DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?)

   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?)
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Not sure I can find a photo (I'll post later if I can) but one helpful mod I made to mine was to replace the tiny almost useless tool box with one that fits the whole space behind the operator's seat. I did it from scratch in a welding class I took with access to big press brakes and shears etc but after all was said and done, I noticed that AgriSupply sells an almost identically sized metal toolbox for cheap money that could easily be bolted into place. Just use some big washers or backing plate to spread the load. Mine is 12g and I imagine the AgriSupply is probably 18g or 20g so might need a bit more support. If I were to do it again I'd use 14g or even 16g. 12 was overkill.

The new size tool box allows me to keep big wrenches and hammer and pliers and shackles and pins etc as well as other stuff that would never fit into the stock toolbox. Much happier with it. Doesn't interfere with either the seat or 3pt etc. I copied the spring lid hold down exactly from the original.

my tool box is under the tractor on the driver side, dont you hide some of the lower back glass with your tool box in that area ? there is a lot of unused space in that area for sure, if you could post a picture :)
I had in mind to replace the plastic box with a military bullet box to put my chains in it with some tools but not on top priority since the plastic one is empty right now (not sure if the previous owner removed tooling from it, but I got the tractor with the box empty)
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #12  
my tool box is under the tractor on the driver side, dont you hide some of the lower back glass with your tool box in that area ? there is a lot of unused space in that area for sure, if you could post a picture :)
I had in mind to replace the plastic box with a military bullet box to put my chains in it with some tools but not on top priority since the plastic one is empty right now (not sure if the previous owner removed tooling from it, but I got the tractor with the box empty)

No cab on my tractor so no glass. Here is a photo. I have one lift out shelf in it for small tools and the bigger stuff goes underneath the shelf.
 

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   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #13  
Nice Job! I bought a plastic one from HD it even came in Orange.
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #14  
Nice Job! I bought a plastic one from HD it even came in Orange.

I thought about that too. I wanted metal but frankly the plastic will do the job, won't bend if hit and can be easily replaced if broken. If I'd found a metal one made to pre 1990 standards I would have bought it but 20 gauge steel just didn't seem right. Besides, I needed a quick project for my welding class.
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #15  
I thought about that too. I wanted metal but frankly the plastic will do the job, won't bend if hit and can be easily replaced if broken. If I'd found a metal one made to pre 1990 standards I would have bought it but 20 gauge steel just didn't seem right. Besides, I needed a quick project for my welding class.

I think mine was called the Homer Box.:eek:
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #16  
that make sense (I wont fill the front), I also noticed while watching a lot of videos that with Industrial front tire, the tractor seem more stable, maybe that is because my AG tires compress too much ? I may have to change my front tire to IND one and keep my rear Ag tire, what do you think? (or maybe add some air, all 4 tires are at 18 psi)

last month I bought 100 boxes of 30 lbs of woods, I tried to lift the whole palet (I know the loader is only rated to 2700#, but hey, got to try), and the tractor start to lean on his right, the rear tires were still on the ground (half filled), I'll fill them as soon as I get the tractor back...but I think that I won't be able to lift 2700# without leaning on the side even with filled tires / or ballast in the rear. I may be wrong but I do think IND tires could help?
With 4WD you can't mix industrial tires with Ag ties
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?)
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why ? its not like running radial tires and slick on a car
im only using the 4wd on the field (mostly gravel/dirt/sand) ... what could go wrong?
thanks to educate me!
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #18  
The circumference must remain the same.
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #19  
Jose;

The circumference ratios from front to rear tire need to stay same. If you change front you need to change rears also.

Good luck!

Rick
 
   / DK45SE modding ? (filling tires and adding remotes, what else?) #20  
why ? its not like running radial tires and slick on a car
im only using the 4wd on the field (mostly gravel/dirt/sand) ... what could go wrong?
thanks to educate me!

I'm pretty sure the Ag's and Ind tires are the same diameter, according to the service manual atleaast.
But what you need is a big hunk of ballast to use the loader safely. 1000+ lbs. Then you might find your R1 tires are fine on the front at max pressure.
 

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