FACT SHEET
December 2018 - over -
Implements of Husbandry
PURPOSE
This fact sheet explains implements of husbandry and their operating requirements.
PENNSYLVANIA VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS:
102, 1922, 2105(a)(6), 4303(e), 4307(e), 4502(d), 4529(a), 4534, 4535(c), 4536, 4703(b)(2), 4905(e),
4921(b)(1, 2, 2.1, 2.2 & 5)
DEFINITION
Farm Equipment – A vehicle that is specifically designed and manufactured for and used exclusively
in agriculture to plant, seed, cultivate, harvest or apply nutrients, fertilizers or chemicals. The term
also includes any other vehicle determined by the department to be farm equipment.
Implements of Husbandry – Farm equipment that meets all of the following criteria:
1) Is equipped with pneumatic tires except if prohibited by religious beliefs,
2) Is infrequently operated or moved upon highways; and,
3) Is used in agriculture for any of the following purposes:
a) Performance of agriculture production or harvesting activities for the farmer’s agricultural
operations; or,
b) Transportation of agricultural products or agricultural supplies for the benefit of the farmer’s
agricultural operations.
NOTE: The term also includes earthmoving equipment and any other vehicle determined by
PennDOT to be an implement of husbandry.
SIZE LIMITATIONS
Generally, no wider than 8 feet 6 inches. If used between sunrise and sunset, may be 12 feet wide if
used to haul crops or nutrients on highways other than freeways.
Any implement of husbandry not exceeding 14 feet 6 inches in width may be driven, hauled or towed
without any restriction as to time on highways other than freeways in accordance with the following:
1) May be driven, hauled or towed within 50 miles of any farm owned or operated by the owner of
the implement of husbandry.
2) May be driven, hauled or towed between;
a) Farms; or
b) A farm owned or operated by a farmer and a place of business of a mechanic or dealer in
implements of husbandry, located not more than 150 miles away for the purpose of buying,
selling, trading, loaning and leasing, demonstrating, repairing or servicing the implement of
husbandry.
When driven, hauled or towed between sunset and sunrise, the implement of husbandry shall have
and operate at least one flashing or revolving yellow light or strobe light, which shall be mounted to
provide visibility to vehicles approaching from any direction (360° visibility) regardless of the method
of mounting and hazard signals.
