Small stuff that I didn't think I needed

[kennyd]

I have been focusing on the big items like implements and liquid ballast for my new tractor, but I'm sure there are dozens of smaller things that will be needed that I haven't considered. What items have you bought or made for your tractor that make things more convenient, comfortable, safe and effective?

Stuff like Lug wrenches for the tractor tires, tools to carry on the tractor, and tow chains/hooks are what I'm getting at.

We can help with those

All other suggestions are great so far, you値l quickly find out that getting the tractor was the easy part:laughing:

 

[clarky711]

A battery powered grease gun was one of my first purchases. Makes greasing up often not as much a chore.

 

[k0ua]

When you do 'get a round toit', I suggest cutting up a cheap stubby-holder (koozie, I think you'd call one). They're regularly made out of foam neoprene and make a great buffer between the 'strap' and whatever you're attaching it to. The neoprene also acts as a vibration barrier.

Now that sounds like a great idea!

 

[3930dave]

We can help with those

All other suggestions are great so far, you値l quickly find out that getting the tractor was the inexpensive part:laughing:

There ^, fixed it for ya !

Welcome to TBN OP. You came to the right place..... you'll have tons of help here, spending more money

I'll second the vote for a Mr. Funnel, or another good-quality water separating funnel.

I don't know the details of your operating climate, but probably more importantly - what is your background re. diesels ? Is this your first diesel, or have you had many before ?

If new - understand the issues around managing water in fuel (critical with cold Winters, but actually matters long-term wherever you are.....) - keep at least one spare fuel filter on-hand. Don't know what is on your JD, but if it is like a typical SCUT fuel filter today, keep several around, and look at what bigger equipment runs for guidance on upgrades to fuel filtration (hard to go wrong with Racor....).

^ re. above, do some reading (if no incumbent now) and pick a fuel additive, and adjust seasonally as needed. Ex. Power Service, just to name one widely available.

Tractor use pattern ? If it will sit unused for long stretches, get a good quality battery maintainer, and/or a battery disconnect switch if it won't give your electronics fits (?). Again - use dependent - auxiliary LED lighting is popular, nobody can argue with more light - also auxiliary warning flashers, if used for local road travel. Tire-chains, if/as needed.....

Have fun, play safe. If this is your first tractor, spend time reading the Safety section (actually, good reading for all of us, regardless of tractor-time-to-date.....).

Rgds, D.

 

[mikeman1]

paint pen to mark across bolts/nuts to the body that are structural in nature so you can visually see if it loosens instead of having to get a wrench to check every 50 hours or whatever the manual states.

 

[MickeyDBC]

Big air or electric impact wrench. My Makita makes working on big stuff so much easier.

 

[BIKER BOB]

Funny how I thought those were an advertising gimmick until I installed one. It is second nature to use.

The single best thing and best bang for the buck "doodad" that I have put on the tractor!

 

[kittyhawk]

It is funny reading this post. About eight months ago my mom decided to sell her farm in NW Arkansas since it is just her and surburan sprawl is slowly encouraging on her. We spent four weekend going through the shop and barn separating out tools from Junk and getting ready for an auction. Well the auction never happened and the wife and I just happened to buy our own ranch in Central Texas. So now I am glad to be making several tips with a 16 flatbed trailer up to pick up all my dads old tools and stuff. I have a got a garage full of tools but for working on Jeeps and Guns not tractors and larger equipment, I had no use for large 3/4 to 1 ratchets and sockets and now I do. Needless to say all the fenceing tools, posts and rolls of barbed wire we found on top of the tac room will be worth it. I remember my dad always looking for a better way to do things and building what he needed.
It will be nice to knock the dust and rust off of his stuff and get back to work.

 

[dragoneggs]

It is funny reading this post. About eight months ago my mom decided to sell her farm in NW Arkansas since it is just her and surburan sprawl is slowly encouraging on her. We spent four weekend going through the shop and barn separating out tools from Junk and getting ready for an auction. Well the auction never happened and the wife and I just happened to buy our own ranch in Central Texas. So now I am glad to be making several tips with a 16 flatbed trailer up to pick up all my dads old tools and stuff. I have a got a garage full of tools but for working on Jeeps and Guns not tractors and larger equipment, I had no use for large 3/4 to 1 ratchets and sockets and now I do. Needless to say all the fenceing tools, posts and rolls of barbed wire we found on top of the tac room will be worth it. I remember my dad always looking for a better way to do things and building what he needed.
It will be nice to knock the dust and rust off of his stuff and get back to work.

Nice to hear someone carrying on a legacy and excited to make use of a life’s collection of tools. My fear with my kids.

 

[flingwing1969]

I love these stubby hammers for the toolbox on the tractor, you can find them at Walmart.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Stubby-Claw-Hammer/123185369?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=8746&adid=22222222227050493146&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=147618943384&wl4=pla-285721960514&wl5=1015254&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=115787002&wl11=online&wl12=123185369&wl13=&veh=sem

And waterless hand cleaner
https://www.walmart.com/ip/608572677-24pk-4oz-Waterless-Hand-Cleaner/382675576

Also at Harbor Freight.