Can a G2 Agricultural Machinery License Operate a Combine Harvester?
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G2 driver's license cannot operate a combine harvester. 1. Operating a combine harvester requires obtaining a combine harvester driver's license; 2. According to the "Regulations on the Administration of Tractor and Combine Harvester Driver's Licenses": Article 7 states that driving a tractor or combine harvester requires applying for and obtaining a driver's license. Article 8 specifies the types of machinery that tractor and combine harvester drivers are permitted to operate: (1) Wheeled tractor, code G1; (2) Walking tractor, code K1; (3) Crawler tractor, code L; (4) Wheeled tractor transport unit, code G2 (permitting operation of wheeled tractors); (5) Walking tractor transport unit, code K2 (permitting operation of walking tractors); (6) Wheeled combine harvester, code R; (7) Crawler combine harvester, code S.
I've been farming for nearly thirty years, and a G2 license is the basic certification for operating a combine harvester. When I first took the test, I underwent specialized training for large agricultural machinery operation—turning a combine harvester slowly ensures stability. Now, every autumn harvest, I legally operate the combine harvester using my license, which significantly improves efficiency. New farmers shouldn't cut corners by operating without a license; it's prone to accidents. Safety comes first, so proper training and certification are a must. I recommend regular maintenance of the harvester's chains and hydraulic systems to avoid breakdowns in the field. Policy-wise, the G2 license covers all types of combine harvesters, and passing both the theoretical and practical exams qualifies you to operate them. Remember, licenses have expiration dates and require retraining to learn new regulations—don't let yours expire and cause delays.
