Tractor-Mounted Water System Helps Fight Fires

Tractor-Mounted Water System Helps Fight Fires MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous Meier-Brakenberg has farmers covered in case of crop fires with their MB Field Attack a self-enclosed high-pressure fire extinguisher mounted on a tractor’s front bumper The unit powered by the tractor’s front hydraulics offers functions including extinguishing cleaning front weights and underride protection If a fire is detected in a field or on machinery tractor operators can quickly intervene The Field Attack features a 275-liter 72-gal stainless-steel tank and a high-pressure 3-cylinder piston pump The extinguishing unit dispenses up to 21 liters about 5 1/2 gal /min at 2175 psi emptying the tank in 13 min through a long-distance lance A single-ply NW8 25-m hose ensures the tractor can be parked safely away from the fire A quick-couple lance can also be swapped for a pressure wand for cleaning roads and yard services The unit’s empty weight is 225 kg 500 lbs With a full tank of water and four optional 75-kg 165-lb steel plates of removable ballast added it weighs 800 kg 1 763 lbs The Field Attack comes with side marker lights daytime running lights reflectors to the front and side and two warning signs for road travel Interested parties are encouraged to contact Meier-Brakenberg through their website for pricing and availability Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Meier-Brakenberg GmbH & Co KG Brakenberg 29 32699 Extertal Germany info@meier-brakenberg de; www meier-brakenberg de

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