Better Work Health and Safety
For farmers and Tractor Drivers
Better Work Health and Safety
Improving health and safety for farms and tractor drivers
Health and safety are primary considerations for anyone working with or near tractors. Each year, 20.5 million people engage in agriculture (including seasonal and migrant workers) in Europe. On average there are up to 500 fatalities and 150 000 non-fatal accidents each year. According to some sources, farming for 14 days is as risky as skydiving. Tractor safety cannot be overlooked. At Valtra, we believe your working environment should be as comfortable and ergonomic as possible to make those long work days as easy as possible. Together with our partners, Valtra offers market-leading comfort and innovative solutions to improve your health and safety.
TRACTOR FIRE SAFETY
Although rare, tractor fires can have devastating effects. Automatic fire suppression systems offer peace of mind, protecting the safety of tractor drivers and protecting your investment.
The Critical Need for Fire Suppression Systems in Tractors
In this blog, find out how the Valtra Unlimited automatic tractor fire suppression system automatically protects your investment and health and safety.
Valtra Unlimited - Fire Suppression System
The factory-fitted automatic Fire Suppression System from Valtra Unlimited quickly and effectively suppresses engine fires protecting you and your machine.
- Reduce impact on investment
- Secure business continuity and avoid downtime
- Protect against re-ignition
TRACTOR CAB COMFORT MADE EASY
From innovations in tractor suspension and reverse drive advancements, to improved heating and cooling, many physical adaptations have improved the comfort of Valtra tractors over the years. More recent innovations in technology have revolutionised farming and farm work.
How Tractor Cabs Improved Safety and Comfort
Valtra has been at the cutting edge of many advances in tractor comfort and safety.
- Famous smooth AIRES front axel suspension in all weathers
- Superior AutoComfort tractor cab suspension
- Good ergonomics thanks to the well-loved Valtra Power Shuttle
- Market-leading smart farming technology interface with SmartTouch
Read about the history and evolution of our cab design in the blog 'How Tractor Cabs Improved Safety and Comfort'.
TwinTrac - the tractor reverse drive system that improves comfort and health
Valtra's TwinTrac, the world's first factory-fitted reverse-drive system, revolutionizes farming and municipal tasks. Since 1986, this unique system has enhanced efficiency in mowing, forestry, and contracting, improving health and safety in farming.
TwinTrac history
Read all about the history of Valtra TwinTrac reverse tractor driving system from 1986 to present day.
TwinTrac savings
Research by TTS, the Work Efficiency Institute of Finland, demonstrates that Valtra’s TwinTrac reverse drive system saves both time and money. Read the full story below.
TRACTOR ACCESS MADE EASY
How many times a day do you get in and out of your tractor? Safe and easy tractor access is one of the most important ways to keep tractor drivers safe during their work days.
Safe tractor access - step-by-step
Some stand out features of Valtra cabs include:
- Lower cab position thanks to the innovative sloping bonet and placing the HVAC unit in the cab roof.
- Fewer steps thanks to the lower cab
- More gentle inclined steps thanks to the narrow cab design
- Well-proven corrosion-free alluminium steps for clean and safe access.
- Intograted LED step lights for safe access even in the dark.
EASY VISIBILITY
A safe working environment requires being able to see and be seen. Good visibility prevents accidents and improves ergonomics with less twisting and turning. Valtra tractors offer the best visibility on the market and incorporate many unique features that improve your 24 hour night and day visibility.
Tractors with the best visibility
Good visibility not only improves the efficiency of your work but also helps to prevent accidents. The A Series and G Series tractors provide some of the best visibility in their class. Key features include:
- Valtra's iconic narrow, short, and strongly sloping hood
- Large roof window option
- Narrow dashboard
- Good rearview mirrors (updated on the G Series in February 2025)
Top industry publications agree such as:
- LWK Niedersachsen
- Koneviesti
- Profi
- Bedre Gårdsrift
Better Lights for Tractors in the 135-200 HP Class
The well-received LED work lights already known from the Valtra S and Q Series tractors are now available for Valtra's best-selling tractors, the N and T Series. Find out more from the blog 'Better Lights for Tractors in the 135-200 HP Class'.
VALTRA UNLIMITED VIEW
Improve your safety and those of everyone on your farm and on the road. VIEW is a camera-based support system that increases safety both in traffic and on the field. The system uses ISOBUS information and machine learning algorithms to identify hazards and notify the driver.
Customisable Work Light System
Customisable Work Light System enables tractor operators to customise their work light system. Users can choose their own preferred colour temperature from a warm yellow 2700K to a cold blue 6500K and light intensity from 0 to up to 2900 effective lumen. The system also allows users to group sets of lights together and control them from either the system’s remote control or via a special mobile app.
YOUR DAY MADE EASY - LOWERING DRIVER STRESS
Innovations in Valtra smart farming technologies have led to improving the efficiency, ergonomics, and ease of working for thousands of farmers.
How Technology Improves Farmers' Health and Safety
Valtra smart farming technology significantly reduces driver stress through automating tasks and improving consistancy and acuracy.
Lower driver stress
With technologies such as Valtra Guide, Auto U-Pilot, and SmartTurn, the entire field driving experience has become autonomous. Read the full story from the link or see how easy the system is to use from the video.
