Common Mistakes New Tractor Owners Make

If you’re new to owning a tractor, you probably know that there’s a lot to learn. Fortunately for you, we are here to help. At Boehm Tractor Sales, we know a thing or two about tractors. That’s why we created the following guide with some common mistakes new owners make so you can avoid them. Keep reading to learn more, and give us a call with any questions. We are located in Shiner, Texas and we proudly serve Seguin and Austin.

1. Ignoring the Roll Bar Height

One common mistake many new tractor owners make is ignoring the equipment’s roll bar height. Far too often a new owner will try to park their machine in the garage without checking the roll bar height. Next thing you know, you’re taking off the garage door. 

There is a simple way to avoid this. Remind yourself that your head is not at the same height as the highest point of the equipment. When going through a garage door or shed, remember to make sure you have enough clearance.

2. Ignoring Implement Hydraulics

Another common mistake many new tractor owners find themselves making is ignoring implement hydraulics. You may want to park your equipment against the wall to maximize your garage space, but this can be dangerous. You may find out that an implement has pushed through the drywall. This is because hydraulics leak over time when not in use. If you park your rig with your implement lifted up in the air, it will eventually begin to slump down or settle. We suggest getting into the habit of always leaving things down at ground level.

3. Moving Loads with a High Bucket

One dangerous but common mistake you’ll want to avoid making as a new tractor owner is moving loads with the bucket too high. This error can hurt you and your machine. If your bucket is raised while carrying a load, this will raise the center of gravity for the entire machine which makes it top heavy. This can lead to a tip over or even a roll over. All you need to do to avoid this common mistake is to keep the bucket low when transporting loads. This will help prevent a dangerous accident.

We hope this guide will help you avoid making some common new tractor owner mistakes. If you want any more advice or you’re looking to buy some equipment, reach out to Boehm Tractor Sales in Shiner, Texas today. We are proud to serve Seguin and Austin as well. We look forward to helping you find the best equipment for your operation!