LSU AgCenter . Loading and Hauling

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Commercial Horticulture

Equipment

Loading and Hauling

Safety When Driving Equipment Onto Trailers

Loading equipment onto trailers and trucks presents a safety challenge. Loading the right way can reduce the risk of overturn and operator injury.

How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Hitches

Implements, including mower decks, can be attached to tractors in several ways and in several locations. The larger the implement and tractor, the more likely an upscale, easy-to-use hitch will be provided. Naturally, the upscale hitch systems cost more.

Preventing Overturns with Riding Mowers and Lawn/Garden Tractors

You might think that riding mowers and lawn/garden tractors are small and low to the ground so overturns are not a problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Riding mowers and small tractors can overturn to the side or rear fairly easily.

Loading Ramp Safety

Loading equipment onto a truck or trailer usually requires the use of loading ramps. There are some safety issues involved in using ramps.