Advanced Tractor Training

This course is designed to teach the driver how to handle modern tractors and give them a good understanding of the use and controls when operating tractors under normal farm activities.

Duration: 2 day

Certification: ASL/LANTRA Training certificate issued to all successful participants.

Course Content

• Pre-start checks
• Carry out a daily service on a tractor and attached machinery.
• Understand the effects of attached machinery
• Understand tractor power transmission and power loss
• Cornering
• Understand the different hydraulic functions
• Safe use of loaders its effects
• PTO shaft
• Inspect machinery to be attached
• Safe procedure for checking and adjustment of machinery
• Trailer dimensions
• Insurance requirements for Roadwork
• Braking systems required for trailers
• Controls
• Safety Switches
• Towing and the electronics in modern tractors