AchingBack
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Put it in the yard, and plant some flower around it. That's what I'd do.
Rough night for my neighbor
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Midsouth
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sad to see any tractor looking like that. At least no one was hurt. Things can be replaced sadly people can not.
pitt_md
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It could have been worse...That could have been a Kubota!Not your average John Deere colors. I much prefer the green and yellow.
Fire Marshall determined that the electical had suffered from the effects of rodents compounded by his leaving the lights on for the last 24 hours, which started the fire. The origin of the fire was right on the other side of the wall from the tractor, and was the last part that the fire department put out. The Deere had no chance...
David from jax
Redbug
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When a tractor has been in a fire like that...is there anything that can be salvaged? Or is the whole thing ready for the scrap man? Seems like the bucket, wheels and the like can be reused.
I know your neighbor is traumatized...I would be, too.
I know your neighbor is traumatized...I would be, too.
dqdave1
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Heat usually destroys metal to point it is no good.
About fireworks; in Ohio; they are illegal to have. I have a license to shoot fireworks, issued by State Fire Marshall, which required continued education. Fireworks are nothing to play with without being safe. Remeber to keep specators back 70 feet for every inch of shell you are using, and make SURE all fireworks are properly secured to prevent them from tipping over ( very important)
About fireworks; in Ohio; they are illegal to have. I have a license to shoot fireworks, issued by State Fire Marshall, which required continued education. Fireworks are nothing to play with without being safe. Remeber to keep specators back 70 feet for every inch of shell you are using, and make SURE all fireworks are properly secured to prevent them from tipping over ( very important)
farmboy12
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They are illegal here in MD too. It's not too inforced, but you're supposed to have a license. When I say they go easy on you, if you're doing a safe job-out in the middle of an open field, spectators away- then they probably wouldn't give anymore than a warning. However, if it is a commercial event, you need a license.
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jaybrad
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I guess if the tractor is beyond repair, they may as well paint it orange.
On the other hand, if it can be put back into service, it's hard to beat a nice coat of red paint, with black highlights.
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sandman2234
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I have seen some pretty nasty vehicle fires, and the vehicles were rebuilt. Not something I would want to buy, but it has been done, and ended up looking pretty good.
Jaybrad may actually have hit something on the head with his comment about if it is dead, paint it orange...
I am negotiating with the owner to purchase the remains of the JD, and will attempt to put it on a Kubota (grey market) B6000 tractor that belongs to a friend. The first consideration will be if the insurance company declines to remove it for their own benefit. The second will be how long it takes to make a decision, as the longer it sets, the more the rust will take over. It won't take much to completely ruin what is left (which isn't much)
The rear ends and transmisson are still untouched,and don't appear to have gotten very hot, and if somebody pops a gear in the front axle, this little jewel might just be the one they are dreaming about, and wishing for. I may try to save the mower, but it had better be done quick, as there isn't much paint left on it.
More on this as time goes by...
David from jax
Jaybrad may actually have hit something on the head with his comment about if it is dead, paint it orange...
I am negotiating with the owner to purchase the remains of the JD, and will attempt to put it on a Kubota (grey market) B6000 tractor that belongs to a friend. The first consideration will be if the insurance company declines to remove it for their own benefit. The second will be how long it takes to make a decision, as the longer it sets, the more the rust will take over. It won't take much to completely ruin what is left (which isn't much)
The rear ends and transmisson are still untouched,and don't appear to have gotten very hot, and if somebody pops a gear in the front axle, this little jewel might just be the one they are dreaming about, and wishing for. I may try to save the mower, but it had better be done quick, as there isn't much paint left on it.
More on this as time goes by...
David from jax
pitt_md
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I had an 87 corvette that went up in flames. Got hot enough to melt all aluminum (wheels, intake manifold, etc) components into puddles. Nothing left worth rebuilding.
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Sandman, often the insurance company expects the person to take steps to prevent the loss getting worse such as putting tarp over hole in roof to prevent more rain. May take that attitude with the tractor but probably will not. However, if the adjuster is decent he may be able to talk with him about the salvage value if it can be released real quick due to rust issues.
Matt, and did the person or company not push the insurance company on the negligence issue? It would also seem they had to prove the gas tank was 100% the cause. Was it normal business to have a gas tank there, if so would help their case with the insurance company. But my guess is by not lawyers have been talked with based upon the size of the loss.
Matt, and did the person or company not push the insurance company on the negligence issue? It would also seem they had to prove the gas tank was 100% the cause. Was it normal business to have a gas tank there, if so would help their case with the insurance company. But my guess is by not lawyers have been talked with based upon the size of the loss.
