Fire Extinguisher for the Tractor

[EddieWalker]

I have an old Kiddie home fire extinguisher in my dozer that I've never used, but thought it was a good idea to have one when working around the burn pile.

Last weekend, I lit my burn pile and kept an eye on it in my new cabbed tractor. I thought I saw some ash float down on top of my fuel tank, which caused me to think how dangerous that could be. I never found the piece of ash, but it got me to thinking that if my tractor caught on fire, what would I do?

Any fire extinguisher is better then nothing. But I'm wondering if there is something specific that I should look for to put out a fire on a tractor full of hydraulic oil?

I'm also curious where to mount it?

Thank you

 

[RjCorazza]

I keep a small ABC extinguisher laying in the cab of my tractor.
Flying embers are not going to ignite hydraulic fluid or diesel, but it's always best to be prepared.
I think the best fire prevention is keeping a tractor clean of oil, diesel, and vegetation debris.

 

[gstrom99]

A decent small auto/marine extinguisher will give peace of mind. Any one would be better than what I have on mine now, which is nothing. Mounting spot - roll bar; or for a cab - somewhere handy but out of the way...

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[scootr]

ABC extinguishers on my mowing rig - 2 because if you need 1 you might need 2 and what if 1 fails?

 

[bmaverick]

I keep a small ABC extinguisher laying in the cab of my tractor.
Flying embers are not going to ignite hydraulic fluid or diesel, but it's always best to be prepared.
I think the best fire prevention is keeping a tractor clean of oil, diesel, and vegetation debris.

I've had flying ambers lite diesel. So be aware.

 

[ruffdog]

I would like to get a mount for one of my big water extinguishers for my Toolcat. I'm not sure where I could mount it though.

 

[JethroB]

ABC extinguishers on my mowing rig - 2 because if you need 1 you might need 2 and what if 1 fails? View attachment 873214

I learned the hard way the small extinguishers don’t last long. 6-8 seconds? I now have more handy and a couple of larger ones.

 

[bmaverick]

I would like to get a mount for one of my big water extinguishers for my Toolcat. I'm not sure where I could mount it though.

Tow it?

 

[Gregster613]

ABC extinguishers on my mowing rig - 2 because if you need 1 you might need 2 and what if 1 fails? View attachment 873214

Real good example scootr! I tried to enlarge to see the mounts better but no luck. Can you explain what type of mount that is and where you got it please? I'd like to copy your idea cause it'll make me feel safer out in the field. It "looks" like a fitted holster style with "perhaps" Velcro straps? I'm probably way off base but that's a holder I'd like to find. Thanks, Greg

 

[dieselscout80]

ABC extinguishers on my mowing rig - 2 because if you need 1 you might need 2 and what if 1 fails? View attachment 873214

Looks good

My trouble with fire extinguishers is the mounting device I don’t think they will stand up to long term use on a tractor (bouncing) and to UV rays.

 

[plowhog]

thought it was a good idea to have one when working around the burn pile.

These are not good for oil fires, but they are my go-to extinguisher to use with burn piles. I have 4 of them, and always have at least 2 near a burn pile. I'll drag out all 4 if its a good size burn. I really like these.

You can recharge them yourself. After you use it, replenish the water, pressurize to 100psi using your air compressor. Ready to go!

They are really handy for putting the embers "dead out." Since you can recharge them easily, just blast away until they are exhausted.

Stored Pressure Water Fire Extinguisher - 2.5 Gal. - Amerex 240

This Amerex 2 1/2 gallon water fire extinguisher with schrader valve is refillable. Charge with pressurized water to extinguish Class A fires. Amerex Model 240 chrome fire extinguisher.

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[RjCorazza]

These are not good for oil fires, but they are my go-to extinguisher to use with burn piles. I have 4 of them, and always have at least 2 near a burn pile. I'll drag out all 4 if its a good size burn. I really like these.

You can recharge them yourself. After you use it, replenish the water, pressurize to 100psi using your air compressor. Ready to go!

They are really handy for putting the embers "dead out." Since you can recharge them easily, just blast away until they are exhausted.

Stored Pressure Water Fire Extinguisher - 2.5 Gal. - Amerex 240

This Amerex 2 1/2 gallon water fire extinguisher with schrader valve is refillable. Charge with pressurized water to extinguish Class A fires. Amerex Model 240 chrome fire extinguisher.

www.firesupplydepot.com

Those are nice extinguishers. I keep one in my house, and in my previous life have knocked down several "room & contents" fires with a can.