Ph.D. Big Tractor Safety Extra caution is needed when taking articulated tractors at high road speeds.
Big tires can hide small children.
Tight turns, narrow gates and overhead obstructions may cause additional problems with big tractors. Though most safety recommendations apply to both large and small tractors, there are special safety concerns when operating super-sized tractors. The tractor's dimensions may cause difficulties in tight places, at corners and gates, and on narrow roadways. Overhead clearances, especially around power lines, may cause a problem. All-wheel steering can shift a towed device into an unexpected path.