INSTRUCTION
COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR TRAINING
The following topics are covered in the Compact Utility Tractor course:
- Applicable OH&S Legislation
- Common/Unit Specific Parts
- Safety Devices
- Attachments
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Loader Principles
- Stability
- Center of gravity
- Specific hazards
- Weight distribution
- Lifting capacities
- Basic Operation
- Turning, pivot point/tail and load swing
- Scraping/cleaning/pushing
- Leveling
- Filling and dumping bucket
- Excavation and backfilling
- Dumping into a truck
- Operation on slopes or grades
- Travel with a loaded bucket
- Power Take Off use
- 3 point hitch use
- Tip over
- Operator and pedestrian awareness
Compact Utility Tractor training is 16 hours in duration and begins with a classroom theory component that is followed by a written exam. The remainder of the session includes practical training which gives the students an opportunity to practice newly acquired skills prior to completing a practical evaluation.
