Big Jim
ArboristSite Lurker
Rented a T300 Bobcat with a fecon mower on it and had a serious electrical fire in the engine compartment in the battery area.It was a remote site and the machine was not equipped with a fire extinguisher or suppression system.We went used our 3 extinguishers we had but by the time we got to the machine it was like pissing on a bonfire.To make a long story short we burried the machine with sand to contain the fire(red flag day) and waited for the fire crews to get there(25min).
The dealer doesnt want to know #### and says I am liable for the damage.I cleaned out the vicinity of the battery and where the fire was hottest.I found a harness going thru a loom and to a burned off lug.I was informed and found out that a mega-fuse(100amp)used to be attached to the lug(probaly melted down).The other side of the harness is still intact.The positive side of the battery is melted down so bad there is nt a battery terminal left.
Machine had 300 hours on it and was running tops of 20 minutes after being shut down foor 1.5hrs.
Does anyone have any info or know of anyone else that has had problems?
Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Ya All stay safe out there.
Big Jim
The dealer doesnt want to know #### and says I am liable for the damage.I cleaned out the vicinity of the battery and where the fire was hottest.I found a harness going thru a loom and to a burned off lug.I was informed and found out that a mega-fuse(100amp)used to be attached to the lug(probaly melted down).The other side of the harness is still intact.The positive side of the battery is melted down so bad there is nt a battery terminal left.
Machine had 300 hours on it and was running tops of 20 minutes after being shut down foor 1.5hrs.
Does anyone have any info or know of anyone else that has had problems?
Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Ya All stay safe out there.
Big Jim