems like I'm always looking over my right shoulder, I guess because it's easier to operate the HST. I wouldn't operate this way for too long though, it's nice to look where you're going once in a while, to keep the muscles from cramping among other things. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[frank_f15]

one of the reasons i am not partial to rear mounted snowblowers. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Henro]

Well, at the risk of being the odd ball, I will say that I can't twist that much in my B2910 Kubota seat with the seat belt on, which I usually have on...

So I just live with the neck. Actually, I sometimes thank the tractor for forcing me to twist into a position I would not normally be in, and hope that by doing it in the long time it will keep my neck more limber and able to twist just like it could when I was chasing those girls back before...whoops, girls?...not me dear....I must have thought I was Rat or Gary in Indianna speaking for a moment... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Or was that Jinman...not junkman, he love mechanical things too much...hummm...the polester????? The L man, formally grim reaper? Man am I /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif or what?

Obviously there is no solution to the neck problem.

Aside from grin an enjoy it...I suppose... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[PineRidge]

Looking over your shoulder while working can be a pain in the neck for sure. New Holland uses a swivel seat on its Class III Boomers that allows you to turn the seat at a 45 degree angle either way. You would think that a good idea like that might catch on with a few other manufacturers as well. I would also think the the mirror method already mentioned would have some good merit as well.

 

[DiskDoctr]

Anyone seen those backup cameras for RV's? They have a little waterproof camera facing out the back and many can even reverse the image and have wide angles.

Not the cheapest, but it really depends upon whether it is for a hobby (low hours) or profession (lots of hours).

Yeah, yeah, ground penetrating radar midmounted to avoid stones would be nice, too- would work sort of like a fish finder /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

-JC

 

[txdon]

Basically the laser leveler depth draft control control works the best. (How come you haven't invented this yet Nomad) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[riptides]

Well, I can't help you. I am blind in my left eye. So my entire
right side is proportionately larger than my left. As is my right arm, from lifting brewski's and what not.
I do drive in the left lane as much as possible. I think no one will pass me using the shoulder.

Maybe I should turn my seat accordingly while operating the tractor.

I think I would suck at NASCAR, drive fast, turn left.... Hmmm.

-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[slowrev]

As I posted in the other bb thread. Rear mount snowthrowers and boxblades are both designed by chiropractors. Some good tall rear view mirroes mounted on your loader arm brackets or canopy are you best bet.
Better yet get a mid mount blade, smooths a lot better than either a front or rear mount blade.

 

[TC18guy]

If you could learn Japanese you could race there. Go Fast, Turn Right /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Road courses might still be fun /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Ozarker]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Basically the laser leveler depth draft control control works the best. )</font>

Gee.......that's not a bad idea.

How about a bunch of little remote servos like a radio controlled car? Then I could walk behind it making control adjustments as I go.

 

[TC18guy]

Well you could use the system like they've been using on the GPS controlled construction equipment. I've heard they can set you up for a low price of about $200k

 

[KiotiJohn]

The extra set of eyes I had my doctor install last week in the back of my head have helped me a lot! John