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No. The safest spot to be in during a tip-over or accident on any type of equipment is within the operator compartment. At the most you might get banged up or mabye squish your hand on the outside wall. The cab protects 3/4 of your profile, as opposed to no protection once you step out.
  • Posted 30 Jul 2009 07:43
  • Modified 30 Jul 2009 07:52 by poster
  • By chublil
  • joined 28 Jul'09 - 187 messages
  • California, United States
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