tractor on fire

Dan_R_42

Dan_R_42

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B7100-D, w/ Sims Cab, B219 FEL, ARPS 70 Backhoe, Oversized R4 Tires, LX2610 Cab
Dec 1, 2010
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Lil Foot said:
Thanks for posing this question, it got me to thinking about the situation.
Grabbed an extra extinguisher from the garage, and lo & behold, the mounting holes in the extinguisher bracket lined up with the holes in the bracket on the back of the seat. It's out of the way, doesn't interfere with the backhoe operation, and easily accessible with the seat facing front or rear.
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Great idea Lil Foot.

One suggestion. I would swap out the plastic bracket with an all metal version. I can't imagine the the plastic strap will take much vibration or bouncing around before popping open and dropping the extinguisher. Especially where it is side mounted. That puts much more pressure on the bracket. :D

Maybe something like these...

http://www.homedepot.com/s/fire%20extinguisher%20bracket?NCNI-5
 

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Lil Foot

Lil Foot

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1979 B7100DT Gear, Nissan Hanix N150-2 Excavator
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One suggestion. I would swap out the plastic bracket with an all metal version.
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Yeah, already thought about that, I have a metal one around somewhere….
But on the bright side, the tractor did about 12hrs work over two days, including wrassling out some big rocks with the backhoe while digging four tree planting holes, moving lots of topsoil & mulch, lots of roll fencing & T-posts, and it remained solid. Maybe I'll stay lucky!
 
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