FYREBX FAQs

  • Yes, the FYREBX has multiple baffles on the inside.

  • FYREBX requires standard flow.

  • FYREBX weighs 850 lbs (386 kgs) empty and 3400 lbs (1,542 kgs) full of water.

  • No, the patent pending design places a 1/3 of the weight behind the mounting plate of the track loader covering a portion of the tracks. The track loader is very stable while the FYREBX is fully loaded. ( Do not raise the boom of the skid steer while on steep or uneven terrain. This could cause your track loader to roll over and result in injury).

  • Yes, FYREBX is the perfect multi tool for your track loader. The FYREBX can be used on the farm, ranch, construction, mining and industrial sites spraying weeds, fertilizers, and dust control as well as fire prevention. Customers are coming up with their own uses for the FYREBX daily.

  • Yes, you can batch mix your foam agent into the 300 gallon (1,135 litres) FYREBX and simply add an air aspirated nozzle or our add on compressed air foam system.

  • The FYREBX uses 10 gauge, 12 gauge, & 1/4” (6.35 mm) steel and is reinforced in multiple locations to give extra strength.

  • The FYREBX can pump from 5 gpm to 250 gpm (19 LPM to 946 LPM).

  • It depends on the operating conditions. A 3/4” (19.05 mm) wildland garden hose at 9 gpm (34 LPM) will flow for over 30 minutes, however a 1.5” (38.1 mm) nozzle with a fan spray pattern will flow around 8 minutes, and yes, you could pump the entire 300 gallons (1,135 Litres) in just over a minute.

  • No, the drafting feature is used to fill up other water trucks, fire trucks, or another FYREBX.

  • We offer an auxiliary hydraulic pump with 50’ (15.24 m) of hose to refill the FYREBX from any water source.

  • Yes, The FYREBX fits on all track loaders.

  • Yes, you can pick a color of your choice at an added cost.

  • We have actually timed ourselves in the field changing from a masticator to the FYREBX. It takes around 45 seconds to remove the masticator or other attachments from the track loader quick coupler and around 45 seconds to attach the FYREBX.

  • The FYREBX rivet nuts are for adding storage racks, toolboxes, potable water containers or whatever you feel you need to attach to your FYREBX.

  • Yes, but we highly recommend only raising the boom when you are on flat ground. Raising the boom on any track loader while driving on steep or uneven terrain may cause the skid steer to roll over.

  • Yes, the spray pattern can be adjusted from a wide mist to a tight stream.

Any questions? Contact FYREBX to get answers!