Tractors for wheelchair users

[Fergal]

The major issue I see is you get in and drive off leaving your chair behind! what happens if you need to get out of the tractor for what ever reason, (break down, implement issues or adjustment etc etc) or when you come back some arse has moved your chair as they thought it was in the way! or run over it!

Something like a fastrac would have the scope to lift you in the cab then place your chair on the back load bay so you can take it with you?

I'll not need to have chair with me as I'm fit to walk only time i use the wheelchair is for long distances of walking

 

[Fergal]

Was wondering does anyone have any suggestions on what would be the best type of tractor to buy was thinking maybe of a valtra with direct drive are should I be looking at another brand

 

[mushnt grummmble]

A vario transmission

 

[Fergal]

Aye a tractor with a vario transmission would be easier modified I'd think

 

[masseyman74]

I know one guy that converted a Fergy 7480 and done it himself I understand as I believe that's what he does for a living but also enjoys agricultural work and I read somewhere about a converted Valtra. Vario's I guess will always make easier converts .

Are you on about me? As I have done my own adaption to a 7480

 

[kill]

Are you on about me? As I have done my own adaption to a 7480

Yours may well be the one I have seen. Was it alot of work to convert?

 

[masseyman74]

Where abouts are you based?

 

[REStracTORATION]

The major issue I see is you get in and drive off leaving your chair behind! what happens if you need to get out of the tractor for what ever reason, (break down, implement issues or adjustment etc etc) or when you come back some arse has moved your chair as they thought it was in the way! or run over it!

Something like a fastrac would have the scope to lift you in the cab then place your chair on the back load bay so you can take it with you?

Thats been my concern also ut didnt want to sound thick in asking. Scratched my head over it for a day or 2 now

 

[masseyman74]

Over the last 5 years of driving my tractor I have not really had a problem. I make sure the farmer that I am doing work for sets me up then away I go. If an implement needs adjusting I doubt you would reach from a wheelchair any way.

 

[masseyman74]

Yours may well be the one I have seen. Was it alot of work to convert?

We managed to make up the lift in the workshop. Then it was about a days work to modify it to the tractor.

 

[high plains drifter]

might be any idea here for you?

 

[Fergal]

We managed to make up the lift in the workshop. Then it was about a days work to modify it to the tractor.

What modifications do you have done in the cab for driving

 

[masseyman74]

I went for the 7480 because of the vario gearbox and I also found the door entry into the cab was bigger then the fendt. All I have is a bar that connects to the foot brake. Pull the bar which operates the brakes.

 

[Fergal]

I went for the 7480 because of the vario gearbox and I also found the door entry into the cab was bigger then the fendt. All I have is a bar that connects to the foot brake. Pull the bar which operates the brakes.

Ok also what type of lift do you have for getting in

 

[masseyman74]

If you pm your email address I think I have some pictures some where that I can forward on to you.

 

[holywell farmer]

Aye a tractor with a vario transmission would be easier modified I'd think

Would early dyna 6 Massey be any good no clutch pedal need for gear changes over than stopping ?

 

[Chae1]

Would early dyna 6 Massey be any good no clutch pedal need for gear changes over than stopping ?

Can lift shuttle lever to put it into neutral.

 

[ConorTOT]

Was thinking of something like this

Hi Fergal, hope you are well. I was just reading your post and wondering did you manage to get your adaptations made to your tractor? I live in Cookstown, just down the road from you and would love to pick your brain about it? Thanks.