Workers' comp class code · Industrial & Other
Class code 0037-2 — Farm Machinery Operation
Operation of tractors, combines, and other powered farm equipment.
This classification isolates payroll for employees whose primary duty is operating powered farm equipment such as tractors, combines, balers, and sprayers, distinguishing that mechanized work from general hand labor in the fields. It's often used alongside a general farm labor code to separate out machinery-specific exposure.
Typical duties include driving tractors for tilling and planting, operating combines during harvest, running sprayers for pest or weed control, and performing basic equipment upkeep between uses. Operators often work independently across large fields for extended stretches.
The primary hazards are rollover and equipment entanglement, particularly around power take-off shafts and moving attachments, along with the physical demands of long hours in a vibrating cab. Rollover protective structures, PTO shielding, and clear equipment maintenance routines are central to reducing severity in this classification.
What code 0037-2 typically includes
- Tractor operators for tilling and planting
- Combine and harvester operators
- Sprayer and applicator equipment operators
- Baling and hay equipment operators
- Basic field maintenance performed by equipment operators
Codes this one gets confused with
0037 — Farm — Field Crops
General field crop labor covers hand and light labor tasks, while this code isolates payroll specifically tied to running powered equipment.
See code 00378107 — Machinery Dealer — Sales & Service
Operating farm equipment as part of a farm's own crop production differs from selling or repairing machinery for other customers.
See code 8107What this code means for your premium
Farm machinery operation rates similarly to or slightly above general field labor, reflecting the added severity potential from rollovers and equipment entanglement.
Estimate your premiumClassification is not final until a carrier assigns it. Code numbers, wording and exceptions vary by state and rating bureau — several states run their own bureaus. This page is general reference written in our own words; your carrier's underwriter assigns the code based on your actual operations and payroll records.
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