Toolbox for 4052R Cab

[FredSG]

I decided to use KennyD's iMatch Chain Box (Bolt on Hooks) to hold a few tools . . . wish they were bigger, and I'm considering attaching two of the boxes side by side to hold more, but it would be easier if Ken would just make a bigger one with the same attachment setup.

FredSG

 

[RoyJackson]

I decided to use KennyD's iMatch Chain Box (Bolt on Hooks) to hold a few tools . . . wish they were bigger, and I'm considering attaching two of the boxes side by side to hold more, but it would be easier if Ken would just make a bigger one with the same attachment setup.

FredSG


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Very nice...where'd you get them? Link, if possible

 

[FredSG]

Roy,

We're neighbors! Here is the link: John Deere iMatch™ Accessories - BoltOnHooks LLC

Just scroll down and you will see them. I have a pair on both of my JD Tractors - JD4310 & JD 4052R.

I'm in Northern Maine.

Fred

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy,

We're neighbors! Here is the link: John Deere iMatch™ Accessories - BoltOnHooks LLC

Just scroll down and you will see them. I have a pair on both of my JD Tractors - JD4310 & JD 4052R.

I'm in Northern Maine.

Fred

Thank you very much, Fred!
My QH is not an iMatch...had an older Deere QH, but it had the fixed upper hook).
Unfortunately, the boxes are out of stock (covers are in stock though)
I've bookmarked their website and will keep an eye out for when they're in stock again
Again, my thanks!

Boy, you are upstate, now ain't cha?

 

[FredSG]

Send an Email to the web site owner - Ken, ask him to Email you when the chain boxes are back in stock . . . he has other things for the JD tractors . . . he has helped me with hydraulic information . . .

you picked a great tractor, but I'm biased!

Fred

 

[RoyJackson]

Send an Email to the web site owner - Ken, ask him to Email you when the chain boxes are back in stock . . . he has other things for the JD tractors . . . he has helped me with hydraulic information . . .

you picked a great tractor, but I'm biased!

Fred

Will do, and thanks again!
Yeah, the 4052 looks to be a great tractor...maybe a bit too fancy for me (I like simple since I'm pretty simple).

 

[pmsmechanic]

What I've found to make connecting PTO shaft to the tractor PTO easier is to remove the shield (PTO guard) from the tractor.
To me, just something else "in the way".

Keep thinking there should be a tool like a lever that will assist pushing the PTO shaft forward onto the stub while at the same time holding the spring-loaded collar back. The combination of pushing the shaft forward while pulling the collar backward will test the arm strength for sure.
Anyone have an idea or a method that works for them?

What I did was replace the spring in the collar with a softer one. That made attaching my 660 rototiller a lot easier.

 

[beenthere]

What I did was replace the spring in the collar with a softer one. That made attaching my 660 rototiller a lot easier.

Sounds like a good idea, and I will make a note of that.

Do you have a suggestion where to look for a softer replacement? maybe McMaster Carr would be a place to look?

 

[RoyJackson]

Sounds like a good idea, and I will make a note of that.

Do you have a suggestion where to look for a softer replacement? maybe McMaster Carr would be a place to look?

I'd like to know too!
My Woodmaxx chipper is great, but the supplied PTO driveshaft is a serious PITA

 

[pmsmechanic]

Sounds like a good idea, and I will make a note of that.

Do you have a suggestion where to look for a softer replacement? maybe McMaster Carr would be a place to look?

I didn't buy anything. I just went to my box of springs that I have and picked out one of the springs that I had salvaged from who knows where. It makes a huge difference on how much effort is needed to attach the pto.

 

[LouNY]

Here's a link to a spring manufacture and sales;
Coil & Custom Spring Manufacturer | Century Spring Corp.
I used them for several spring orders a few years ago.
My loader control valve detents were so tight that I was stretching and breaking cables to the joystick,
I went through several spring combinations before getting a set that gave good feel but would hold in the float detent.

 

[Butchmyster]

I'd like to add a tool box for things like a crescent wrench, lynch pins and such...unlike the 4520 with a Curtis Cab, the cab of the 4052 is quite nice and I'd like to keep it that way as long as possible.
I don't see any good place to mount a decent sized tool box...saw a picture of one mounted on the loader masts, but it wasn't Deere tractor and I'm not real crazy about drilling into that heavy cast iron of the H180 loader.
I've also seen pictures of an ammo box mounted on the quick hitch...I'm thinking there's adequate clearance even when the 3PH is fully raised and the QH is closest to the fenders. Right now, since the QH never comes off the 3PH, that would be the best option

I'm open to other suggestions...pictures, if possible

I am in the process of building a frame that will mount at the rear of my 4052R to hold a toolbox 20" x 9", I will post a picture when I am done.

 

[Butchmyster]

I am in the process of building a frame that will mount at the rear of my 4052R to hold a toolbox 20" x 9", I will post a picture when I am done.

 

[RoyJackson]

Good idea...except for limiting access to the windshield washer reservoir.
It's already pretty limited and I had to rig some plastic tubing to a funnel to fill mine

 

[oldtimer 66]

I have posted this before on the JD tool box. This is mounted on my 4320 with the 400x loader and brush guard. Easy on and easy off with the v latch and pin.

 

[Butchmyster]

I thought about putting it there but was afraid of damaging it with the loader up and bumping into something.

 

[Butchmyster]

Finished product, very happy with it. John Deere wants $87 for this toolbox, I painted this one that I have had for over 40 years.

 

[MTGreen]

Have you thought about putting a toolbox mount on the loader with clamps instead of drilling? Similar to a number of rops clamp solutions