Tractor - tracked

Find out about conditional registration, acceptable uses and equipment requirements for a tracked tractor.

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What is a tracked tractor?

A tracked tractor uses tracks instead of wheels in areas where ground conditions are wet, or, to reduce soil compaction in agricultural activities.

You need a Car (Class C) licence to drive a tracked tractor.

Tractor - tracked
 

Tracked tractors need to be conditionally registered to be used on public roads and road-related areas.

Conditional registration gives you limited road access to perform specific functions.

You cannot get conditional registration if a vehicle that complies with the construction and equipment requirements of the Australian Design Rules can be used to perform the same function.

See information about vehicle standards to see what standards apply.

Find out how to apply for conditional registration for a tracked tractor.

Oversize vehicle operators

Vehicles that go beyond the dimension and weight limits must comply with the conditions of the relevant access notice or permit. To find out the conditions for:

  • NSW permits – contact Special Permits Unit on 1300 656 371
  • interstate permits – contact National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487.

Conditions of use

The following minimum conditions apply to conditional registration.

ConditionCode
Daylight / floodlit worksite use onlyTD1
Flashing amber beacon required and used when vehicle movingSL1
Use only for farming purposesGO93
OR use only by the shortest suitable route between depots and worksitesGO5
OR restricted to designated areas / routesLO3 + free text
Restricted to maximum speed of 40km/hSP40
Not to be driven on freewaysFree text
Not to be parked on roadsideFree text
Steering failure warning device / sign required
Note: Applies only for vehicles with hydraulic steering		SL99

Equipment requirements

To receive conditional registration you must ensure that the following equipment requirements are met

EquipmentDaylight/floodlit use
Amber rotating beaconYes
Brake and turn lightsYes
Headlights, tail, number plate and clearance lightsNo
Rear reflectorsYes
Rear and side reflective tapeNo
Rear vision mirror(s)Yes
HornYes

Lighting

All lighting must be fitted as near as possible to the position specified in Schedule 2 of:

Transport for NSW office use

Code TypeCode
Vehicle shapeTRP (TRT if manufactured before 21-10-1994)

Compulsory Third Party insurance class

Note: If FARM or UFRM, a

must be presented with the .

Conditional registration - PLNT / FARM

Unregistered Vehicle Permit - UPLN / UFRM

Registration usagePLNT / PPG / PPGN

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