How to Avoid a Tractor Rollover

Tractor rollovers are surprisingly common accidents that can be disastrous to a farmer and their equipment. Not only is a rollover going to damage your tractor but it will likely be incredibly difficult to get your machinery upright once it’s been tipped over. For tips on how to avoid a tractor rollover and ensure the safety of both yourself and your equipment, check out our article below.

Backward Rollovers

Because tractors are rather top-heavy machines, backward rollovers are incredibly common. To avoid this type of accident you’ll need to avoid steep inclines whenever possible. If you do need to travel up or down an incline be sure to travel at an angle to avoid your tractor tipping over.

Side Rollovers

While side rollovers aren’t nearly as common as backward rollovers, they often cause more damage to your tractor and you’ll want to try and avoid them at all costs. Side rollovers are most commonly caused by a tractor becoming unbalanced, often due to a driver taking a turn that’s too sharp. When operating your tractor remember to take wide turns wide at a slow speed to avoid tipping over. You’ll also need to keep an eye out for large obstacles, such as small rocks or boulders, that could unbalance your tractor and send it rolling over on its side.

For more helpful tractor safety tips, or to browse for your next model, visit us here at West Hills Tractor here in Jonesborough, Tennessee. We proudly serve the nearby Johnson City and Greeneville, Tennessee communities, and look forward to assisting you with all of your tractor and farming equipment needs!