Where should I put this horn? 18" air horn on M7060

[bensonjv]

Kubota M7060 HDC12 with cab. The OEM horn is functional but not practical - scooter horns are louder. I picked up an 18" trumpet air horn with 150db to replace. Initially, I thought I was just going to mount in vicinity of where OEM horn is on front of engine hood. But for anyone who is familiar with this model, there's not a lot of room there for a horn this big plus the compressor.

Anyone else have pics of something similar they have done or have ideas how or where to mount?

Some of the other considerations...
Wanted to mount as close to OEM location as possible to tap into wire harness with minimal splicing and because unit would have some weather protection. Don't want to mount on the cab because of risk of ripping it off with overhead obstacles like trees on my property. Don't want to mount under because of similar risk of ripping it off, catching on brush or downed limbs, etc. Thought about mounting to outside front of engine cover but not crazy about idea of drilling holes in the hood.

 

[LouNY]

Why? not a very practical hole for most uses.
I have been looking for a milder sounding one, that can give a pleasant hello, or excuse me need to get thru.
Not some irritating extremely loud obnoxious thing, especially one that would frighten any cows I'm trying to drive among.

 

[bensonjv]

Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't realize I needed to justify the need for a louder horn or I would have included that in the original post. My apologies.

The need for a louder horn is for getting the attention of non-bovine animals and humans in and around my barn and work areas where accidents can occur. I understand your concern about frightening cattle. I anticipate no or extremely low use of the new horn in my pastures or around my livestock. The cattle I drive among are actually pretty respectful and naturally move from me without the need for audio incentive.

Thanks again for the quick reply.

Why? not a very practical hole for most uses.
I have been looking for a milder sounding one, that can give a pleasant hello, or excuse me need to get thru.
Not some irritating extremely loud obnoxious thing, especially one that would frighten any cows I'm trying to drive among.

 

[LouNY]

You have no need to justify it.
Our cows tend to flock around a tractor as we haul feed wagons into and out of the feed lots,
they can be quite aggravating at times.
If the humans need that much horn to get out of the way have at it.
Non bovine animals to me could be poultry and I do not have a lot of experience with them,
other then geese and ducks that a neighbor used to slow down traffic.
Good luck

 

[CADplans]

I would mount it under the hood, I would bet there is less than 2dB difference at 100 feet,,,

 

[kthompson]

Not another area to protect it other than under the hood. How loud your horn is your decision but I would think you might find a smaller electric horn that could suit your needs. Yep, my mind went to the top of cab when first read it. lol

 

[chim]

I'm sure the first time you come up behind someone and blow that horn, they will certainly tell you where to put it

 

[Diggin It]

I'm sure the first time you come up behind someone and blow that horn, they will certainly tell you where to put it

Why do I see the tractor and a big bull toe to toe, OK, hoof to FEL, honk, MOO, honk, MOO, HONK, MOO, HONK ... Snort MOOOOO!!!!!!!

 

[countrybumpkin]

Oh he won’t have that issue , he has “RESPECTFUL” cattle.

 

[Peter 315]

Honk honk I had a steer ram my pickup and dent the rear quarter panel ........