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[bhywel]

Hi my name is Doug and I am 23 years post accident that left me a Paraplegic. I've wanted a farm tractor for I don't know how long. I have found one that I can afford but cannot find anyone to make it assessable for me, is there anyone that knows of somebody around Columbus, Ohio that can help me out with my Dream of becoming a real farmer? The manufacture of the tractor does not want anything to do with it because of liability. I even asked if I purchased a new tractor would they do anything, they said no. I really don't think it's fair that a huge Company would not make it assessable. You're really making it safer for me with added harness to keep me strapped in and hand controls.





Thanks,

Doug

[Tim13]

I googled the words Paraplegic Farm Tractor and found a ton of useful information including this video that has lots of related vids on the sidebar:

[tsh3406]

Here's a few more resources, I've always wanted to do this too....

http://fyi.uwex.edu/agrability/
http://agrability.org/
http://agrability.osu.edu/


Tim

No auto/truck/tractor/equipment manufacturer would make any kind of modifications like that because it's a very specialized modification they don't have any knowledge in doing, there are legal issues involved in installing stuff like that and it can void warranties. I have a sticker in my truck put in by the conversion shop that states by law that it can only be installed by a certified shop/service provider. You'd be much better off having it done by someone who knows what they are doing and maintains some kind of liability if something goes wrong....

Edited by tsh3406, 09 January 2012 - 01:56 AM.

[bhywel]

Thanks Tim13 I've been watching these and it is a John Deer that I have in mind..

 Tim13, on 08 January 2012 - 10:36 PM, said:

I googled the words Paraplegic Farm Tractor and found a ton of useful information including this video that has lots of related vids on the sidebar:

[bhywel]

Hi Tim thenks so much for all the information U sent to me. I have been looking for someone that specialized in this I have found 2 of them and the sales man at John Deer also is looking cuz he knows that it can b done but just have to find that person...

Thank Again
Doug

quote name='tsh3406' timestamp='1326073778' post='268045']
Here's a few more resources, I've always wanted to do this too....

[url="http://fyi.uwex.edu/agrability/"]http://fyi.uwex.edu/agrability/[/url]
[url="http://agrability.org/"]http://agrability.org/[/url]
[url="http://agrability.osu.edu/"]http://agrability.osu.edu/[/url]


Tim

No auto/truck/tractor/equipment manufacturer would make any kind of modifications like that because it's a very specialized modification they don't have any knowledge in doing, there are legal issues involved in installing stuff like that and it can void warranties. I have a sticker in my truck put in by the conversion shop that states by law that it can only be installed by a certified shop/service provider. You'd be much better off having it done by someone who knows what they are doing and maintains some kind of liability if something goes wrong....
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[tsh3406]

Here's a video of a dude climbing up into a 9000 series Case IH. Can't get too much bigger than a 500+ hp 4 wheel drive....

[Tetracyclone]

Whoa, Dude!

[pete785]

Doug

I have adapted an older farm tractor for hobby use (There is always a way) Would be happy to share what I learned if you want to e-mail me Maybe I can save you some "legwork"

[Andrew Meddings]

hi doug the modification required will depend on your ability to transfer. a friend of mine has 7 tractors of varying sizes which he uses on his farm . a few of the smaller ones he has a platform which he pulls his chair on the transfers to seat through a series of steps. his larger ones he has built lifters on. i also build lifters . i just finished one for a client on a similar tractor to the video above. few of us are able to climb like he can. i usually use a winch as lifting muscle i find them more reliable than hydraulics.
you will find it difficult getting a business to modify it for you. best way is to look at the access point put a pallet on fork lift where platform would go .lift up to height required to transfer to machine. transfer in & get comfy. assess what controls you need & decide where they should be for best control. most farmers are reasonably handy with a welder find someone willing to work with you to get it done. it can be as simple as using some telescopic rhs , attach a winch , build a simple platform . fitting a lifter will not void any warranty . once you start working the tractor you will see how it could be done better next time or rebuild what you have done. most companies or people who do vehicle mods wouldnt know where to start with a tractor so best to learn yourself. hopefully there is somone who lives nearby who has something you can have a test drive in.
cheers andrew

[tsh3406]

Some vehicle modifications do void factory warranties, it's just smart to check before you go cuttin' and weldin'. Here's a few more links.....


http://www.agrabilit...tor Chair Lifts
http://www.farmagain...ractorlift.html
http://www.accessunl...html/other.html

[Andrew Meddings]

hi doug do you live on a property where you can work a tractor . or are you thinking you would like to get one & do contract work with it
on some of those links they use linier actuators. they work fine at first but have a short life when used on road transport , farm & construction work .they dont like mud ,dirt or water. i tracked down the guy with the truck in that link years ago when i was building a lifter on a new truck to get some feedback on its operation. his response was it is f@@@ing s@@t. it was constantly failing &he gave up trying to use it after 6 months.