http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Loading+Ramp+Safety.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:14:03 GMT Loading equipment onto a truck or trailer usually requires the use of loading ramps. There are some safety issues involved in using ramps. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Loading+Ramp+Safety.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1C453861-4779-461A-B9E2-7B6EE0738DA6/1203/Rlp053.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Safety+When+Driving+Equipment+Onto+Trailers.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:24:47 GMT Loading equipment onto trailers and trucks presents a safety challenge. Loading the right way can reduce the risk of overturn and operator injury. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Safety+When+Driving+Equipment+Onto+Trailers.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/DFC50865-AD2E-414A-8D9C-A2B1FDDC5037/43739/IMG_0259.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Preventing+Overturns+with+Riding+Mowers+and+LawnGarden+Tractors.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:49:23 GMT You might think that riding mowers and lawn/garden tractors are small and low to the ground so overturns are not a problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Riding mowers and small tractors can overturn to the side or rear fairly easily. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/Preventing+Overturns+with+Riding+Mowers+and+LawnGarden+Tractors.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/A2785E6C-7731-46B1-A8D0-BE2E22CA2DF4/43741/Rlp016.JPG http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Hitches.htm Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:31:47 GMT Implements, including mower decks, can be attached to tractors in several ways and in several locations. The larger the implement and tractor, the more likely an upscale, easy-to-use hitch will be provided. Naturally, the upscale hitch systems cost more. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/home_gardening/equipment/loading_hauling/How+To+Choose+a+LawnGarden+Tractor++Hitches.htm DParish@agcenter.lsu.edu (Richard L. Parish) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1D4BD36C-D6E2-4205-B797-59117C1CFE83/1294/Rlp026.JPG