Posted by Jack a on December 04, 2008 at 04:26:56 from (129.176.151.10):
In Reply to: Worst breakdown posted by 37chief on December 03, 2008 at 22:52:37:
Not all that bad but for me I was moving the bale elevator in cramped quarters and while turning I noticed a small tree branch just touching the elevator about 3/4 of the way up. I had it cranked down as low as it would go. I stopped and looked and then thought that little branch couldn't do anything. I moved another 6 inches and then watched as the elevator proceeded to tip over in very sloooooow motion. I'm thinking while it was going over "at least it should miss the electrical box on the pole in the yard", wrong again. Smashed it to the ground with a big pop and flames shooting out of the ground. Now I'm thinking I don't dare step off the tractor but Dad was in the house and heard the commotion and came out to shut the power off. Next thought was SHIIIT it's Sunday and no electricity. That was about 3 months ago. Elevator only has a slight bow but now that I think of it I still owe Dad the electrical repair cost as it happened at his place. Funny Dad hasn't reminded me.
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