Mounting mirror on tractor ??

[crash325]

Want to mount a mirror on tractor, It needs to be spring mounted as some of the places I go it would get broken off,
Maybe mounted on FEL bracket, just drill some holes in it???

Suggestions please
Thank you.

 

[CCWKen]

Or use a magnet mounted mirror. Lots of options there. That loader steel could be tough to drill without a drill press.

 

[PILOON]

The only loader steel that is hard is the cutting edge, the rest is mild steel.

 

[Deere Dude]

I mounted two 5"concave mirrors on my FEL masts. No springs but are on a swivel. There was a hole near the top of mine but it should be easy enough to drill through.

 

[davrow]

No drilling needed - use adhesive mounted studs. Mentioned here on TBN = Click Bond, similar available elsewhere (weld mount and others).

Best results if paint sanded down first so it is adhering to the metal.

Prior threads:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/315298-click-bond-mirror-mounts.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/301748-adding-rear-view-mirrors-using.html

 

[DarrellSimpson]

My dad used Dirt bike mirrors , they have a ball on the end so they can swing and rotate without breaking the arm .

 

[Wagtail]

I mounted two 5"concave mirrors on my FEL masts. No springs but are on a swivel. There was a hole near the top of mine but it should be easy enough to drill through.

That's what I eventually did; a single mirror. I'd been pondering how to accomplish having one and off of the FEL mast was the best choice as the ROPS is set too far back.

I purchased, from my local auto-parts store, a large "van" sideview mirror with a 3-screw mounting bracket.On my 300CX, there are two holes already at the top. I made a paper template that would fit inside & marked the hole diameters + high enough to incorporate the mirror mounting bracket... holes marked there also. I then took the template to a local welding/fabrication shop and asked to have it made up using some off-cut steel he might have around = A$30 and a perfect fit! Including the holes.

I picked up the appropriate sized bolts, nuts, washers and lock-washers from the hardware store (after I ensured that the holes lined up). The piece of steel received a primer coat & then a JD Green coat of paint.

A perfect fit and it looks like the tractor came with it. :thumbsup:

I'll get some pictures of it and post. You'll notice that I mounted it on the right hand side. That's for when I drive on a public road as we drive on the left.

 

[crash325]

Thanks guys, appreciate your input.

 

[Wagtail]

OK, I got off my arse and grabbed some photos of my mirror mount.

I added a piece of cut-up floor mat as a rubber gasket between the plate and the FEL in order to dissipate vibration. It works a treat and the reflection is flawless.

Yes, there's a small JD decal on the back-side of the mirror... I had a 'left over' one that I'd been saving for a future project and this fit the bill.

 

[dieselcrawler]

I stuck some adhesive backed 3" convex blind spot mirrors on the top of my loader masts. Not the greatest position for best view, but better than nothing and quite protected.