Toolbox for a 3515CH. Ideas?

[huntsman1024]

Just wondering if anyone has figured out any place to mount a toolbox on a 15 series cab tractor? I just got a new 3515CH and I'd love a place to throw a few tools and some chain. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[ptsg]

I made a L-shaped bracket and mounted it where the step for the right side would mount.

For me it's no big deal as I don't ever mount the tractor from the right side, also didn't come with a step in the first place.

I don't know how well it would work for you. I've seen toolboxes mounted on the loader mounts as well.

This is mine but I don't know how well would work with a cab as I think the lid would hit the door glass.

 

[K5lwq]

I thought about mounting one in the same spot ptsg. It would have to be lowered on the cab version but could work. Maybe one day I will get around to mounting a box.

Huntsman, please let us know what you figure out.

Is the tank on your 3515C mounted below the left step or behind the cab? Mine is behind the cab but the ones I looked at on the lot were under the step. If that's the way yours is, you might be able to mount a box behind the cab.

 

[huntsman1024]

I thought about mounting one in the same spot ptsg. It would have to be lowered on the cab version but could work. Maybe one day I will get around to mounting a box.

Huntsman, please let us know what you figure out.

Is the tank on your 3515C mounted below the left step or behind the cab? Mine is behind the cab but the ones I looked at on the lot were under the step. If that's the way yours is, you might be able to mount a box behind the cab.

My tank is behind the cab. I had hoped to get it near the step, but that wasn't an option for me.

 

[Cougsfan]

I sometimes wrap a log chain around my front bumper, but it has fallen off on occasion. I also have just carried a chain on the floor of the cab which isn't great either.
I mounted an ammo box on the rear fender where the caution triangle was originally mounted. It has worked OK but I'd love something a bit bigger. I have contemplated fabricating and mounting a box of some kind to the left side step into the cab similar to what Ptsg has done, as I also seldom, if ever enter from that side. Haven't done it yet though.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I've usually just piled whatever I need in my fel bucket and go. Or, if I'm working away from home, I pile it in the back of the truck bed. Not as handy for sure, but it "works" I guess? But a pallet that I could set in the truck bed with everything mounted to it might be pretty handy to have. If I got to the point where I was tractoring away from home a lot, I may copy K5's project.

Cougs,

I would probably mount something to the right side step area if I had to. I can't get in from that side anyway, would have to be an Ethiopian fashion model to squeeze in from that side.

 

[LouNY]

I never did but always wanted to take a utility box and make it a trailer with a pto input for a generator/welder and air compressor and maybe a hydraulic pump.
Would have been nice for field repairs, now if we have too it's a couple of tractors or pickups with lots of tools tossed in and blocks and what ever else may be needed and usually a couple of trips.

 

[K5lwq]

I like that plan Lou! That would be a fun project.

 

[Nickak8]

I saw online where you can use a pvc pipe to fit inside the loader hollow tube. Cut out top portion of pipe, cap ends, then secure. I’ll try to find pics.

 

[Nickak8]

I saw online where you can use a pvc pipe to fit inside the loader hollow tube. Cut out top portion of pipe, cap ends, then secure. I’ll try to find pics.