There is nothing at all wrong with a loader on the front of a tricycle style tractor. These were designed typically as pooper scoopers. Some would move dirt or other loose material with them, though they are not well suited to general "Loader Work". They were never designed or meant to pic up a stump of that size. In fact, most tractors, utility or ag tractors are not designed to pick stumps of that size up. This guys tragic death was due completely to his own irresponsibility. I won't say he got what he deserved. No one deserves this. But he was certainly asking for a problem. Do a you tube search for something like, "Shotgun Hang fire". It's a wonder the guy didn't blow his dam n head clean off. You can't fix stupid.
Sometimes the stump wins
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There is nothing at all wrong with a loader on the front of a tricycle style tractor. These were designed typically as pooper scoopers. Some would move dirt or other loose material with them, though they are not well suited to general "Loader Work". They were never designed or meant to pic up a stump of that size. In fact, most tractors, utility or ag tractors are not designed to pick stumps of that size up. This guys tragic death was due completely to his own irresponsibility. I won't say he got what he deserved. No one deserves this. But he was certainly asking for a problem. Do a you tube search for something like, "Shotgun Hang fire". It's a wonder the guy didn't blow his dam n head clean off. You can't fix stupid.
I strongly disagree. A loader on a tricycle tractor is a recipe for disaster. Countless safety books advise against the practice, with one such example being "The Farm Safety Handbook" By Rick Kubik available on Google books.
The Farm Safety Handbook - Rick Kubik - Google Books
National Ag Safety Database - Tractor Overturn Hazards
I can't refute the information that you posted. But I can say that my family has used these kinds of tractors with these kinds of loaders for decades as manure shovels with out tipping one over on themselves. They outlawed 3 wheeler's for being "Too Dangerous" as well. But we still own a 350 Big Red and it is one of the slickest bikes we have ever owned. I won't disagree that they, (Big red or tric loaders) can't be dangerous. But they are only as dangerous as the person using them. This is the same basic argument I have regarding the notion that you "Can't" or "Should not" push with a box blade. I choose not to accept this as the final solution. Especially after seeing how effective they can be while pushing. I have watched the son of a kubota dealer up north that has his own landscaping business level pile after pile of topsoil faster then many people can with a skidsteer. Everything has it's place. And everything has it's limits. I don't think we should resolutely and Permanently condemn things because people in general can not be trusted to use their brains.
J F
Veteran Member
Or a very bad one. I missed the part about the diazepam, thanks. Yeah, valium+beer+tractor, not going to be a good mix. :duh:
k0ua
Epic Contributor
Someone asked how drunk are you at .11BAC.. pretty drunk Not falling down drunk, but drunk enough you don't want to drive or operate machinery or have a gun in your possession.. How many beers it would take to get there? you cannot say, it varies so much per person.. Weight has a lot to do with it. More weight/size, more blood in the body, therefore more places to "put it". How well a persons liver processes the alcohol makes a big difference too. The number of hours the alcohol was consumed in make a large difference too. A theoretical BAC calculator puts 8 beers in 3 hours for a 200 pound person at .11 or 7 beers in 3 hours for a 160lb person or 6 beers in an hour for a 160 pounder, would also be .11. It just "depends", and these are "average people" what ever that is. I have seen lots of drunks, and seen lots of them blow on the BA. and .11 is drunk enough to get you stopped easily by any LE that is paying any attention at all to your driving.. You WILL stand out by your driving style at .11 or even less. On the other hand I have seen people blow in the mid .20's and still be seemingly functioning pretty well.. These are your hardcore professional drunks. They seem more or less OK. not really OK, or they wouldn't have been stopped in the first place, but doing a heck of a lot better than I could with a BAC like that. I would be passed out on the floor.. but then again I don't drink much. I have seen petite women that are not used to drinking, you can give a couple of beers to, and.... well we wont't go there
James K0UA
James K0UA
I don't know bout yall, but if 20-25% (.2-.25) 0f my blood were alcohol, i think you would need to push on my chest to get any air out of me and across a Breathalyzer. And i think the reading would show dead.Someone asked how drunk are you at .11BAC.. pretty drunk Not falling down drunk, but drunk enough you don't want to drive or operate machinery or have a gun in your possession.. How many beers it would take to get there? you cannot say, it varies so much per person.. Weight has a lot to do with it. More weight/size, more blood in the body, therefore more places to "put it". How well a persons liver processes the alcohol makes a big difference too. The number of hours the alcohol was consumed in make a large difference too. A theoretical BAC calculator puts 8 beers in 3 hours for a 200 pound person at .11 or 7 beers in 3 hours for a 160lb person or 6 beers in an hour for a 160 pounder, would also be .11. It just "depends", and these are "average people" what ever that is. I have seen lots of drunks, and seen lots of them blow on the BA. and .11 is drunk enough to get you stopped easily by any LE that is paying any attention at all to your driving.. You WILL stand out by your driving style at .11 or even less. On the other hand I have seen people blow in the mid .20's and still be seemingly functioning pretty well.. These are your hardcore professional drunks. They seem more or less OK. not really OK, or they wouldn't have been stopped in the first place, but doing a heck of a lot better than I could with a BAC like that. I would be passed out on the floor.. but then again I don't drink much. I have seen petite women that are not used to drinking, you can give a couple of beers to, and.... well we wont't go there
James K0UA
.11 (11% BAC) is pretty tipsy
Scooby074
Super Member
Lets see... Drunk and on prescribed drugs. And using a tricycle tractor on a hill..
Never saw this one happening
Never saw this one happening
Lets see... Drunk and on prescribed drugs. And using a tricycle tractor on a hill..
Never saw this one happening
James makes some good points but it's still sad that it is what it is. Alcohol and/or drugs may have been a factor. I wouldn't even think about using a tricycle with a loader on a hill when I am straight, but then again I wouldn't even have a tricycle to begin with. Must be a reason they don't make them anymore
joshuabardwell
Elite Member
For the record, that video is faked. Watch carefully when he racks the slide. The first two shots, a shell is ejected, then after the supposed "hang-fire," he racks the slide but no shell is ejected, because the gun was empty. If it had been an actual hang-fire, the "hung" shell would have been ejected when he racked it and gone off on the ground. So why did he rack the gun after the hang-fire? To make sure that it was actually empty when he aimed it at his head is my guess. Finally, listen to the third shot vs. the first two. The third shot ends abruptly and has no echo like the first two. It was added digitally.