Getting too old to step up 22”

[dstig1]

Not sure if all of the coatings are grippy when wet or not. Many here have done it and might be able to help better. I have not as yet.

Renze, I think the point was this was not a new tractor. He's had it a long time and made the step himself. Wasn't the dealer at all...

 

[deezler]

Some grip tape ought to provide the traction you're looking for. It works pretty well in the wet.

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[Smokeydog]

Grip tape comes in different grit types. It does wear and have to be maintained. I have used unrolled expanded metal and serrated bar grate or steps for more muddy situations.
Use step stool often for fueling and maintenance. Age related ergonomics is humbling, sometimes humorous and challenging. Several good modifications manufacturers should note.

 

[mgstevens]

$255.00 ??? Mine was made from boneyard supplies and a couple of hours of cut/fit/bolt. $0.00

Yeah, they are targeting a demographic with a deep love for their tractors and money to burn. They turned me against Kubota. If there is this much room for "mods" there is lots of room for improvement on the Kubota. I went with a Massey and need almost no mods. That said, a step of some custom design is coming soon...

 

[Xfaxman]

The old broken folding ruler is just long enough to show the floor is 23 inches up from the ground on the Toolcat:

At my age now (82) I am very glad I put the steps on it when I did: trivial question about the step kit

 

[oosik]

Thank goodness - the M6040 comes with a step. My Ram 2500 Power Wagon came without a step. After my "first entry" embarrassment - I purchases a set of step rails the next day.

 

[Renze]

Renze, I think the point was this was not a new tractor. He's had it a long time and made the step himself. Wasn't the dealer at all...

Yes, i read it back, and it was Scaredychicken (Not Ozerok) who said he had his dealer install a step at purchase, as opposed to buying a 255 dollar aftermarket step...

 

[Mendonsy]

Your step idea encouraged me to finish a project that I've been thinking about for a while. My LA302 loader frame had two 10mm holes which I tapped to 7/16-14 and welded up some angle iron to make a bolt on step on each side. It lowers the step height by about 8" and allows a second step to get up on the platform of my B7500. It's much more convenient than having to do it all in one step with my bad leg.

 

[m7040]

added a step to the RTV 1100X

 

[bigtiller]

I added a second step for the same reason as everybody else, bum leg.

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

I turned 80 this year and remember a friend suggesting I write my age on the back of my glasses to remind me not to try the things I did 20 years ago. Now with back problems and a hernia, I think I understand but I an't giving up just yet.

Getting up into the cab of my Ford 6000 can be challenging. It is not just the steps but also the very small opening just in front of the left hand rear wheel - see picture. Refilling the diesel from a 20 itre container while balancing on the step is an interesting job too

Keep going old buddy. Maybe build a step stool.

 

[oosik]

I will be turning 81 this summer. I sure do not need anything written anywhere to remind me how old I am. My knees remind me every morning. Like all of us - I use to be able to jump up out of bed and go like a house-a-fire.

Now it's a careful, planned exit until the 'ol knees are warmed up and ready to participate.

Age is a funny old dog............

 

[Gord Baker]

Can your fender be moved outward or turned slightly? Didn't see a photo of the Ford 6000. Hernias can be repaired. Mine were. Perhaps Paul Shortt (sp?) out on the coast of Nfld can help. He builds a lot of steps for Kubotas.

 

[arto98607]

I turned 80 this year and remember a friend suggesting I write my age on the back of my glasses to remind me not to try the things I did 20 years ago. Now with back problems and a hernia, I think I understand but I an't giving up just yet.

Getting up into the cab of my Ford 6000 can be challenging. It is not just the steps but also the very small opening just in front of the left hand rear wheel - see picture. Refilling the diesel from a 20 itre container while balancing on the step is an interesting job too

Those are a pretty good size row crop tractors and a cab will surely not help getting in and out!

I have been using one of these to make refueling easier.



Cheers!

 

[zzvyb6]

So what about dismounting from the tractor seat ? I now depend on the rear tire cleats for an extra handle to get off the tractor. It's puzzling to me that the same cleat is always in the position I use to climb off: It's the with the fresh dog poo on it.

 

[2515R Dude]

$12 on Amazon

 

[WinterDeere]

Just did the "old man crawl" up onto my pickup truck tailgate last night. You know the one, rather than just leaping up there, you hang one knee on the tailgate and then sort of crawl in. First time ever, but I was tired and had already banged my knee earlier in the day. Hopefully not a sign of things to come.

 

[Xfaxman]

Just did the "old man crawl" up onto my pickup truck tailgate last night. You know the one, rather than just leaping up there, you hang one knee on the tailgate and then sort of crawl in. First time ever, but I was tired and had already banged my knee earlier in the day. Hopefully not a sign of things to come.

Check post #16 here: Getting too old to step up 22”

 

[Smokeydog]

Rather take the time and money making extra steps and hand holds than spending time and money healing from a spill. In it for the long haul.

 

[oosik]

Like Xfaxman's post #58. I put a side step on the Taco Wagon. The Rhino Lining they sprayed into the bed is so damn rough - makes crawling around on my knees very hurtful.