Producers Urged to Remove Headers Before Transporting Equipment

Producers Urged to Remove Headers Before Transporting Equipment

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Safety is top of mind as the count down to harvest is on.

Darwin Ullery, Director of Agricultural and Utility Services for the County of Minburn, is urging producers to remove headers before moving equipment onto the fields.

Ullery says the size of the headers, usually between 35 and 40 feet long, is double the width of county roads, and that can present challenges to motorists as they have to find an approach or alternate road if they are at an intersection to pull over.

Of course, the danger and risks increase after it turns dark. He suggests at the very least to have a pilot car to proceed to the next intersection to warn motorists and help control traffic.

Even though the county does not have a bylaw in place prohibiting the transportation of headers on equipment, he recommends the removal of them for transportation even if it takes an extra 15-20 minutes to remove them, and even if it is only for a short distance of two to three miles.