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How to Right a Tipped Tractor

The Monarch Tractor is designed to avoid tipping, but conditions can arise where you’ll need to right a tractor after it tips.

Speed and hilly conditions are two primary reasons for a tractor tipping. Make sure you and all other operators use good judgement and drive as slowly as practically possible.

Because the Monarch Tractor is a first-gen electric tractor, make sure you are prepared in an emergency. Have the contact information for a local towing company with an oversized, integrated or boom tow truck to help you right and tow a disabled tractor.

IMPORTANT: If your tractor is tipped as the result of a vehicle collision, do not use the tractor until it’s inspected by Monarch Tractor.

To right a tipped tractor:

  1. If you are the operator when the tractor tips, exit the tractor safely. If the tractor is tipped to one side, exit from the other side and find safety.
  2. Once the operator’s safety is secured, contact the site manager and 911 if needed.
  3. Call Monarch Tractor at 1-833-AGRI-PWR to report the tractor accident. We can gather video and photos of the incident to gain a better understanding of what occurred.
  4. Call an industrial or heavy-duty towing company with an oversized, integrated, or boom truck rated to lift the 5,000-pound tractor.
  5. Ask personnel not responsible for righting the tractor to exit the immediate area.
  6. Do one of the following:

    • If the tractor tipped and one rear tire remains on the ground: Slide a jack under the tire. Make sure you have a safe place to stand to operate the jack. Begin to jack up the tractor until the tractor rights itself.

    • If the tractor tipped onto its side or cannot be jacked: Call a heavy duty or agriculture towing company. Industrial tow trucks have strong enough winches and chocks to right the tractor before towing.

     

  7. Once the tractor is upright, follow towing instructions you receive from the Monarch Tractor Service Team.
  8. Park the tractor on an area of level ground. Do not charge the MK-V until the main battery has been inspected by Monarch.

To inspect a tipped tractor after being righted:

  1. After righting the tractor, do not operate it for at least 24 hours.
  2. Turn off the 12V battery. Do not touch the main battery or attempt to charge it. Monarch Tractor must inspect the battery before charging.
  3. Once the tractor has been idle for a day, check hydraulic fluid and coolant levels.
  4. Check the ground under the tractor for leaks of any kind. Do not touch any fluid. Take photos to share with Monarch Tractor.
  5. With a flashlight, check for oil leaking from the front axle or mid-gearbox. Take photos if you see any seeping or leaking oil.
  6. If your site manager determines that the tractor is safe to enter, start the tractor.
  7. Watch the tractor as it starts up, keeping an eye on the Smart Screen. Take photos of anything unusual.
  8. If the tractor starts up properly and displays the Ready status, take a photo of the dashboard and Smart Screen. If the tractor doesn’t start up, follow the Lock Out Tag Out procedure to prevent other operators from touching the tractor.
  9. Update your ticket with Monarch Tractor with all information and photos you just took.