For the newbies The best creature comfort add-ons to your tractor To consider when buying

[Nb707]

If you’ve never owned a tractor and you’re considering buying a new tractor or even a used tractor. These are the best creature comfort add-ons which will come in very useful depending on your particular uses for your tractor. Hydraulic top link and quick hitch. these both go hand-in-hand if you are changing multiple implement. Must have. Cruise control if you’re cutting more than 2 acres of grass you cannot beat the cruise control please get it on the tractor. Linked peddle it’s not a must but it is a nice option
I use it all the time, stays on . A cab if you’re even considering there must be a reason It’s expensive but there’s many benefits to it. Hst trans. Is Personal preference. As for my tractor uses. I use it for farming, Maintaining the property. Cleanup work around the property. My property is 17 acres with about 4 acres of woods. When I purchased the tractor I added a grapple and third function. Very happy I did I had to move a lot of big rocks and dead trees. After using the tractor for about 50 to 100 hours. This is when I added, hydraulic top link, quick hitch, linked peddle, Cruise control. My particular model tractor did not have these a standard options. hopefully this is helpful for your new tractor purchase.

 

[scaredychicken]

cup holder - coffee is important
clock - to monitor the time as work gets involved and distracting
Lights - that can see around the loader
Block Heater - winters get tough
Kill Switch - as an extra theft prevention tool

 

[Hay Dude]

Locking FUEL cap.

 

[newbury]

cup holder - coffee is important
clock - to monitor the time as work gets involved and distracting
Lights - that can see around the loader
Block Heater - winters get tough
Kill Switch - as an extra theft prevention tool

Another vote for beverage holder and lights.

Locking gas cap.

GAS cap?

Some sort of small tool box for critical items.
Do a search on here - there are many good old threads covering critical items.

 

[Hay Dude]

Yeah I Guess that shoulda been a locking “fuel” cap. Will change that.
I wish they would build into tractors a significant tool storage area. The little toolboxes help, but they are a joke.
Instead of just the compressor for the air seat, add a compressed air tank and retractable hose for compressed air for blowing off dust, inflating tires and operating an impact, etc.
On the loader arms, it would be nice to have some heavy duty clips or hold downs for shovel, digging bars, etc.
How about on the back of the bucket, a steel box for chain storage?
Come on tractor manufacturers…..get with it!

 

[SmallChange]

Better mirrors! Big convex ones made for trucks or golf carts, mounted up under the roof or canopy.

Some kind of small clamp to hold work gloves, keeping the cuffs closed so things with too many legs don't camp out inside.

Small hanger for one shop rag/towel.

Wheel chocks stored someplace harmless.

 

[m1garand762]

Canopy
3rd function
Wicked grapple
Ssqa loader
Loaded r 1 tires
Cruise
Tool storage

 

[Number15]

I wish mine had a built in inclinometer
Bigger tool box
better radio

 

[MossRoad]

Steering wheel spinner knob.

Tractor Supply has them in various colors for about $10.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/speeco-steering-wheel-spinner-s16087400?cm_vc=-10005

 

[MossRoad]

Thrush muffler stickers

 

[MossRoad]

Back to serious.

A bolt on tow hook. I found no great place to attach chains on the front of my machine to tie it down for towing. All machines are different. This worked well for me.

 

[oosik]

My M6040 has a small tool box behind the seat. Big enough for a very handy roll of paper towels. I put a "spinner knob" on the steering wheel. Shed Spread tub lodged behind the seat - filled with clean rags. The only tools I take into the field - large Klein/spud wrench, pliers, extra pins/hairpins.

 

[i7win7]

Not a factory option but should be - a 12v high power connector

Jump starts, winches, 12v fuel pump on storage tank, easy way for user added creature comforts

Adding electrical devices to tractor

Purpose of post: to provide general ideas to fellow tractor owners wishing to add lights, electric sprayers, even some high current accessories for short term intermittent use (think winches, jump starts). I'll start with the high power preparations. #1 good heavy duty wire, at Walmart you...

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[scaredychicken]

Thrush muffler stickers

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cool

 

[Williy]

i7win7 the fan on the back gives you a little boost
in speed? For holding shovels, bars etc you can
use velcro strips to hold them down or glue some
leather straps on

willy

 

[bcp]

Cab with double-wide seat and a wench.

Bruce

 

[DoneWellServices]

Back to serious.

A bolt on tow hook. I found no great place to attach chains on the front of my machine to tie it down for towing. All machines are different. This worked well for me.

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This has been my most useful add-on. I trailer my LX2610 regularly. These hooks are available at Harbor Freight and are a direct bolt on, no drilling required.

 

[ljjhouser]

My Kubota came with a fender handle on the left side to help getting up onto the tractor. I added the same handle to the right fender because my watch kept rattling on the right fender when I rested my hand on it. I think it cost $20 or something like that. I also added chain hooks to the top of the bucket. Larry

 

[Midniteoyl]

I wish mine had a built in inclinometer

Plumb Bob..

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[sunandsand]

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Best Regards,

Mike/Florida