Agricultural Equipment Operator how-to

How to Move Equipment on Public Roads

Road travel is dangerous for slow farm equipment.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Road travel is dangerous for slow farm equipment. In short: display; fold; check, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Display the SMV emblem and lights.

  2. Fold or remove implements.

  3. Check width and height.

  4. Use escorts for wide loads.

  5. Drive defensively.

  6. Pull over to let traffic pass when safe.

Safety reminders for agricultural equipment operators

  • Shut down and remove keys before clearing plugs
  • Use ROPS and seat belts
  • Follow PTO safety
  • Use lights and SMV emblems on roads

PTO · Implement · Combine · Header · Grain cart · Auto-steer: see the full agricultural equipment operator glossary.

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