I DIYed A Tool Box For The JD 4052R

[CADplans]

I wanted a toolbox/chain box for my JD tractor,, but, I could not stand the thought of a plastic ammo box hanging off the fender,,

Out came the plasma torch,, a few cuts later, I had the parts for a tabbed construction toolbox.

Then, a couple welding rods later,,,

This is 3/16" and 1/4" steel, it should hold together with the weight of the chain in it,,,


I added a bracket to mount it, and a shelf so that some tools could also be carried.
I test fit the 15 feet of chain,, All good

Now, I gotta cross my fingers, and hope the angles on the bracket are close enough so that the box will fit the tractor!!

 

[CADplans]

I lucked out, it fit!!

Here is the stuff that will go in it,,

Everything fits, with room for more "stuff"

I think it kinda matches the tractor!??

I never had a toolbox on a tractor that was this big

What else do I need to put in it??

 

[jyoutz]

Rags, WD40, gloves

 

[MTGreen]

Looking good -without the lid someone might mistake it for steps

 

[jyoutz]

A dead blow hammer comes in handy for many things.

 

[workinonit]

It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor. Besides that it would stay covered in mud the tires threw on it. I do like the box, just not the location. It doesn't look very water proof though.

 

[CADplans]

It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor. Besides that it would stay covered in mud the tires threw on it. I do like the box, just not the location. It doesn't look very water proof though.

Generally, my tractors do not stay muddy,,
The last loader tractor has a tool box that is more open than this one,,
it worked for me since 1997,,

 

[5030]

Generally, my tractors do not stay muddy,,
The last loader tractor has a tool box that is more open than this one,,
it worked for me since 1997,,

Poser tractor...lol

 

[CADplans]

It wouldn't take me long to drag that off of my tractor.

The box is designed strong enough to survive,,
(quarter inch plate and the bracket is 1.50" solid steel bar, and 1/2"X3" bar.)
long before the box is damaged, all the hydraulics would be ripped off the tractor.
The box is higher than it looks,, the step on the other side is a couple inches lower.

 

[jwmorris]

I’d have made the bottom expanded metal so the chain isn’t sitting in mudd/water.

The project is well executed, nice job.