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Michael Soldan

07-13-2006 13:45:12




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A 42 year old farmer was killed yesterday while he was removing duals from his tractor, he lost his grip of the wheel and it fell on him pinning and crushing him. Be carefull out there guys. My neighbour always gets me and his brother to put on or take off duals, it takes three to handle them safely. I hate this kind of news but it serves to remind us all about working safely and how easily we can become statistics...Mike in Exeter Ontario

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Jimmy King

07-14-2006 01:15:54




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to Michael Soldan, 07-13-2006 13:45:12  
Michael, I always thought I was bullet proof, then when I was about 22 I went to work in a loose leaf binder plant as a production cutter, and it was mandatory when we changed blades on a gulitine, to have some one come over and watch. That got me to thinking.



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George 2

07-13-2006 18:23:45




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to Michael Soldan, 07-13-2006 13:45:12  
Mike: I always use a lifting beam I made up to fit on my loader tractor. It is essentially two side by side prongs about 14 inches apart with small 1000 lb capacity wheels on the ends. I bought the wheels at TSC in Goderich. I first use the chain on the front of the loader to get them upright and then use the prongs to lift the duals into position. Once into position I rotate them freely on the hub to get the bolt holes lined up properly. Then I put the capscrews into the holes and tighten them up. Taking them off, I simply slide the chain clevis into the hole on the rim and gently snug up with the loader and chain. Then I remove the bolts with the chain snugly tight. Once all bolts are out, I just back up the loader tractor and the duals move off the hub freely. I do this for 20.8-R42 tires. Very safe procedure. No chance of getting hurt. Never, never manhandle big duals. Always use a loader , a chain and the lifting beam like I have to do it safely.

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Michael Soldan

07-13-2006 19:24:30




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to George 2, 07-13-2006 18:23:45  
George 2, where are you located, if you shop in Goderich, not very far from me, Huron road 31, south of Hillsgreen....Mike in Exeter Ontario



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George 2

07-14-2006 16:27:29




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to Michael Soldan, 07-13-2006 19:24:30  
Mike: I am north of Goderich just across the Bruce County line



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jjamna

07-13-2006 13:58:11




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to Michael Soldan, 07-13-2006 13:45:12  
Our prayers are with the the family. That is some very sad news. I have been thinking about fixing up the duals for my tractor ( never had them on) but will be thinking twice about it now.



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Don L C

07-13-2006 15:47:22




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 Re: Farm Tragedy in reply to jjamna, 07-13-2006 13:58:11  
Hey guys, I work around my place....have 5 old tractors I play with 1 newer.....I am disabled.....have a large shop to play in....I bought or made tools and equipment to help me do every thing....no need to try handling heavy tractor wheels and tires...a $200 engine hoist will do the job any manny more..... Don



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