Backhoe Owners - How do you cover the outrigger feet?

[92blacksunshine]

I have a T25 w/backhoe...

Although the outrigger arms are still able to be run into, I flip the bases over so my grandkids dont hit their heads on them...

 

[ning]

Maybe bright pool noodles cut to cover the edges, with bungies holding them together.
Possibly drop the outriggers when you park it if you think kids might be running in that area; worse case they trip over them which is way better than hitting themselves in the head.

 

[92blacksunshine]

I have a T25 w/backhoe...

Although the outrigger arms are still able to be run into, I flip the bases over so my grandkids dont hit their heads on them...

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

And paint them bright yellow so they stand out.

 

[Torvy]

And paint them bright yellow so they stand out.

I think in this case I would go with red or white.

 

[hodge]

Welcome to TBN! I am in the camp if possible lower the loader, Backhoe bucket and outriggers to the ground. Especially with kids around. Last thing you want is one child on the tractor playing around with the control valve levers while the other one is under a raised implement.

TBN is a lot like the rest of the internet and the world. Some rude folks should just be ignored.

Excellent point! Lower everything to keep someone else from doing it, and teach the children about safety around it. Short of locking it up in a shed, there is no way to mitigate all dangers of running into it. The implements lowered create no more risk than left in a raised position, and as K5lwq pointed out, raised implements can present opportunities for danger.
I was fascinated with tractors ever since I was very young. I loved to climb on a tractor and lower the loader. I remember getting fussed at by a friend of my fathers- he had an IH with a loader, and I lowered the bucket onto an extension cord (edge down). I never forgot that, or did it again.

 

[Omega Woods]

View attachment 809965

This is what I do. My grandkids aren't big enough to run into them yet but that day's coming quick.

I also like the pipe insulation/pool noodle idea as long as you take it off before diggin'.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

There is a realtor here that uses a backhoe. Left it parked on a job. Two young boys, he didn't know them. Played on the machine and one let bucket down on the other. Killed kid dead. That's why you put it all down.

 

[pokey1416]

Install the backhoe shoes to eliminate catching on sharp edges. I use a chain to keep stabilizers from creep, same with bucket.

 

[ArlyA]

I just made my feet more visible.
View attachment 807638

View attachment 807639

Ih this was mine, I'd have rounded those angle-iron corners off more.

 

[ArlyA]

Hello all, first post.

I own a TYM T25 with a backhoe.

I am wondering if anyone covers the outrigger feet for personal protection?

Cannot find a single thing online, unless my search words are way off.

I have kids running around and I myself have ran into them when they are upright/stowed.

I am thinking along the lines of rubber/ foam / or insulated covers.
I may even go the route of throwing some buckets over them if they will fit, or pool noodles.

Thanks!

Nice to have you here wit us Chling. Some people can't help themselves.

 

[GeneV]

Bubble wrap?

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Bubble wrap?

Yes. And if applied to the kids instead of the outriggers they'll be safer overall.

And if using enough of it, they won't be able to crawl up on a machine and pull any levers.

 

[RedStuff]

I know this is an old post but for mine I used packaging foam from a delivery I received. It was dense with a large cutout and fit perfectly. I caught an outrigger foot in the chest while I was walking by. Only need to do that once. Covering it with the foam in tight spaces was how I “fixed stupid.” Good luck.