Large round bales, which can weigh 1,200 to 1,500 pounds, pose problems during loading and transportation. Never transport a bale with the front-end loader raised. Tneven or sloping ground, or a quick turn, can cause the tractor to tip. To prevent the bale from rolling down the arms of a loader, use grapple hooks. Always lock and block the baler rear gate to check, clean, or repair the machine.
Combines also are very powerful to effectively handle large amounts of agricultural commodities.
Lock and block the combine header before getting underneath it. Tse the safety lock, rather than relying on the hydraulic system, which can fail. Lock the header for road travel to reduce stress on the hydraulic system. Watch for uneven, bumpy, or sloping surfaces, which can cause the combine to become unstable and tip. Although combine rollovers are uncommon, they can occur because of the machine's high center of gravity.