Wha Extras Do You Wish Your Tractor Had?

Industrial Toys · Jul 31, 2018

Many open station tractors in Europe had wide fenders and a buddy seat with a railing. Never mind not being standard. The NA market wasn't even offered it as an option.

It's a great feature. Mind you, if the tractor is being driven by a beginner, novice or idiot, sitting on the fender is probably the last place you want to be.

Wagtail · Jul 31, 2018

Industrial Toys said:
Many open station tractors in Europe had wide fenders and a buddy seat with a railing. Never mind not being standard. The NA market wasn't even offered it as an option.

It's a great feature. Mind you, if the tractor is being driven by a beginner, novice or idiot, sitting on the fender is probably the last place you want to be.

Hmmm... Perhaps I fall into this category. My 4105 (purchased Feb 2013) was a bare-bones tractor and I knew that going in. Yet it came with a foldable ROPS (Australian Standard I later found out), a cup holder and hand grips on both fenders. I did receive a ballast box which was delivered by mistake... I called and told the dealership this (and that I liked it and would pay for it); they thanked me for informing them and said that it was 'complimentary'.

Since then I have added a fire-extinguisher, an auxiliary 'cigarette lighter' outlet (behind the seat), a single rear-view mirror (right hand FEL arm) and an LED light-bar (top of the ROPS).

In other words, I got what I initially payed for. Extras are part of the negotiating process.

bcp · Jul 31, 2018

For those of us who live on a sidehill, a tiltable bucket, even if manual like the 3pt hitch.

Bruce

Oldoak · Jul 31, 2018

Us farm kids grew up either standing on the draw bar and holding on to the back of the tractor if the tractor had nothing in tow or we were sitting on the fender. And we all grew up, none of us were killed or injured. Not recommended for today's generation...............

LightningCamaroGuy · Jul 31, 2018

If by "wishing my tractor had something it doesn't," you mean something that isn't a factory option for it then I would say I wish my tractor had DPF and EGR deletes.

Jstpssng · Jul 31, 2018

Oldoak said:
Us farm kids grew up either standing on the draw bar and holding on to the back of the tractor if the tractor had nothing in tow or we were sitting on the fender. And we all grew up, none of us were killed or injured. Not recommended for today's generation...............

Consider yourself lucky that you can say that. While everybody posting here can share the same sentiments, not all of us can say that we don't have relatives, friends or classmates who didn't survive. Count your blessings...

Wagtail said:
Hmmm... Perhaps I fall into this category. My 4105 (purchased Feb 2013) was a bare-bones tractor and I knew that going in. Yet it came with a foldable ROPS (Australian Standard I later found out), a cup holder and hand grips on both fenders. I did receive a ballast box which was delivered by mistake... I called and told the dealership this (and that I liked it and would pay for it); they thanked me for informing them and said that it was 'complimentary'.

Since then I have added a fire-extinguisher, an auxiliary 'cigarette lighter' outlet (behind the seat), a single rear-view mirror (right hand FEL arm) and an LED light-bar (top of the ROPS).

In other words, I got what I initially payed for. Extras are part of the negotiating process.

Well said!!! :thumbsup: Some of the things mentioned are simple and could be added at little cost; yet why should I pay for things which I don't need or want.. especially things like loaded tires, or electronic outlets which are guaranteed to cause problems down the road for those of us who buy a tractor for beyond the warrantee. Ironically there's another thread running now about the lack of new pickups available without all of the bells and whistles.

Rock Crawler · Jul 31, 2018

bcp said:
For those of us who live on a sidehill, a tiltable bucket, even if manual like the 3pt hitch.

Bruce

That right there would be the best thing ever! I would pay some money to add that option... But it doesn't exist so far as I'm aware. It would be amazing though!

bcp · Jul 31, 2018

Rock Crawler said:
That right there would be the best thing ever! I would pay some money to add that option... But it doesn't exist so far as I'm aware. It would be amazing though!

If your tractor can handle the weight, they are made for skid steers. I want one for a BX.

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Bruce

Mike Madison · Jul 31, 2018

I prefer to buy a stripped down tractor and then customizing it to suit my needs. I have four tractors but no FEL--I'm growing row crops on flat ground-have no need for one. I'm not shy about drilling holes in a tractor to add stuff to it. (I did just add a rear view mirror to my potato planter so that I can see into the bin.) One thing I would appreciate is a simpler wiring harness with easier access.