Pick up a Round Bale on a Slope

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Prevent possible injury caused by a tractor rollover when handling round bales on a slope. Avoid traveling across the slope whenever possible. Drive UP the slope to pick up the bale and DOWN in reverse. Move the bale as close to the ground as possible. Prevent possible injury caused by being struck by a rolling bale. NEVER use the tractor or loader to stop a rolling bale.

  1. Approach the bale with the tractor facing up hill, spear level, and centered on the bale.

  2. Push the spear into the bale until the bale is against the frame.

  3. Raise and roll the bale back high enough to provide the ground clearance necessary for transport.

  4. Be sure to select a low tractor speed before turning, if transporting a bale across a slope is necessary.

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