Side Steer Tractor Makes Fieldwork Easier
Here's the first "side-steer" tractor we've ever seen. Alberta farmer Larry Empey mounted a second steering wheel on the side of the cab and modified the seat so it swivels toward either steering wheel, al-lowing Empey to do fieldwork without ever looking back over his shoulder.
Empey uses the side steer Massey Ferguson 18004-WD articulated tractor for all his field work. With the exception of a throttle pedal, there are no extra controls for the second steering wheel. Whenever Empey wants to use the tractor's original brakes, clutch, or hydraulic controls he simply swivels the seat toward the forward steering wheel.
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Side steer tractor makes fieldwork easier TRACTORS Cabs 14-5-3 Here's the first "side-steer" tractor we've ever seen. Alberta farmer Larry Empey mounted a second steering wheel on the side of the cab and modified the seat so it swivels toward either steering wheel, al-lowing Empey to do fieldwork without ever looking back over his shoulder.
Empey uses the side steer Massey Ferguson 18004-WD articulated tractor for all his field work. With the exception of a throttle pedal, there are no extra controls for the second steering wheel. Whenever Empey wants to use the tractor's original brakes, clutch, or hydraulic controls he simply swivels the seat toward the forward steering wheel.
"I originally got the idea as a way to reduce neck strain with my pull-type
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