L2800 L3400 Tool Box

[JerryG]

Looks like mine except for the color. I didn't have to make a mounting bracket because the little shrimp of a plastic factory tool box was mounted in the same place.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/4301

The box I used is the maximum width I would use but can be longer or taller and not hurt anything .
It is nice having a place to put some small tools and gloves on the tractor .

 

[GMtb42]

ttt omt

 

[bigballer]

it's great to see what other folks come up with when it comes to customizing..

i thought about adding one where you guys have but with a backhoe, the seat takes up all of that space. i am thinking of attaching one on top of the rear fender just behind the cup holder but haven't gotten further than just thinking about it. i don't have too much to carry but even a small space for a couple wrenches would be nice. for now i tend to use my cupholder but it's not really a good place either..

 

[Racer71]

I thought about that location. It is between me and the top link bar which I tend to adjust.

I am now looking at mounting the box off of the right hand floor board in front of the reat tire. This would be easy access but the tire will fling dirt on it.

 

[GMtb42]

Something I have been working on , a different bracket one that is lighter and doesn't look like a cut piece of metal .
The steel bar stock is 5/16 and the plate is still 3/16 , tool box size will be the same , ammo or other box .

Will post finished pics tomorrow .

 

[GMtb42]

Painted :

 

[GMtb42]

O-k , this my final thought on a way to add a tool box to the L2800-3400 .
Tool box is in a cage and can be lifted out at any time and taken closer to your work if needed .
FIN :

Not painted and just a mock up but can see how it would work .

 

[teg]

I must have had my top link in the wrong hole... but I smashed my little triangle and bent the metal rod that you guys are bolting to. I don't think I have room to spare back there.... and also, I change my top link from my seat. I could use a tool box but I'm still trying to find an out of the way location. I thought about bolting one on the front. I have the army box, just gotta git'R done.

 

[canoetrpr]

One problem that I would have with this location is that I have to reach back to turn my snowblower chute. I have to take the SMV sign off to be able to do it comfortably as it is.

Someone taller than me probably won't have this problem.

 

[GMtb42]

Funny , I can reach with either the tool box on or off .
Had the wife try , she is short , she could not reach with either on or off .
So tool box or no tool box if you are to short to reach don't blame the tool box .