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sara

09-05-2001 11:47:43




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i was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on converting a tractor to hand controls.someone suggested an alis WD.i am a 22 year old double amputee(legs off completly at the hips)who would like to do a little bushoging etc around the farm. i would need a custom seat because of my high amputation.any suggestions on models or types of controls would be appreciated
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sara




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smirkey

09-11-2001 10:36:30




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  
i like all the ideas posted. my first thought would be to consider a newer hydrostatic drive tractor. this is because you need to only move one lever to move forward, reverse, and stop. there would be no need for clutching or gear shifting thus eliminating those processes.



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Ole Cuss

09-06-2001 03:28:50




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  

The link to the Purdue Agrability Project is below. If I find any info on other helpful sites, I will post it. Good luck!



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LazyHorse

09-05-2001 18:50:19




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  
Sarah I know a fellow who lives in the town just west of me in east central Indiana. His name is Ed Bell and his phone number is 765-489-5753. About 20 years ago Ed suffered a gunshot wound which left him a quadraplegic. He has since regained some use of his arms but none in his legs. Anyhow Ed farms full time, and runs his own U-pick business. There was a big story in the local paper about his business a few years ago, and the tractor he uses which is modified with a lift, and hand controls. I beleive like Ole Cuss said it was some project through Purdue. I'm sure if you would give Ed a call he can give you some information on the machine he uses, and maybe folks in your area could modify one for your needs.

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LB

09-05-2001 16:13:06




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  
A JD 2cylinder with powersteering would be a good choice to modify to fit your needs. Also MM Rs and Us and some of the other older ones had hand clutches also. They sit a little lower than JDs and maybe could be made to fit your needs also.



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Mushroom Steve (Wi)

09-05-2001 15:02:59




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  
Good to see you posted here! I can see from some of the posts on the other site that there are other tractors that might suit your needs better than a WD-May be/may be not. Admitably AC's are all I really pay much attention to. Sara, let us know where you live! This will help us greatly! With all the ingenuity I've witnessed amongst tractor folks Im sure we can come up with something. I myself would be more than happy to donate all the time I can spare to help get a tractor modified for you (regardless of make or model)! I even know a fella with an extra WD that I might be able to talk into donating! Lot's of Luck and PLEASE let us know how it's going.

Steve

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Dave Grubb

09-05-2001 13:37:06




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  
I think you could manage a John Deere hand clutched tractor better than a WD. The hand clutch controls the transmission clutch and there are levers to control the independent pto and the hydraulic lift. All levers plus the transmission gear shift selector would be within reach for you. I would think that a John Deere 50/520/530 or 60/620/630 would be enough tractor and with their hydraulic system and brake pedal setup someone could adapt very small hand controlled hydraulic cylinders to actuate the brake pedals. Also the John Deere can have power steering installed easier than the AC's. I know the John Deere is a little taller to get to but I have read articles of other people operating combines that have over came the challenge of getting into the operators seat.

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Ole Cuss

09-05-2001 13:23:25




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 Re: converting tractor in reply to sara, 09-05-2001 11:47:43  

Sara, Purdue University has been working on assistive technology for the disabled in rural/agricultural settings, especially one program they have called "Breaking New Ground." I will try to find the website address to get you to Purdue's Agrability Project site where you can find further information and links. Good luck! Also, you might inquire about this on the Kountrylife Forum, where I know several regulars are amputees or otherwise disabled--

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bob

09-06-2001 05:00:31




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 Re: Re: converting tractor in reply to Ole Cuss, 09-05-2001 13:23:25  
you alsomight contact SUSSEFULL FARMING magazine they have run articles on this. one guy had alift on 4020 J> D. I will try and find adress and post good luck



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