If I were a tractor engineer......I would...

[foggy1111]

If I were a tractor engineer I would add the following features to each tractor built:

1. A good cell phone holder
2. A decent cup holder
3. A place to put a log chain
4. A place to hang a fire extinguisher (like a plastic bracket on the ROPS)
5. A tool box ON EVERY MODEL (******)
6. A place to place extra lynch pins (little holes on the back of the tractor)
7. A place to put my ear protection
8. A modular receiver to hold tools (such as that found on ATV's)
9. A place to hold my sunglasses (or regular glasses)

I have added most of the above....but I think some of these tractor companies could take a clue from the ATV and auto markets. People will PAY for and / or chose another model vehicle based on "cupholder" type accessories.

Others???

 

[robb01]

cupholder is a big factor for me, its got to be well designed too, some just dont fit the great big soda bottles

 

[GBeck]

rear 3 pt quick attach should be standard

 

[flusher]

rear 3 pt quick attach should be standard

Roger that.

My Mahindra dealer installs the skid steer quick attach plate option on FELs that he puts on larger size tractors (45 hp and up) as his standard configuration.

 

[6thgpSF]

how about a reverse PTO ?

 

[archerm3]

Stop trying to make the sheet metal, oops I mean plastic, aerodynamic!

Use more common parts between models.

Quit changing the models every year (this one goes to JD)

Come up with a more efficient way to do the 3ph. Don't need $2000 in casted housing and special parts for what a $300 ram could do.

Develop an industry standard hydraulic connection

 

[mattman]

I agree on most things on the list except for the cell phone holder. When I am working I want to get done what ever I am doing, not talking. I would like to add : a factory bellypan of some type to protect the under carriage.

If I built a tractor it would weigh a ton and cost 2 arms and a leg. It would be built like a tank.

It would be great if all the tractors best features were put into one tractor.

 

[foggy1111]

A "decent" grille guard to protect the tractor and hood.

 

[carpenter383]

Rear work lights should be standard on every tractor! My Kioti didn't come with them!

 

[woodchuckcanuck]

A "decent" grille guard to protect the tractor and hood.

So was that toothpick a factory or self installed option?