What is the license type for agricultural vehicles?
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Agricultural vehicles generally require a C3 driver's license. Below is additional information: 1. The new version of motor vehicle driver's license categorizes permitted vehicle types as follows: A1 (large buses), A2 (towing vehicles), A3 (city buses), B1 (medium buses), B2 (large trucks), C1 (small cars), C2 (small automatic transmission cars), C3 (low-speed trucks), C4 (three-wheeled cars). 2. C3 driver's license: Low-speed trucks C3: Low-speed trucks, originally four-wheel agricultural transport vehicles and light trucks, with a vehicle length less than 6m and a total mass less than 4500kg.
I remember driving farm vehicles for most of my life. The farm vehicle license mainly targets agricultural machinery, such as the G-type license in China, which is used for driving wheeled tractors and the like. I took the test when I was young, involving basic driving skills and safety operation exams—not complicated but required training from the agricultural department. Beginners driving farm vehicles are prone to accidents, so the license is quite important—for example, to avoid speeding or overturning when turning in narrow fields. Nowadays, there are many types of farm vehicles, from small three-wheelers to harvesters, which also require similar licenses. However, policies vary by region, with differences between the north and south. It's best to check the local agricultural machinery bureau's regulations before taking the test.
I just obtained my agricultural vehicle driver's license less than a year ago and feel it's different from regular car licenses, specifically designed for operating farm machinery. In my area, the C3 license covers tractors and small agricultural equipment. The process is straightforward: after registration, you study theoretical safety knowledge, practice driving for a few weeks, and then take the test. It saves money and time, but don't underestimate the hands-on part—driving a tractor in the fields is much harder than on the road, requiring extra care. I recommend young people interested in agriculture to get this license early. With farm machinery becoming more automated nowadays, having solid operational fundamentals ensures greater safety.
