Another BX tool box

Volfandt · Jan 25, 2006

Look'n good radair.
I've already outgrown my seatbox. I'm thinking along the same lines as you in reuseing those grab handle bolts for something more useful. As it is now, I've come up with another way to stow a hatchet and some chain in the mean time /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Volfandt

3RRL · Jan 25, 2006

Oh yeah, the ROPS COPS, I've already had an earful about that even though those are only 1/4-20 tapped holes. I chose to take a "walk on the wild side".
Cushions and microwave are on order! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JerryG · Jan 25, 2006

I've already outgrown my seatbox. 
Your seatbox? You have out grown the whole tractor. You will have to get a bigger one for more accessories. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

woodstock · Jan 25, 2006

Just wondering how many times you smacked your elbow on that?

PineRidge · Jan 26, 2006

Nice job on the tool box and the paint job.

radair · Jan 27, 2006

( Just wondering how many times you smacked your elbow on that? )

Never have! I think it's low enough that it's just not in the way.

I could see having a bigger box to hold chains, etc., but I don't find much room to install one.

Volfandt · Jan 27, 2006

Thats what I keep tell'n the Mrs /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Volfandt

valleydweller1 · Feb 26, 2006

My dealer told me that you could get some 6" PVC and put some end-caps on it, then hose-clamp it to the ROPS for holding wrenches, chains, etc.

I use a .30 cal ammo can with large harbor freight magnet on the bottom so I can stick it to the tractor wherever I need to.

texredneck · Mar 17, 2006

I see absolutely no reason you cant drill a hole in the rops. Infact I dont see why you couldnt weld on it for cryin out loud. Its not like its tempered steel or a fancy alloy that needs proper post and preheat. You havent lost strength by drilling a hole. But then again some folks just think they know best I suppose....

RobJ · Mar 21, 2006

Me either. I drilled/tapped 4 3/8" holes to help support my canopy, then another 2 5/16" to hold up my tool box. If something is that steep I'll stay away. I have rollover phobia or something. Plus I wonder how many of us wear the seat belts while mowing and stuff. Wearing a seat belt is what helps the rops really protect you. IMO anyway.

Rob