Utility Tractor Product Comparison

1a: Measure the distance from the ground to the first step (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 1 )

1b: Measure the width of a step (inches)? If the step width changes when more than one step is provided, make a note of that. (Measure, see fig. 1 )

1c: Measure the depth of a step (inches)? If the step depth changes when more than one step is provided, make a note of that. (Measure, see fig. 1 )

1d: Measure the distance between the step(s)(inches)? (Measure, see fig. 1 )

1e: Would adding another step (preferably to lower the first step height) be easy to do(yes or no, and explain why)?

1f: Measure the minimum distance between the rear of the front tire and the front of the rear tire (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 1 )

1g: Is a light provided to illuminate the steps (yes or no)?

1h: Do(es) the step(s) appear to have a “non-slip” surface (e.g., made from something like grip-strut material (yes or no)?

2a: Does the tractor have/offer hand rail(s) or hand hold(s) (yes or no)?(Measure, see fig. 2)

2b: If hand rail(s) or hand hold(s) are offered, measure how high one has to reach from the ground to grab the hand rail or hand hold at its lowest point (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 2)

3a: Does the tractor CAB offer platform access with one or two doors (number of doors)?

3b: If the tractor CAB platform can be accessed from two doors (from both the left and the right side), is the clearance through each door equivalent (yes or no, sometimes the controls of shift levers limit CAB access on the right side) ?

3c: Measure the minimum width of the tractor CAB door when the door is open, and describe the location, for example, near the middle of the door, or at the top of the door (inches, location)?(Measure, see fig. 3)

3d: Measure the maximum width of the tractor CAB door when the door is open, and describe the location, for example, near the middle of the door, or at the top of the door (inches, location)?(Measure, see fig. 3)

3e: Measure the maximum tractor CAB door vertical opening (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 3)

3f: Describe any items which limit access to the tractor CAB platform once the operator steps through the CAB door(s). For example, is there and extra rider seat that the operator must step over, or other control?

3g: Does the tractor CAB door(s) offer any type of hand rail(s) to assist in getting into or out of the tractor (yes or no)?

3h: Does the tractor CAB have inside hand rail(s) to assist in getting into or out of the tractor (yes or no)?

3i: Measure the minimum height from the CAB platform floor to the CAB interior ceiling. If there is a head bar, or control, or other protruding item, describe it (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 3)

3j: Measure the distance from the top of the seat pad when the seat is at its lowest position, to the CAB interior ceiling directly above the seat pad. If there is a head bar, or control, or other protruding item, describe it (inches)?(Measure, see fig. 3)

3k: Describe the exterior tractor CAB door handle (e.g., lever that you pull on, lever that you turn, knob you turn, etc.)?

3l: Describe the interior tractor CAB door handle (e.g., lever that you pull on, lever that you turn, knob you turn, etc.)?

3m: Do the CAB door(s) swing open toward the rear of the tractor or toward the front of the tractor (rear or front, be sure to specify if two doors available)?

3n: Are there mirrors mounted inside the CAB which allow for viewing behind the tractor (yes or no)? If yes, how many mirrors, how are they adjusted, and where are they located (number, adjusted manual or powered, and location)?

3o: Are there mirrors mounted outside the CAB which allow for viewing behind the tractor (yes or no)? If yes, how many mirrors, how are they adjusted, and where are they located (number, adjusted manual or powered, and location)?

3p: Does the trctor CAB include a fire extinguisher (or have a mount for one) (yes or no)? If yes, is it mounted or just included ?

4a: Measure the height or distance from the ground to the tractor platform (inches)? Measure fig. 4, [4a, 4c and 4d] )

4b: Is the tractor platform flat?, especially across where the operator would step to access the seat and/or rest their legs while driving (yes or no, and if not flat, describe it)?

4c: With the tractor seat in its reward position, measure the clearance offered to the nearest point on the dash/console from the front edge of the seat pad (inches)? Measure fig. 4, [4a, 4c and 4d] )

4d: With the tractor seat in its forward position, measure the clearance offered to the nearest point on the dash/console from the front edge of the seat pad (inches)? ? Measure fig. 4, [4a, 4c and 4d] )

4e: What kind of suspension does the seat appear to use (describe)?

