2320 Toolbox

[Rookie2320]

I'm looking for some type of toolbox/storage to mount on my 2320. More than tools, I need a place for ropes, gloves, trimmer line, chain saw, etc. I'd like to be able to mount a rack on it to carry my trimmer and/or rakes and shovels. My current thinking is to mount an ATV basket/rack made out of expanded metal to the back of the ROPS. Has anyone done anything like this? Any ideas?

Here is the rack I'm considering - Front Basket Racks for Cargo Carrying and Storage

 

[Nuru]

I was considering my ballast box since I have not filled it yet, but I kinda want something I can carry on the unit all the time.

 

[ragkar]

By coincidence I bought a toolbox for my tractor JD about and hour ago. The ballast box has a wood cover which is held in place by a cut-in-half and bent U-bolts. The box will go on top of that.
I wanted somewhere's to store the 3ph hardware and maybe a rubber mallet, rags and a few other essentials. This is my second toolbox for that purpose. The first was a 28" box that I bought at Lowes last week. Unfortunately it's not 28" inside. Everything will fit but it has to be arranged just so.
The box that I bought today at Ace hardware is a resin cheepo with a 32" length and a foot height and width. It will overlap both sides of the ballast box by about four inches. The Ace trunk had a price tag on it of $19.95 but when I went up to the cashier she scanned the tag and said $44.50. I wound up paying $19.95 plus tax.
It looks like I got a steal, I just got back from the ace website and they list the pioneer trunk for $41.99. It serves them right for making an erroneous price tag. I wonder if I could use another trunk somewhere?
Of course it won't hold long items like a weedwhacker, but it satisfies my needs.

 

[Mayor]

I put a little toolbox on my 2305 and it holds alot of stuff. Anything large sits on top of my weight box. The last shot is my friends 3000ish tractor with a custom built rack.

 

[Bubba Tex]

Mayor, I think I saw the post about that little box behind your seat before, but for the life of me I can never find it. Where oh where did you find it?

Thanks,
Bubba Tex

 

[Mayor]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/jd-owning-operating/95494-new-green-2305-a-8.html?highlight=mayor

Here is the link.

 

[Rookie2320]

Thanks, guys. I think I'll go with my plan. I don't have a ballast box, and I want something that doesn't interfere with me putting something on the 3pt. I like the last picture Mayor put up, interesting setup.
I'm surprised I haven't seen more folks posting ways they carry their string trimmers. I'm always wrestling with it. What do you guys do?

Thanks.

 

[Mayor]

Funny you should say that. I carry my trimer by putting it in my iMatch. The hooks lock and hold it in. Was also thinking using ATV gun racks but never got around to doing it.

If you have a FEL then you should have a weight box. Your life is worth more then the $175.00 plus whatever you put in it. The little tractors need the weight.

 

[Rookie2320]

Interesting idea on the iMatch. I haven't gotten an iMatch yet, but have been thinking about it, this may the the rationale for doing it.

I don't (yet) lift a lot of rocks and my dealer didn't encourage me to go with the ballast box. I was a bit surprised. If I'm ever doing anything too heavy, I can always put my tiller or box blade on for extra weight. With the extra weight of the 2320 (and loaded tires) do others feel that the ballast box is a necessity? I'm new to all this, so maybe I just haven't had a heavy load in my FEL yet, but so far I haven't had any trouble.

Thanks.

 

[Rookie2320]

Mayor - one more thing...what are you using your sprayer for? I saw your setup and its well done. I'm thinking about getting a tank so I can water plants that are too far for the hose. It seems that all available setups are focused on spraying rather than watering....what are you guys spraying? I have a couple 2 gallon pump sprayers and have never had the need to spray more than a few gallons of roundup, deer repellent or pesticides. I'm curious to know what you are using yours for.

 

[Mayor]

I guess it all depends on how you want to do it. The easy way is just to fill the bucket up with water and take it to the plants you want to water. A small pump off the batery will water the plants or you could just dump some out. This is what I do when I need to.

As far as the sprayer my set up was made to go around trees and other thinds real easy. Had to run a switch with a 12v power port to run it and it works great. Most of the year the sprayer is left on and if I see a weed I hit the switch. Makes life easy. The spray pattern is about 9 ft wide. If you do not have trees and other things to go around take a look at Loogie's set up on his 2305.

 

[Mayor]

Oh, After getting the pipe for the mount finished I had to weld the joints so it would not move with the weight.

 

[VABlue]

Rookie, when you have a full load of dirt or stone (crushed or otherwise) you'll want a counter weight to balance the machine out. Especially if you'll be traveling over rough or uneven terrain. Its more compact behind you than a BB, so manuvering is easier. If you're only moving mulch (very light), you can get away without the ballast - but be careful to keep the bucket low and move slowly. There's no sense in pushing things...

As for a water tank, get something from TSC and mount it to a carry all. You can drill a hole in the bottom and connect a hose to that. Easy and cheap...

 

[Rookie2320]

Great, thanks guys. I'll do the carryall and tank setup, which will also help with my weight. If I put a 50 gallon tank on, thats 400+ pounds of water! I realize thats less than a ballast box of concrete, but its close to the 500+ that the 200CX manual says I need (with filled tires). Kill two birds with one stone, not a bad way to go.

Thanks.

 

[Mayor]

Are you going to run an imatch (quick hitch)? If so, only a few carryall's will fit. I do like the idea of a large tank for watering. Still the weight box is a must for any heavy work. You will find this out on your own soon.

 

[YASH2520]

What size pipe did you use to make this mount?

 

[RollTideRam]

I did not have a ballast box with my 2520, I just used a box blade. It was not heavy enough, I could still lift a back tire when using my grapple on sapplings. I added 4 deere weights (42#) and it helped but still needed more for traction. I have this same box blade with my 3320 and can lift a rear tire still, and these tires are filled. I am moving up to a piece of 5' Ibeam and a 5' of railroad iron. The more weight the better traction when digging in a pile. JC

 

[Mayor]

What size pipe did you use to make this mount?

1in pipe.

 

[JEFF ROBIN]

WILL THAT FIT A 2320