Tool Bag on ROPS

[airbiscuit]

I have been wanting to add a toolbox to my CUT for a while but there was no good or easy place to do it. As I thought about the fundamentals of what I wanted to carry, I thought - why not just hang a tool bag on the ROPS? I had an unused toiletries bag laying around, and I thought it would be too small until I started stuffing it with my "essentials". I still have room for more! I have a longer/heavier chain wrapped around my drawbar, and the bag sits out of the way of the seat and 4wd & PTO controls. If I wanted/needed more, I could have used a bigger bag.

• 2 8" Adjustable Wrenches
• 8" Groove Joint Pliers
• 6" Slip Joint Pliers
• Large and Small Slotted Screwdrivers
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• Knife
• 1/4" Chain 10' Long

 

[WranglerX]

I went different route....

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Dale

 

[i7win7]

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DYI solution

Made a configurable tool rack for my BX1880

Hi all I was walking around Lowes looking for something to use for mounting a small tool box to the ROPS. I found a craftsman versatack system for the garage wall. I adapted for my use. Im quite happy with it and can configure it to do several things. I didn't have to modify the tractor at all...

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[Gordon Gould]

Can't be much simpler than that air-b !!

gg

 

[MoKelly]

It seems all I ever need for the tractor is a chain.

But, the zero turn is a different story. I’ve yet to find a practical way to carry tools on the mower.

This may very well work.

Thanks.

MoKelly

 

[JethroB]

Good idea. I use a small canvas bag that some cordless tool came in. It tucks in nicely beside the seat.

 

[FTG-05]

Two milk crates:

 

[Wagtail]

Good thought AB... my initial concern would be the 'robust-ness' of the bag's strap supporting the weight (especially the chain) of the bag over time. Particularly due to the jouncing around of the bag doing tractor-stuff.

I'd investigate actual commercial/tradesman tool bags/carriers that should stand up better to the abuse.

 

[airbiscuit]

I have an actual tool bag I can use if this one fails, but I'm thinking this will do okay.

 

[cmyoung2]

the tool I see missing from the bag is a hammer, seems I always have to bang something. I would also have spare pins and clips. I really like the bag idea.

 

[airbiscuit]

I am planning on putting a few pins and clips in there. Those are my extra adjustable wrenches, so (gasp) they also serve as hammers!

 

[buck12]

the tool I see missing from the bag is a hammer, seems I always have to bang something. I would also have spare pins and clips. I really like the bag idea.

A hammer is must have.

 

[JethroB]

I am planning on putting a few pins and clips in there. Those are my extra adjustable wrenches, so (gasp) they also serve as hammers!

To a nail all things are hammers. Or something like that.

 

[buck12]

To a nail all things are hammers. Or something like that.

And if small hammer does not work get a bigger hammer.

 

[Shredcini]

I had a bag that hung across the top of the ROPS, good for gloves/rags and small tool. Pricey tho. Im working on a hard box mount setup, will post when done.

And a hammer is a must! LOL

 

[ruffdog]

A half a roll of TP is sometimes very handy when out in the boonies.

 

[bearthebruce]

We took a different approach to putting tools secured by the ROPS:

ROPS Tool Box Storage · Monday, Aug 31, 2020 ð¸

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[oosik]

My M6040 came with a very small tool box right behind the seat. However - big enough to hold most important item - a roll of paper towels. Ever so handy when way out on the property.

AB - just a thought. You have quite a few tools in that bag. All add up to fairly heavy bag. If it's not strapped down at the BOTTOM of the bag - I'd look at doing that.

Lord forbid the tractor should ever roll. You don't want that tool bag to come swinging across and thump you on the head. Perhaps a bungee cord wrapped a couple times around the bag/roll bar - just to hold it tight.

 

[airbiscuit]

Good idea.

 

[jmc]

I am planning on putting a few pins and clips in there. Those are my extra adjustable wrenches, so (gasp) they also serve as hammers!

Do you run anything that uses shear bolts? Carrying those and their wrenches has saved me a few long trips home.