Tool rack ideas

[adirondackmtnman]

OK fellas, here's the deal...shovels, rakes, axes, and other tools are a pain in the ***** to carry around in the bucket when it's full of other stuff. I've got a few ideas kicking around for attaching a tool rack, but figured I'd implore the ever-inventive minds here on TBN to see what you guys have going on...So feel free to post some opinions/pics. I'm up for anything, whether it's attaching something to the arms of the loader, ROPS, fenders, or otherwise. I've got a welder and torches, so fab's not a problem...Thanks in advance guys.

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[300UGUY]

OK fellas, here's the deal...shovels, rakes, axes, and other tools are a pain in the ***** to carry around in the bucket when it's full of other stuff. I've got a few ideas kicking around for attaching a tool rack, but figured I'd implore the ever-inventive minds here on TBN to see what you guys have going on...So feel free to post some opinions/pics. I'm up for anything, whether it's attaching something to the arms of the loader, ROPS, fenders, or otherwise. I've got a welder and torches, so fab's not a problem...Thanks in advance guys.

What I am trying to do is to do a 3 point box, carrier thingy. There are a couple of threads on it here, and a video on it. Not only a carrier, but a tool holder, with a built in chain saw scabbord. The video is at wilsonoutdoors.com

 

[rekees4300]

Just used some 6" PVC attached to a carryall for shovels, etc. The bucket carries chains.

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[pizzaguy]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...esign-post3312729.html?highlight=#post3312729

 

[grnspot110]

I use plastic conduit on the outside of my weight box, plastic chainsaw sleeve on the other side & a metal tray inside for smaller tools & chains. Weight box has scrap iron in it & RR rail legs for a total of over 600#. ~~ grnspot

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Just use some 6" PVC attached to a carryall for shovels, etc. The bucket carries chains.

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The pvc is an awesome and cheap idea, I'm just figuring a way to mount it to the tractor, is your carryall on forks?

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[adirondackmtnman]

I use plastic conduit on the outside of my weight box, plastic chainsaw sleeve on the other side & a metal tray inside for smaller tools & chains. Weight box has scrap iron in it & RR rail legs for a total of over 600#. ~~ grnspot

I've currently got 2/3 Of an oil drum with a drawbar through it filled with a mixture of scrap steel and concrete. Unfortunately it's difficult to get a solid connection to it, due in part to its shape and the thin metal. I guess I could always drill it and put some tapcon studs in it to bolt to, as long as I don't run my bit into any steel. I may just have to buy a spanky new official box to start fresh;-)

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[rekees4300]

is your carryall on forks?

Forks? I got the carryall frame from TSC then attached some 2X12's to it. Uses the standard 3-point to attach to the tractor.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Forks? I got the carryall frame from TSC then attached some 2X12's to it. Uses the standard 3-point to attach to the tractor.

Sorry
...the pic was difficult to make out on my phone. Unfortunately I need to keep my weight on the 3 point, as my tractor is a 2wd, so without it loader work sucks.

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[rekees4300]

Unfortunately I need to keep my weight on the 3 point, as my tractor is a 2wd, so without it loader work sucks.

For loader work I usually just put some bags of sand on the carryall. That's easier than swapping carryall and ballast box back and forth.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

For loader work I usually just put some bags of sand on the carryall. That's easy than replacing the carryall with the ballast box.

That's not a bad idea...I'll have to keep it in mind. How much do the carryalls cost?

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[rekees4300]

How much do the carryalls cost?

They aren't very expensive, $100-$200 range

 

[Xfaxman]

At the top of the page next "Store", in the "Google Custom Search" box, type "shovel rake holder" and click "Search".

That will bring up over 380 threads with many ideas.

Also search google , eBay, Amazon, for "Quick Fist Clamp". Looks like a good product.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

At the top of the page next "Store", in the "Google Custom Search" box, type "shovel rake holder" and click "Search".

That will bring up over 380 threads with many ideas.

Also search google , eBay, Amazon, for "Quick Fist Clamp". Looks like a good product.

Those clamps look very handy...especially with a 50 lb. Capacity for 2 clamps...good lookin' out, xfaxman...

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[Xfaxman]

Those clamps look very handy...especially with a 50 lb. Capacity for 2 clamps...good lookin' out, xfaxman...

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Yep, they are on my eBay watch list, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

Yep, they are on my eBay watch list, just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

They're 10 bucks on amazon.
..may just have to spring for a set and see how they work

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[kuboter]

I've currently got 2/3 Of an oil drum with a drawbar through it filled with a mixture of scrap steel and concrete. Unfortunately it's difficult to get a solid connection to it, due in part to its shape and the thin metal. I guess I could always drill it and put some tapcon studs in it to bolt to, as long as I don't run my bit into any steel. I may just have to buy a spanky new official box to start fresh;-)

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You could use a ratchet strap the attach some pvc pipe to the drum.

 

[Big Jon]

Still new to posting here and not sure how to create a link but you may want to complete a search in TBN for how to store your chains. Gives many good ideas and pics.

 

[jimainiac]

I looked around for a place to carry shovels, rakes, and even chainsaws, without interfering with the bucket or 3ph. I decided that the area over the hood was an untapped resource. I modified a set of car-top carrier brackets to fit, and bolted on a piece of flakeboard with a 1x2 edge. Added lots of screw eyes for bungee cords. It's amazing how much can be carried there, and it's right up where you can keep an eye on it.
The platform doesn't interfere with opening the hood, just have to unload it first. All the equipment loaded on in the pictures is extreme, that was for going into the woods to cut firewood.

 

[bcp]

Where's your periscope?



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