Citation

Sjøflot L. J. Agric. Eng. Res. 1980; 25(1): 47-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0021-8634(80)90046-3

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Most equipment works behind the tractor, requiring the driver to spend a large proportion of his time looking backwards and adopting a poor posture. On large tractors and tractors fitted with cabs, there will be areas on the ground that the driver cannot see. This adversely affects both safety and quality of work. Big rear view mirrors make it possible for the driver to adopt a good working posture while operating most equipment, and so improve the quality and capacity of work. The mirrors must be at least 20 cm × 30 cm and for many operations convex glass is most suitable. The mirrors must be properly located and fixed to the tractor. Little difficulty is experienced in learning how to use the mirrors. There do not seem to be any problems with vibration for well attached mirrors. Dust and dirt may cause some problems in bad weather and other special circumstances. Practical experiences from a large number of Norwegian farmers confirm the experimental results. Mirrors of a suitable size and strength should be standard equipment on future farm tractors.

Language: en