I think you missed the text in the first picture "when the regulator
stuck causing the tank to rupture".
This isn't being offered as a case of rust (but you should still drain
the tank).

Steve

RoyJ wrote:

Some interesting (if ugly!) pictures of a blown compressor tank over
on the yesterday's tractor site
http://www.tractorshed.com/cgi-bin/g...uble/r1956.jpg

http://www.tractorshed.com/cgi-bin/g...uble/r1957.jpg

http://www.tractorshed.com/cgi-bin/g...uble/r1959.jpg


If those links don't work try the pictures without text:
http://www.tractorshed.com/gallery/trouble/r1956.jpg
http://www.tractorshed.com/gallery/trouble/r1957.jpg
http://www.tractorshed.com/gallery/trouble/r1959.jpg

A good reminder to drain your tank regularly.