Towed or attached mplements on public roads

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Iv'e been told, unless an implement is made for the tractor and made by the maker of the tractor, in the case of an accident or damage involving the implement, whether the tractor's driver is at fault or not,
the tractor's driver has no legal or insurance protection. This isn't a question of Ag vehicles on public roads or road tax. Iv'e looked in state regs (Idaho) and can't find a reference to it. I can't make
DMV understand the question. Iv'e got an IH Super A and want to pull a small, after-market disc-harrow across town and there is no way but through crazy urban traffic.
 
If your worried about driving it across town and you have no insurance just get a trailer and trailer it across town.
 
It's not a matter of having or not having insurance. I'm under the impression that all bets are off if the implement isn't a made-match for the tractor.
 
I would think any such exclusion language, if it exists, would be in your insurance policy and not by statute. I've never heard of anything like that in Maryland.
 
I'm double covered on any implement I pull with my truck as the implement is covered under my Farm Owners Policy and anything I hook to my pickup is cover for liability.That's why I have the same company for both policies so I won't have 2 companies trying to get the other to pay and me in the middle.
 
(quoted from post at 07:11:44 10/09/15) Iv'e been told, unless an implement is made for the tractor and made by the maker of the tractor, in the case of an accident or damage involving the implement, whether the tractor's driver is at fault or not,
the tractor's driver has no legal or insurance protection. This isn't a question of Ag vehicles on public roads or road tax. Iv'e looked in state regs (Idaho) and can't find a reference to it. I can't make
DMV understand the question. Iv'e got an IH Super A and want to pull a small, after-market disc-harrow across town and there is no way but through crazy urban traffic.

Define "after-market". Just because the disc does not have the IH brand on it does not mean it was not made to be used with an IH tractor. Hang a SMV emblem on the rear to make it legal. Add some flashing lights if that would make you more comfortable. If you can't find lights that will operate on 6 volts, get some that are self contained with their own battery.

Any disc that a Super A will handle will not be too wide for the roadway.
 

Makes no difference who Made it...

Hook it up and use an SMV sign and maybe put a couple flashing strobes on it..

This aint Rocket Science...!

Ron..
 
Every state is different. I'd ask your insurance agent. Using two different brands shouldn't make any difference, unintended or improper use would. Try to find a route along back roads that keeps you out of heavy traffic, even if it if the distance is 5 or more times as far. Sunday morning before 8am can be a good time to move equipment.
 
That would be the nuttiest thing I've heard, but every state is different.

Typically it boils down to ag use tho. If you are doing urban gardens, or a food plots for wildlife, you might not be 'farming' and will have some difficulty. Or going to a tractor pull with it, or..... One needs to be careful there.

Do you have farm insurance, on tractor or buildings or liability, I would ask there, they might be better at understanding what your question really is. I'm not exactly clear on what it is you heard, really.....

Paul
 
Someone had a few brews and having some fun with you?

That really doesn't make any sense, where that would come from. Ford didnt make gravity wagons, and DMI does t make tractors, so how could I ever haul my grain to the coop under your 'I heard' rules........

Hitch pin needs a keeper on it, three point would need to fit so as to secure the implement, you could be a hazard if you are pulling a 10,000# field cultivator with a Farmall A...... Under 30mph needs a SMV sign.

But, who made what shouldn't matter to any state statutes?

Paul
 
I don't pretend to know anything about laws in Idaho. But you need credible sources.
 

Every State is different as far as State law. You aren't dealing with Federal law, so don't worry about that. To me, it sounds like a bunch of horse puckey, but you can check with your State Police, your insurance company, farm bureau, extension office and Attorney Generals office. I'm betting someone is extrapolating from a rumor they head at the feed store or local bar.
 
In Idaho, county roads are considered farm to market roads, and farm equipment holds the right of way. State and Federal highways are separate from that rule, not sure about city streets. to get your SA and disk across town just make sure you have lights and SMV on equipment and be followed with a chase vehicle with hazard lights on and leave early in the AM as soon as it gets light enough to see very far. The DMV will not know what you are asking about, instead talk to your county extension agent who will have a clue about your questions.
 
THe best i can understand it in indiana is if it is 3 pt or 'mounted on the tractor then it is ok but i would still hang a flashing light on the ends or if a trailing pull behind implement, Then you got to have at least ONE headlight for oncoming traffic and ONE tailight behind you!!I found out one early morning moving my allcrop 72 from storage area to my farm. Thankfully no one was injured.I had hung a light on the front but a deputy told me to put it on the back . But preferably TWO lights (head /tail should be used.Plus any reflectors and the SMV.
 
In Idaho you can drive farm machinery in the interstate. I've driven a combine on I15 from Fort Hall to Hamer and will never do it again.
 

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