Tractor and Mower Safety and Operator Skills
The 4-H tractor and mower safety and operator skills program provides youth with educational information that develops project skills (i.e., principles of engine operation, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, safe operation) and life skills (i.e., decision making, using science and technology, developing communication skills). These fun-filled, hands-on learning experiences are provided under the direction of caring adults.
Junior division is for youth in grades 3-7 and senior division is for youth in grades 8-12.
College Majors
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Systems Management
- Farm Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Landscape Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering
- Selling and Sales Management
- Turf Science and Management
Careers
- Agriculture
- Engineering and Technologies
- Manufacturing and Processing
- Sales
Project Resources
Tractor
The 2025 tractor operator skills area and state contests will include the parts identification and obstacle course practicums only. The quiz/exam practicum will not be part of the 2025 contests. Some area contests may be asked to pilot a pre-trip inspection component, but it will not be scored as part of the contest.
- Gearing Up for Safety
- Junior Ag Tractor Questions & Answers (NOTE - Quiz practicum is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Junior Ag Tractor Questions: Online Practice Quiz (NOTE - Quiz practicumt is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Senior Ag Tractor Questions & Answers (NOTE - Quiz practicum is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Senior Ag Tractor Questions: Online Practice Quiz (NOTE - Quiz practicum is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Junior Ag Tractor Parts ID
- Junior Ag Tractor Parts ID - No Answers
- Junior Ag Tractor Parts ID: Online Practice Quiz
- Senior Ag Tractor Parts ID
- Senior Ag Tractor Parts ID - No Answers
- Senior Ag Tractor Parts ID: Online Practice Quiz
Lawn and Garden Tractor/Zero-Turn Mower
The 2024 lawn and garden tractor/zero-turn mower operator skills area and state contests will include the parts identification and obstacle course practicums only. The quiz/exam practicum will not be part of the 2024 contests.
- Ready, Set,...Mow!
- Lawn and Garden/Zero-Radius Mower Questions & Answers (NOTE - Quiz practicum is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Lawn and Garden/Zero-Radius Mower Questions: Online Practice Quiz (NOTE - Quiz practicum is paused and will not be part of the operator skills contest in 2025.)
- Junior Lawn and Garden/Zero-Radius Mower Parts ID
- Junior Lawn and Garden/Zero-Radius Mower Parts ID - No Answers
- Junior Lawn and Garden/Zero-Radius Mower Parts ID: Online Practice Quiz
- Senior Lawn and Garden/Zero Radius Mower Parts ID
- Senior Lawn and Garden/Zero Radius Mower Parts ID - No Answers
- Senior Lawn and Garden/Zero Radius Mower Parts ID: Online Practice Quiz
Tractor
- Agricultural Tractor Operator's Contest Pre-Trip Inspection Scorecard (Junior and Senior Divisions)
- Agricultural Tractor Operator's Contest Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84A-JR-TR
- Agricultural Tractor Operator's Contest Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84A-SR-TR
- Agricultural Tractor Parts Identification Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84B-JR-TR
- Agricultural Tractor Parts Identification Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84B-SR-TR
- Agricultural Tractor Safety Education Poster or Display, 4-H 84TRP
Lawn and Garden Tractor
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Parts Identification Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84F-JR-LG
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Parts Identification Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84F-SR-LG
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Operation Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84E-JR-LG
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Operation Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84E-JR-LG
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Prestart Check, 4-H 84PS
- Lawn and Garden Tractor Safety Education Poster or Display, 4-H 84LGP
Zero-Turn Mower
- Zero-Turn Mower Parts Identification Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84F-JR-ZT
- Zero-Turn Mower Parts Identification Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84F-SR-ZT
- Zero-Turn Mower Operation Scorecard (Junior Division), 4-H 84E-JR-ZT
- Zero-Turn Mower Operation Scorecard (Senior Division), 4-H 84E-SR-ZT
- Zero-Turn Mower Prestart Check, 4-H 84PS
- Zero-Turn Mower Safety Education Poster or Display, 4-H 84ZTP
The 2024 tractor/lawn and garden tractor/zero-turn mower operator skills area and state contests will include the parts identification and obstacle course practicums only. The quiz/exam practicum will not be part of the 2024 contests. Some area tractor contests may be asked to pilot a pre-trip inspection component, but it will not be scored as part of the contest.
Videos are for educational purposes and are meant to demonstrate how a 4-H member should maneuver through the course.
- Junior Lawn and Garden Tractor
- Junior Ag Tractor
- Junior Zero-Turn Mower
- Senior Lawn and Garden Tractor
- Senior Ag Tractor
- Senior Zero-Turn Mower
Animated Course Outlines