Sobering thought for the day

[Cowabunga]

Really? When?
I’m not familiar with using unlatched brakes much, had thought only useful for loader work and hairpin turns

Fertiliser spreading at up to 20kph. A light touch helps to make it go where I want it to. Usually spread at not much faster than 18kph though.

 

[glasshouse]

Really? When?
I’m not familiar with using unlatched brakes much, had thought only useful for loader work and hairpin turns

Certainly not for loader work.
They are useful for when front end is too light , which seldom happens nowadays except for turning with big plough or combo

 

[Cowabunga]

Certainly not for loader work.
They are useful for when front end is too light , which seldom happens nowadays except for turning with big plough or combo

I leave the pedals latched on loader work and, lord knows, I do plenty of loader work. Just yesterday I had to get a tipping ram repaired due to the top end seal working loose and moving down the rod. Also noticed a slight leak in the steel pipe that goes across the front crossmember, to feed the tipping ram, which will have to be removed pretty soon to be welded. Then there's the skid steer loader, which I've just come off, that needs new glow plugs that I got yesterday and a starter relay because its starter keeps cranking for a while after starting, which should be in the dealer tomorrow. Bought easy-start for it until I get around fitting those glow plugs.

It never ends!

 

[Bury the Trash]

If im trimming this time of year i will have the brakes unlocked to keep me out of trouble from the wet patches and ditches ..at the end of the day you do need to make a conscious effort to check before driving home.

Slamming them on when they are unlocked does make your boot slip from one pedal or the other it doesnt land dead central when used in an emergancy,causing the outfit to pull one way or the other been there done that got the t shirt and lucky to have escaped bad injury or worse....and through the hedge into a field not oncoming traffic thankfully.

 

[holywell farmer]

Talking about wandering round a trailer, i had a man arrive at the combine with 2 ton of gravelly soil stuck to the inside of the trailer, i had to go buy a shovel for him.
another 30 yr ago filled a trailer not realising there was a half load of rubble in it. drier intake didnt like it.

Why do farmers use grain trailers to carry brick or soil, it wrecks them

 

[Tarw Coch]

Why do farmers use grain trailers to carry brick or soil, it wrecks them

The saying you can only f**k with the dick you've got springs to mind.

Might not be wholly appropriate, but I'm sure it's the answer.

I would have thought very few 15, 20k+ plus grain trailers will be used for rough work, it will either be an old trailer or someone who has bought second hand and can't warrant a dump trailer for the occasional bit of rough work.

 

[michael N123]

Why do farmers use grain trailers to carry brick or soil, it wrecks them

I’m not buying a dumper trailer to sit and do nothing

 

[michael N123]

https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2018/02/20/southbound-a595-closed-trailer-overturns/ Another fell over

 

[holywell farmer]

https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2018/02/20/southbound-a595-closed-trailer-overturns/ Another fell over

Driver ok ?

 

[simmy_bull]

I leave the pedals latched on loader work and, lord knows, I do plenty of loader work. Just yesterday I had to get a tipping ram repaired due to the top end seal working loose and moving down the rod. Also noticed a slight leak in the steel pipe that goes across the front crossmember, to feed the tipping ram, which will have to be removed pretty soon to be welded. Then there's the skid steer loader, which I've just come off, that needs new glow plugs that I got yesterday and a starter relay because its starter keeps cranking for a while after starting, which should be in the dealer tomorrow. Bought easy-start for it until I get around fitting those glow plugs.

It never ends!

Didn’t think I’d hear you say something like I’ve bought easy start!!

 

[Cowabunga]

Didn’t think I’d hear you say something like I’ve bought easy start!!

Used sensibly for a limited period, its fine. Ether start aids are, or were, standard fit on many plant machinery not many years ago.

Overdosing by squirting massive amounts into the air intake before and too long during cranking, causing engine damage, is to be avoided of course. Again, echoing other topics I'm currently contributing to, it does boil down to common sense while getting the job done.

Tomorrow, hopefully, I'm getting the relay/contactor for the starter motor and once the cowman has come back from the flu, will get round to fitting it and the new heater plugs.

 

[Tarw Coch]

Driver ok ?

Don't know but as the tractor is still on its wheels it's probably only his pride that's hurt.

 

[Bongodog]

The jury has returned the verdict - Guilty, sentencing on April 17th

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/harry-christian-allan-topham-tractor-14319585

 

[onthehoof]

Not surprised, expect a six figure fine.
Let’s hope some good practice can be learned out of this tragedy.

 

[jonnieboy]

I have never used unlatched brakes since the demise of 2wd tractors
balance your machinery correctly and they are not needed ?

 

[Cowabunga]

I have never used unlatched brakes since the demise of 2wd tractors
balance your machinery correctly and they are not needed ?

Obviously a 'boy's land' farmer, as seen in the avatar.

 

[holywell farmer]

I have never used unlatched brakes since the demise of 2wd tractors
balance your machinery correctly and they are not needed ?

Always keep brakes locked for road work !

 

[kiwi pom]

The jury has returned the verdict - Guilty, sentencing on April 17th

https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/harry-christian-allan-topham-tractor-14319585

A fairly obvious outcome I would say. Does the farm manager get out of this one unscathed? I don't think he would have over here, from the little bit I read his idea of maintenance seemed to be to put it all on mechanically unqualified drivers.
A bit surprising as it seems they have a haulage company as well.
Also I think I read the trailer was found to be around 22 tons in weight, is that not overloaded?

 

[76masseyman]

I have never used unlatched brakes since the demise of 2wd tractors
balance your machinery correctly and they are not needed ?

Correct. Especially if you have worked with tractors without indepedant brakes.

 

[Honest john]

Not surprised, expect a six figure fine.
Let’s hope some good practice can be learned out of this tragedy.

I would not be surprised if it's 7 figures.