On board CO detectors

[DavidBarkey]

I know this to some degree has been discussed in bits and pieces . With a second tractor with a cab and a shop that engine are started in from time to time . I am looking to get another CO detector . This is what I have been using

What have you guys been using , good and bad .

[propane1]

Never used one. My tractor cab on the ford has lots of ventilation. And exhaust goes out thru the front grill.

Noel

[BobAfton]

On my 446, I use this Kidde Detector mounted on a piece of Lexan as a bracket. It slides on/off for battery replacement and storage.
I consider it necessary for 4xx tractors that blow hot air into the cab!
Bob

[Timj]

I my past experience the Kidde detectors have been a sound product. I have one of the plug in ones in my home and cabin. When I was on the fire dept we carried a couple as loaners and they were quite accurate compared against our meters.
I don't have a cab to worry about but can remember reading of some close calls with cabs on CCI tractors. I think if you have a tight cab it is a good idea, especially on a 3 digit tractor. Also, if you're running engines in enclosed spaces you may be surprised on how fast CO levels can become dangerous.

[MattA]

My modern CB34 cab leaks some air. Its got some good sized gaps at the floor down in front of my feet and the doors also don't seal tight. It keeps most of the snow and wind out and is certainly better than not having a cab

[Gordy]

Never used one. My tractor cab on the ford has lots of ventilation. And exhaust goes out thru the front grill.

Noel

Is the engine in the ford facing to the rear?

My 224 exhaust exits forward alongside the hood. The engine flywheel faces the front, so it sucks the exhaust through the engine and blows it back at the cab. I posted on the old site and maybe here too, pictures of the short stack I built after getting tired and getting a killer headache while running the tractor. That cab is very well ventilated with holes around the floorboards and 1/8"+ gaps around the doors.

Oh: I never got around to putting in a detector, after the stack was installed the smell and symptoms never came back


Gordy

[DavidBarkey]

Never used one. My tractor cab on the ford has lots of ventilation. And exhaust goes out thru the front grill.

Noel

Is the engine in the ford facing to the rear?

My 224 exhaust exits forward alongside the hood. The engine flywheel faces the front, so it sucks the exhaust through the engine and blows it back at the cab. I posted on the old site and maybe here too, pictures of the short stack I built after getting tired and getting a killer headache while running the tractor. That cab is very well ventilated with holes around the floorboards and 1/8"+ gaps around the doors.

Oh: I never got around to putting in a detector, after the stack was installed the smell and symptoms never came back


Gordy

Our Grandson will be driving this machine( 446) as well , so needs to be right .

[propane1]

Never used one. My tractor cab on the ford has lots of ventilation. And exhaust goes out thru the front grill.

Noel

Is the engine in the ford facing to the rear?

My 224 exhaust exits forward alongside the hood. The engine flywheel faces the front, so it sucks the exhaust through the engine and blows it back at the cab. I posted on the old site and maybe here too, pictures of the short stack I built after getting tired and getting a killer headache while running the tractor. That cab is very well ventilated with holes around the floorboards and 1/8"+ gaps around the doors.

Oh: I never got around to putting in a detector, after the stack was installed the smell and symptoms never came back


Gordy

Pto it at the front of the tractor Gordy. Flywheel draws air in from just in front of the steering box and blows it out toward the front grill.
My cab has lots of ventilation, but still very nice in there compared to outside.

Noel