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Tractors remain one of the most important and widely used machines on Australian farms, but they also present significant safety risks when operated incorrectly. Tractors: a practical guide delivers practical instruction that helps operators understand both the machinery and the hazards associated with its use.
The guide takes readers through every stage of tractor operation, beginning with safety awareness, tractor stability and rollover protection, before progressing to daily inspections, servicing procedures, safe driving techniques and field operations. Readers will also learn how to safely attach and operate implements, use PTO-powered equipment, connect hydraulic systems and apply modern precision agriculture technologies.
Packed with photographs, diagrams, operating procedures and workplace examples, this publication is an excellent reference for training programs, workplace inductions and ongoing professional development.
Whether you are starting out in agriculture or looking for a reliable machinery reference, Tractors: a practical guide is an invaluable addition to every farm office, workshop and training room. Order your copy today and build the skills needed for safer, more effective tractor operation.
| Title | Tractors - a practical guide |
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| Author(s) | Jennifer Laffan and David Brouwer |
| Pages | 104 pages spiral bound |
| ISBN | 978-1-76058-398-9 |
| Catalogue number | B985 |
| Year published | 2026 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Price | $30.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $30.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - $15.00 (iPad/iPhone) |
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