Precautions for The Use of Agricultural Trailers

Farm trailers are common equipment in agricultural production, used to transport food, fertilizer, agricultural products, tools and other agricultural materials. The correct use of agricultural trailers can not only improve work efficiency, but also extend the service life of the equipment and ensure safety. The following are some precautions for the use of farm trailers:

1. Check before operation

Tire inspection: Ensure that the tire pressure meets the requirements, check for damage, cracks or wear, and replace the tire if necessary.

Brake system: Check whether the brake is normal, especially the oil level and braking effect of the hydraulic brake system.

Connecting device: Ensure that the trailer is firmly connected to the traction vehicle, check whether the traction pin and connecting pin are tight, to prevent decoupling or loosening.

Lights and signals: Check whether the taillights, turn signals, brake lights, etc. of the trailer are working properly to ensure driving safety.

Goods fixed: to ensure that the transport goods are stable, to avoid sliding or tipping during transportation, affecting safety.

2. Correct traction

Traction matching: Ensure that the traction of the towed vehicle matches the weight and load capacity of the trailer to avoid overload operation and prevent the trailer from tipping over or being damaged.

Driving skills: Maintain a proper speed when driving, especially when turning and braking carefully, avoid sharp turns or brakes, in case the trailer tilts or loses control.

Load distribution: The load should be evenly distributed to ensure that the center of gravity of the trailer is stable and avoid overloading on one side resulting in the trailer overturning or instability.

3. Driving precautions

Safe distance: When driving at high speed or on uneven roads, it is necessary to maintain a sufficient safe distance from the car in front to avoid sudden braking or emergency situations.

Ramp driving: When going uphill or downhill, take special care to avoid losing control of the trailer or overheating the vehicle. When going downhill, the trailer brake system or low gear can be used to control the speed.

Wet road: When encountering rainy days or wet roads, the operation should be more cautious, especially when braking, to slow down in advance to avoid skidding.

4. Load of trailer

Load limit: Strictly abide by the maximum carrying capacity of the trailer, overload will lead to damage to the trailer and traction vehicle, and even safety accidents.

Loading method: Goods should be evenly distributed on the trailer to avoid going beyond the edge, so as not to affect stability and safety.

5. Care and maintenance

Regular inspection: Regular inspection of all parts of the trailer, including suspension system, axle, brake system, lights, etc., to ensure that they are in good working condition.

Lubrication: Regularly fuel or lubricate moving parts of the trailer (such as axles, suspension, steering system, etc.) to reduce wear and extend service life.

Cleaning: After each use, clean the surface of the trailer, especially the tires and brake system, to avoid damage from dirt or corrosion.

6. Perform safe operations

Driving at night: If you must drive at night or in poor sight conditions, ensure that the trailer's lighting equipment is complete and bright enough, and wear reflective signs or warning lights to improve visibility.

Avoid tired driving: When driving a trailer for a long time, maintain a good mental state to avoid tired driving and ensure safety.

7. Special environment operation

When driving on the uneven surface, pay attention to avoid sudden bumps, especially when driving on the muddy or sandy road surface, try to avoid too fast speed to prevent the trailer from falling into or rolling over.

Crossing obstacles: If there are obstacles or gullies on the road, it must be carefully passed, and if necessary, the cargo can be removed or the driving route of the trailer can be adjusted to ensure safe passage.

8. Handling after transportation

Unloading: When unloading, pay attention to the smooth unloading of items, avoid damaging the trailer or items, and check whether the trailer is damaged after unloading.

Parking: When parking the trailer, choose a flat and solid ground and ensure that the wheels are locked to prevent the trailer from sliding. When parking for a long time, it is best to put the trailer in a dry and ventilated place to avoid long-term moisture corrosion.

Following the above precautions can not only ensure the efficient and safe operation of agricultural trailers, but also extend their service life and improve the efficiency and safety of agricultural production.