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What's Included
- One day tractor driving course
- Get hands-on with the essentials of safe tractor operation
- Drive two different tractors; Start off with the Massey Ferguson 3635 and then a John Deere 6155R or 6R195
- Experiences last for approximately six hours (including a lunch break)
- Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance (please note this is not a qualification)
- Courses operate in a small group of 2-4 participants
Course Content
- Get to know your tractor - Discover what all those buttons, switches, instruments and controls actually do
- Give it the once-over - Carry out your daily pre-use checks and make sure the tractor is safe and ready to work
- Stay safe with trailers & implements - Learn how to handle heavily loaded trailers and attached equipment safely
- Get behind the wheel - Climb aboard, carry out your safety checks and start the engine correctly
- Hit the road safely - Understand the rules and safety considerations when using a tractor on or near public roads and areas open to the public
- Hitch up - Safely connect the tractor to a trailer and hook up hydraulic couplings
- Put your driving skills to the test - Tackle a designated driving course, including corners, gear changes and reversing in tight spaces
- Tip, uncouple & park - Safely tip your trailer, disconnect it and leave your tractor parked securely
- Connect your implements - Learn how to attach three-point linkage equipment safely and correctly
- Get to grips with PTO (Power Take-Off) equipment - Learn how to attach PTO-driven machinery and correctly fit the PTO shaft
What Can I Expect
Exclusive to Into The Blue! Go beyond a standard tractor drive on a day course in Wiltshire! These full-day tractor driving experiences will have you driving and thinking like a working farmer who really knows his tractors.
We love this experience. Having a go at driving a tractor is one thing, but learning how to attach and use the ingenious, time-saving farming tools you find in the world of modern agriculture is really quite extraordinary.
First things first on this day course:- driving a tractor, including with a trailer, around a dedicated circuit. You’ll start with the Massey Ferguson 3635, a mid-sized utility tractor that’s easy to drive and an ideal all-round workhorse down on the farm.
Now you've got to grips with driving the Massey, it’s time to meet the John Deere. These are large, high-performance agricultural machines capable of carrying out a plethora of tasks in their role as heavy-duty workhorses.
And this is where your course gets really cool. You’ll learn how to use the clever three-point linkage system to ‘plug in’ an implement, using the three heavy-duty arms to hoist, control and then pull the attachment.
When a farmer needs to link something ‘active’ like a mower attachment, you’ll be using a PTO (that’s Power Take Off). These are rigid, spinning shafts you see connected from the tractor to what you’re towing. They transfer mechanical power directly from the tractor engine to the implement. And yes, it’s as impressive as it sounds!
Of course, all of this is taught in a safe learning environment. And as you’re surrounded by powerful, working farming tools and tractors, you’ll need to be at least 16 years old to take part in these exclusive full-day tractor driving courses at this Wiltshire farm - and what a day it will be!
When Is It Available
- Selected weekdays throughout the year (excluding August-October during the harvest and planting season)
- Sessions generally start at 09:00 or 10:00 finishing at 15:00 or 16:00
- Dates are subject to availability
- Due to popularity it is recommended you book well in advance to avoid disappointment
Location
- Devizes, Wiltshire
Suitable For
- Minimum age 16
- Under 18s must be accompanied on site by an adult
- Participants must be in good health to take part in this experience, and a waiver will be required to sign on the day
Spectators
- Not suitable for spectators
- No dogs are permitted on site
Anything Else
- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn
- In the event minimum numbers are not met your course may be rescheduled
