Thinking outside the tub

   / Thinking outside the tub #1  

pah

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Location
Vancouver Island Canada
Tractor
jd 40 crawler, power trac 422.
Seems to me that most of the troubles that affect the gas powered pt's are due to heat issues. My thinking is that if these machines had flat fenders over the rear wheels like the old jeeps, then these "platforms" could be used to hold the battery and a tool box on one side and the gas tank on the other. I would remove or modify the hood so that the exhaust could be directed up and to the rear. The cooling fan would also have to be dealt with but why not direct the heat under the operator seat in the winter. With these mods most of the normal maintenance would be so much easier as well. I'm going to proceed this winter any thoughts?
 
   / Thinking outside the tub #2  
I use mine in the woods and want everything protected. I think fenders would hang up on vines and branches, too.
 
   / Thinking outside the tub #3  
I would not want a battery cable out where it could be snagged by anything, anything at all. The potential consequences could be very serious, everything from fire to acid splash.

If you do proceed with this, I would suggest getting a covered battery box from a boating store and using heavy straps to hold it and its lid down. Lash the cables at all points so that they can't be torn free.

Of course if you have no trees or other potential grabby things on your property.........no, I still wouldn't want it exposed.
 
   / Thinking outside the tub
  • Thread Starter
#4  
I agree thanks, enclosure will be part of the design. No vines in my area thankfully.
 
   / Thinking outside the tub #5  
PAH,
In your area do you have to worry about saltwater?
PJ
 
   / Thinking outside the tub #6  
<font color="red"> No vines in my area thankfully. </font>

What? not even blackberrys? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 

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