I've attached a few pictures of the grill guard on my 790 and the 300 loader. The loader has to be removed anyway so taking out two bolts isn't too much more work. In my case the tool box bracket would be in the way also. I think I will keep going in from the top unless I need to replace the battery.
Grill Guard on 790
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Mech said:
That's a completely different design then my 790(w/419 loader) has. Where is your weight bracket.
My grill guard bolts in from the front, so it's not a matter of removing a a bolt or two and pivot the guard. Looking at mine carefully today has resulted in no easy modification...in fact, it would be easier to built one from scratch.
I did clean off all the crud on the battery and sprayed WD-40 liberally around the battery compartment...from the top (removed the air cleaner housing for better access).
Removing the grill guard bolts will be a two person task due to the weight. Also, they're well torqued. Couldn't break the nuts loose with a 24" breaker bar.
foggy1111
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I was just surfing for tool boxes and saw this post. Figured I'd add what I just posted elsewhere on a hinged grille guard for my 790 with 70 loader. Also, had seen a tool box post that had a box mounted to a bar mounted between the ROPS uprights. I think this may be my only option for a tool box...the search continues......
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foggy1111
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I need to remove two bolts (top ones) and the guard will pivot about 45% forward for battery maintenance or removal. I was hoping to incorporate a tool box here too (like Mech has) but I only have about 12" x 5" to work with....so it wouldn't hold many (MANLY) tools. 
