This short video dramatically simulates the dangers of having a damaged or unguarded PTO (Power Take Off) shaft.
Using a straw dummy, the sleeve of the overalls is caught in the yoke of the PTO.
As soon as the shaft is engaged, the dummy is pulled around the shaft with obvious and spectacular consequences.
Death and serious injury can result from damaged or badly maintained PTO guards.
This all too common, yet easily preventable accident can be avoided by following a few simple guidelines and making regular checks of PTO equipment.
A tractor is an engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds, for the purposes of hauling a trailer or machinery such as that used in agriculture or construction.
Most commonly, the term is used to describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks, especially (and originally) tillage, but nowadays a great variety of tasks.
Agricultural implements may be towed behind or mounted on the tractor, and the tractor may also provide a source of power if the implement is mechanized.
