2013 LOGAN COUNTY FARM OUTLOOK MAGAZINE LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com October 25, 2013 Page 19
Farm Safety
Advances in the cab
Today, these cabs offer some
outstanding features such as
air-spring seats, power steer-
ing, air conditioning and heat,
GPS monitoring, and some
even feature a second seat
for passengers. Cabs are also
designed with better seals
and insulation to keep out the
tremendous amount of dust
and noise that is generated,
making for a quieter, healthier
environment inside the cab.
From outside the farming
industry, the regular Joe might
not realize just how impor-
tant these things can be to
the safety and welfare of the
operator.
Since the beginning of the
farm tractor, one of the great-
est hazards has been to those
who enjoyed the “ride-along.”
With early tractors being
cabless, many a rider perched
on the fender of the tractor
for the ride. As these vehicles
crossed the rough terrain of
the farm field, it was possible
for the rider to lose grip and
fall off the tractor. These inci-
dents many times resulted in
the rider being run over by the
tillage tool being pulled. The
result: loss of limbs, long-
term injury and even death.
Is it luxury or is it safety?
Photo and Story by Nila Smith
I
nside the cab of a tractor or combine,
one might get the impression that it
has been designed to resemble the
interior of a luxury vehicle.
