Chain Storage

[dj1701]

I have a 4320 and was wondering if anyone had a good idea where to store tow chain on the tractor. I know that JD has a tool box that attaches to the front of the tractor, but I really don't like that option.
The dealer said not to weld on the tractor cause it would void the warranty do to all of the electronics. This really limits my ideas. I have seen what others have done on different tractors but would like to see what could be done on a 4020 series..

Thanks
Dave

 

[Steve C]

I have a 4320 and was wondering if anyone had a good idea where to store tow chain on the tractor. I know that JD has a tool box that attaches to the front of the tractor, but I really don't like that option.
The dealer said not to weld on the tractor cause it would void the warranty do to all of the electronics. This really limits my ideas. I have seen what others have done on different tractors but would like to see what could be done on a 4020 series..

Thanks
Dave

My tractor has the battery box and weight bracket bolted to the front of the frame below the radiator. I find that the hooks on the chain slip over the top of the steel that the bracket is made out of. I just wrap the chain around the weight bracket just behind the weights, in front of the battery box no box required.

This photo shows the bracket. It makes the chain very easy access. I use it a lot.

 

[lungdoc]

Someone described putting chain in the cross-tube open part of the FEL - making some sort of cap to hold it I presume. Don't know if it would work.

 

[Bedlam]

I recommend a piece of PVC pipe attached to the loader vertical frame. Use a cap on the bottom with some drain holes drilled in it, or cut some thick plywood to cap it.
The chain(s) fall right inside and the hooks hook on the top lip.Even takes paint.Maybe like mine there are some avail holes predrilled to bolt it on with

 

[al3]

Running a quick-hitch/I-match style? If so its a good place to add up to 4 boxes---see pic. Good luck.

 

[dj1701]

Now thats a good idea. I had a quick hitch but sold it with my other tractor. I now have the expandable lower links which I think work much better. They seem to be less effort to connect to my implements. I guess I could but a chain box on all of them.

 

[Pipestone Kid]

I recommend a piece of PVC pipe attached to the loader vertical frame. Use a cap on the bottom with some drain holes drilled in it, or cut some thick plywood to cap it.
The chain(s) fall right inside and the hooks hook on the top lip.Even takes paint.Maybe like mine there are some avail holes predrilled to bolt it on with

Built one today! Works great! Thanks for the idea.
Jim

 

[joed3320]

dj1701,If you could do a picture I would appreciate it ,I have been trying to find where you set your pipe and what diamater/ length.What a great Idea

 

[OtterBrookStables]

Built one today! Works great! Thanks for the idea.
Jim

Yeah - I'd like to see a pic or two as well. Great idea!

 

[Pipestone Kid]

Yeah - I'd like to see a pic or two as well. Great idea!

Here you go. Excuse the quickie paint job!

 

[joed3320]

Thanks for the pictures I will be making one tommorow

 

[jjmarotz]

Here is another variation similar to Pipestone's.

4" pc of PVC cut in half, hose clamped to the loader uprights. My chain bucket wasn't big enuff to hold both chains so I made this setup. The hooks hang on a pc of 2x3" sq tube that is bolted to the upright (and yes the holes were already there). The smaller pc of pvc holds pry bars, long handled monkey wrench, and whatever else won't fit in my toolbox.

 

[tractorcrazy]

hello test reply

 

[Peter 315]

hello test reply

HI:thumbsup:

 

[kebo]

Here you go. Excuse the quickie paint job!

Your chain "bucket" is very similar to mine. My design is "pinned" in so I can pull out a pin and pull the entire chain bucket out.

 

[flingwing1969]

Running a quick-hitch/I-match style? If so its a good place to add up to 4 boxes---see pic. Good luck.

Nice. I like that but no quick-hitch here. I may slap a couple on the weight/utility box I'm building though.

 

[beenthere]

I couldn't get along without my iMatch... with the hyd. top arm. Regularly change off with rotary mower, forks, turbosaw, chipper, ballast box, rear blade, and carry-all. Haven't fitted the rototiller for the iMatch yet, as only mount it one or maybe twice a year.

Now store/carry my chains in the ballast box, but eyeing the other ideas mentioned in this thread. There are some good ones.

 

[mike48130]

Works in the winter. Looking to add one to my 3 pt trailer hitch I usually leave on in the summer. View attachment 548488