4f: Does the tractor have any operating controls built into the tractor seat or seat arm rest (yes or no)? If yes, please describe them.

4g: Does the tractor seat have/offer two arm rests and if so, describe how you can adjust each arm rest (yes or no, number, and describe adjustment)?

4h: Does the tractor seat swivel (yes or no)?

4i: Does the tractor seat have/offer high back support (yes or no)?

4j: Is a second rider seat offered (yes or no)?

4k: Does the tractor have 12 volt style outlet(s)? If yes, how many and describe their location (yes or no, location)

<4l: Does the tractor have/offer tilt steering wheel (yes or no)?

4m: Does the tractor have/offer a telescoping steering wheel (yes or no)?

4n: Does the tractor have/offer a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)(yes or no)? If yes, are seat belts included (yes or no)? -and- can the ROPS be folded down for orchard/garage clearance needs (yes or no)?

4o: Is this an older tractor that has had a ROPS added to it (yes or no)? If yes, what is the distance from the ground to the top of the ROPS (inches)?

5a: Is there a foot operated clutch on the left side of the dash or column, and are there two foot operated brake pedals on the right side of the dash or column (yes or no)? If not, please describe where the tractor clutch and/or brake pedals are located.

5b: Is the foot operated clutch pedal and are the two foot operated brake pedals attached/mounted on shanks which extend down from underneath the dash column (yes or no), or are the pedals attached/mounted on shanks which extend up from below the platform (yes or no)?

5c: Look for all the main tractor operator controls which require hand operation (e.g., throttle, range shifter, speed shifter, PTO on/off, three-point linkage/draft controls, hydraulics, park brake, etc., but disregard environment controls such as heat, air-conditioning, etc.) and make note of any main tractor operator controls which are NOT located on the right side of the operator's seat and list all of them.

5d: . Most tractors have some sort of lever(s) used to control the tractor speed, and sometimes this may be two separate levers, one to select the range/direction and another to select the speed, or this maybe just one lever to control both functions. On older tractors, it was common to find the main range selecting lever that was operated in an "H" or similar pattern, where the operator would physically move the range lever to different positions within the "H" to select forward ranges 1, 2, 3, etc., or reverse. On newer tractors with hydrostatic, power-shift, or variable speed transmissions, the range/speed lever(s are more likely to be combined and require only an "in-line" or fore/aft movement. One might also find tractors now with joystick like range/speed lever(s) for controlling the direction and speed of the tractor, complete with electronic buttons or touch screens for selecting a range/speed. Find the type of range/speed lever(s) on this tractor and select the pattern used for shifting the transmission from below. If there is both a range and speed lever, indicate that.

- “H” or similar pattern

- In-line pattern

- Joystick, Touch Screen, or similar electronic controller

- Other, please describe

5e: Most tractors have some sort of lever or control used to place the tractor in park. Please find this mechanism, and compare it to the different photos of park brakes shown in Figure 5, and select the style which most closely fits this tractor. If not match is found, please describe the park brake mechanism. (Review photos, see fig. 5)

6a: Measure the distance from the ground to reach/access the fuel tank (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 6)

6b: Measure the distance from the ground to reach/access the dipstick for checking the engine oil level (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 6)

6c: Measure the distance from the ground to reach/access the point for checking the coolant level (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 6)

6d: Measure the distance from the ground to reach/access the dipstick for checking the transmission fluid level (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 6)

6e: Does the tractor offer hydraulic valve control levers near the actual hydraulic valve couplers (such as at the rear of the tractor) so the operator could reach and activate the hydraulics without the need to get back on the platform or into the CAB (yes or no)? If yes, measure the distance from the ground to reach/access the hydraulic valve control lever(s) (inches)? (Measure, see fig. 6)

6f: Does the PTO shield easily swing/pivot aside if needed or necessary for the operator to attach a PTO driven implement (yes or no)?

6g: Do the lower two hitch links both have telescoping (or adjustable) ends (yes or no)?

6h: Is the upper hitch link fixed (yes or no), or does the upper hitch link offer hydraulic control for ease of positioning and connecting implements (yes or no)?