Posted by RusselAZ on September 04, 2016 at 21:00:09 from (24.121.154.98):
In Reply to: There's still hope posted by 37chief on September 04, 2016 at 19:21:46:
For someone who has not grown up around machines or spent lots of time with Dad on tractors or driving, 10 is to young. I was using a tractor, an LA case because Dad thought I couldn't fall off it, when I was 7. Right along in the same field usually right behind him plowing or using the one-way. An LA Case is a pretty forgiving tractor but sure made my arms tired with no power steering. Hand clutch and a single brake.
He should have 4 years of riding with or driving for Dad (you in this case) before he gets left alone to finish a field. I don't remember how old I was when I was left or sent alone to do a job but likely 12-13. We did a lot of work together. I was 10 when Dad bought a 1959 Farmall 460 for me to use, he had his M. The year before he had bought a MF-65 for him and my sister. Where did the time go.
Accidents happen real fast on tractors so take his time. I lost a very good friend to a tractor driving in a pasture in 1965. He had just turned 15 and I was still 15. He was a good driver with a lot of field work under his belt. He turned to quick on a side hill with a tricycle Farmall M and flipped it. His foot was caught between the brake pedals when they found him. Sad.
I kinda taught my grandson to drive on my little Kabota with the hydrostatic trans. Drummed it into his head if he gets where he thinks he is in trouble just put your feet on the platform and the tractor will stop and sit still.
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