Iraqi Tractors

[TomK]

I promised some pictures of Iraqi tractors on one of these Forums before I came over in August. It took me 1 1/2 months to find some tractors.

Sorry, but I didn't get out of the Humvee to find the brand name. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[TomK]

This one needs some work.

 

[shvl73]

Thanks for the pics.
<font color="blue"> Sorry, but I didn't get out of the Humvee to find the brand name. </font>
Please don't, stay safe.

 

[TomK]

Hey, shvl73
The guys that were driving me around were from the Army Reserves 172 Field Artillery Unit out of New Hampshire.

 

[shvl73]

Tell 'em NH wants them back safe & healthy! Be careful.
The 172nd is a historic unit, see: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/arng-nh.htm

 

[B7500]

Hey Tom,

Thanks for your pictures and service.
-Terry

 

[Taylortractornut]

Tom the ones in the first picture the red one looks to be a German Duetz and the one in the very back is a Russian Belarus. The wrecked one may be a Belarus or I cant recall the name of the manufacturer from Brazil. I know Brasil used to make a few tractors and one tractor company made copies of Bros rubber tired rollers for Iraq. Thanks for the pictures and Stay safe.

 

[jinman]

Tom, it's funny you should post this one day after a friend sent me the attached photo. Here's the news release that came with it. The title of his email was "This ain't right" and I have to agree.

An Iraqi firefighter extinguishes a burning tractor following an attack in the center of Mosul, 400 km north of Baghdad, Iraq (news - web sites), Thursday, Oct 14, 2004. A roadside bomb aimed at an Iraqi National Guards patrol killed the tractor's driver and wounded six guards during the attack, according to Iraqi police and hospital officials. (AP Photo/Mohammed Ibrahim)

 

[mark777]

We are very proud of you, and like the rest, come home safe. Wish I had a telephoto lens for your camera.........Best regards, Mark

 

[TomK]

How about that? That's the first Iraqi Fireman I've seen. Looks like he should be directing the hose at the base of the fire coming at his feet and not the top of the tank. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif The tractor still looks in better shape than the ones down here in Umm Qasr.