I DIYed A Tool Box For The JD 4052R

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I wanted a toolbox/chain box for my JD tractor,, but, I could not stand the thought of a plastic ammo box hanging off the fender,,

Out came the plasma torch,, a few cuts later, I had the parts for a tabbed construction toolbox.

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tool3.jpg


tool4.jpg


Then, a couple welding rods later,,,

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This is 3/16" and 1/4" steel, it should hold together with the weight of the chain in it,,,


I added a bracket to mount it, and a shelf so that some tools could also be carried.
I test fit the 15 feet of chain,, All good

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Now, I gotta cross my fingers, and hope the angles on the bracket are close enough so that the box will fit the tractor!!
 
   / I DIYed A Tool Box For The JD 4052R
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I lucked out, it fit!!

tool chain box.jpg


Here is the stuff that will go in it,,

tool chain box3.jpg


Everything fits, with room for more "stuff"

tool chain box4.jpg



I think it kinda matches the tractor!??

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I never had a toolbox on a tractor that was this big

What else do I need to put in it??
 
   / I DIYed A Tool Box For The JD 4052R #4  
Looking good -without the lid someone might mistake it for steps
 
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It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor. Besides that it would stay covered in mud the tires threw on it. I do like the box, just not the location. It doesn't look very water proof though.
 
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It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor. Besides that it would stay covered in mud the tires threw on it. I do like the box, just not the location. It doesn't look very water proof though.

Generally, my tractors do not stay muddy,,
The last loader tractor has a tool box that is more open than this one,,
it worked for me since 1997,,
 
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It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor.
The box is designed strong enough to survive,,
(quarter inch plate and the bracket is 1.50" solid steel bar, and 1/2"X3" bar.)
long before the box is damaged, all the hydraulics would be ripped off the tractor.
The box is higher than it looks,, the step on the other side is a couple inches lower.
 
   / I DIYed A Tool Box For The JD 4052R #10  
I’d have made the bottom expanded metal so the chain isn’t sitting in mudd/water.

The project is well executed, nice job.
 

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