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

[RoyJackson]

I actually have a little 12v fridge that i got off amazon in my tractor set up behind my left shoulder. Its got room for 4-6 drinks and it works quite well. it also has a warming function but im not the hot drink type so i havent tried it.

Got a link for that?

 

[RoyJackson]

Depending on where you live, a cab with heat and AC would be my suggestions

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

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

Cup holder, I can live with just that one.

 

[paulfun9]

I can’t believe we all forgot the horn!!!!

Leave it to you to remind us all how important that is!

I reserve my horn use for calling the wife to bring iced tea on hot August afternoons!!! He he he like Pavlov's salivating dog…

Oh my god!! I hope she never reads this thread!!!!

Mine just did and asked how does she disconnect it, after thinking about it and realizing she never had to bring me anything on the other tractors.

 

[Williy]

horn?? It would chase all the rabbits and deer away!
A block heater takes some doing to install but a heater
in the lower radiator hose is easy to install.
Would this work it a 120 volt hot water heater element
should be easy to install providing it will fit!
I think it cost less than $15.

willy

 

[DonaldP]

Mine just did and asked how does she disconnect it, after thinking about it and realizing she never had to bring me anything on the other tractors.

I laughed out loud, literally!!!!

horn?? It would chase all the rabbits and deer away!
A block heater takes some doing to install but a heater
in the lower radiator hose is easy to install.
Would this work it a 120 volt hot water heater element
should be easy to install providing it will fit!
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willy

I like this idea, a replaceable cord. If it’s something that can removed or replaced when you don’t need it or when it gets damaged well, that’s the best of both worlds.

I had one installed by the dealer at the 20 hour service. Draining the coolant, pulling a freeze plug, and removing the starter to get to the plug were all too much for this “Green Acres” convert!!!
Cost $239.00

 

[Ishkatan]

How about a 7-8 amp inverter to run small shop tools or small pole chain saw.
Branch chopper on the edge of the bucket.

 

[ljjhouser]

I have a 2 way radio mounted on the tractor - Under the FEL control. It lets me contact my wife if out on the property and need assistance or other things. She has a handheld she used if she is out. If you are a radio operator, use a 2 meter or dual band radio. There are really cheap ones out the last 10 years. For info - I used to use a Yeasu ft270 handheld 2 meter. I had a habit of setting tools and stuff on the back tire of the tractor - biggest space around. Put the radio there, forgot it, ran over it with the back tire. That is not a cheap radio. It only cracked the screen, and I still use it today when not on the tractor.

 

[Alien]

That's one thing I will never need. (Engine warmer) We haven't ever had a frost in the 18 years we have lived here.

 

[RoyJackson]

That's one thing I will never need. (Engine warmer) We haven't ever had a frost in the 18 years we have lived here.

Guess not...but if you lived in the northern climes (like New England in the USA), a block heater is an essential in our frigid weather. Makes it much easier on the tractor.