FarmerBob
Silver Member
After spending an inordinate amount of time trying to find a toolbox and suitable mounting location for my L2600, I finally decided to just build my own. The ROPS seemed to be the most logical mounting location to keep things out of the way yet easily accessible. Using 1/8" mild steel, I cut out the panels and began the welding and grinding process. I had to remind myself along the way that it was <font color=orange>"just a toolbox"</font color=orange> /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif, otherwise I'd still be grinding and polishing. The dimensions are 18" wide by 8" deep and the rear is 7" high and the front 5" high, creating a sloped top.
A lengthy search for U-bolts of the correct size proved fruitless, so fabrication of the mounting hardware was required using 3/16" steel plate and 1/2" galvanized bolts. I have attached a picture of the results. The Kubota emblem on the toolbox top was provide by my local Kubota salesman... just to make it look "store bought" /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.
The empty toolbox added about 35lbs to the rear, but it's quite solid and would take a hefty pounding with a sledge hammer to dent it /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif. If I had it to do over again I'd probably use 1/16" steel to reduce the amount of grinding that was required to smooth the seams and to make it easier to work with during fabrication. Nevertheless, I'm pleased with the results and now have a place for all the tools I need when I'm out "tractor'n" /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif.
FarmerBob
A lengthy search for U-bolts of the correct size proved fruitless, so fabrication of the mounting hardware was required using 3/16" steel plate and 1/2" galvanized bolts. I have attached a picture of the results. The Kubota emblem on the toolbox top was provide by my local Kubota salesman... just to make it look "store bought" /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif.
The empty toolbox added about 35lbs to the rear, but it's quite solid and would take a hefty pounding with a sledge hammer to dent it /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif. If I had it to do over again I'd probably use 1/16" steel to reduce the amount of grinding that was required to smooth the seams and to make it easier to work with during fabrication. Nevertheless, I'm pleased with the results and now have a place for all the tools I need when I'm out "tractor'n" /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif.
FarmerBob