L2800 L3400 Tool Box

[ctpres]

Won't you have to take it off for PHD use? If I am not real careful my PHD bends SMV fender brace when l lift for transport.

 

[GMtb42]

Never used a PHD (post hole digger) on my tractor , can you post pictures as to why the PHD would hit the box ?
I can't see why a attachment would raise or encroach on striking the box .

Thanks

 

[ctpres]

Never used a PHD (post hole digger) on my tractor , can you post pictures as to why the PHD would hit the box ?
I can't see why a attachment would raise or encroach on striking the box .

Thanks

Will do next time I put PHD on. My solution to storage and old man install/remove it is to disassemble every time. So putting on for a pic only is thirty minute project

 

[jimmer2880]

Never used a PHD (post hole digger) on my tractor , can you post pictures as to why the PHD would hit the box ?
I can't see why a attachment would raise or encroach on striking the box .

Thanks

Every 3pt boom I've used (not many), when completely raised, the top link is very close to vertical.

 

[GMtb42]

So do either attachment go to such a larger degree of angle than the top link ?
I use a 3 point quick connect and have never used a boom pole (have FEL) or PHD , so does the attachment , I presume replaces the top link , so does the angle of the attachment exceed the angle of the original top link , if not then it would be fine .

 

[jimmer2880]

So do either attachment go to such a larger degree of angle than the top link ?
I use a 3 point quick connect and have never used a boom pole (have FEL) or PHD , so does the attachment , I presume replaces the top link , so does the angle of the attachment exceed the angle of the original top link , if not then it would be fine .

To answer your question in a word.... "yes". PHD's and 3pt booms tend to have their top links significantly higher than the standard equipment. This is to allow the end of the attachment to raise at a higher ratio than the 3pt arms.

For instance, if the 3pt arms raised 3', the end of the boom might have 6' of travel (or greater).

 

[GMtb42]

From what I was able to see on this site is the boom pole is fixed to the 3 point lower and top link , no problem there , the PHD might pivot on a fulcrum like point thus increasing the lift distance but it still attaches to the same top link point as the top link .
Need pictures , if so kind .

 

[jimmer2880]

Unfortunately, I don't have a pic of my boom pole "in use". And, it's hard to see from this pic (from TSC). But, here's a pic from TSC. You can see that the distance from the bottom pins, to where the top link connects is more than standard.

 

[GMtb42]

Thanks for the picture , yes would like to see one mounted on tractor and at full raised height . I thought that all attachments were the same height from bottom pins to top link mount , kind of set standard so to speak , like all 3 point Cat II are the same .
Thanks for the info .

 

[jimmer2880]

I think most 3pt attachments are close to a standard. I believe the boom is standard width, but do know for a fact it's upper link is significantly higher than a standard.

Unfortunately, my boom is tucked away and would be quite a mess to get out (Freeze/thaw cycle here, we're in the Thaw portion). So, it may be a while before I get to snapping a pic.

 

[flyfisher1999]

Well I'm back and I like the cage. I have a couple of questions:

1) Where are you hanging the SMV sign and the hook for the top link?

2) How much weight (tool box) will the cage support?

 

[GMtb42]

Well I'm back and I like the cage. I have a couple of questions:

1) Where are you hanging the SMV sign and the hook for the top link?

2) How much weight (tool box) will the cage support?

When I took the picture it was not complete :
1. The SMV and holder will bolt up to back of cage on plate provided for them and the top link hook is mounted under the cage on support rods by plate provided for it .
2. I would say as much as you can put in a tool box the size pictured .

 

[tmar04]

could you fab up one of these to fit Yanmar YM2500? If so, what would the cost be? I can get you pics and meaurements if you like. let me know. thanks.

 

[GMtb42]

Finished design :

 

[GMtb42]

Harbor freight is selling some 16" toolboxes (quit a bit higher in price though) that are just a inch shorter and a inch less in width , I am making a cage for those as well .
This toolbox will actually put the top link holder in s better stop than the previous toolbox cage .

 

[nacl9163]

I got 4 super-strong flat magnets, & put them on top of the non-cup holder fender. Put what is essentially a bread loaf pan, the biggest I could find, on top of the magnets. This has never even come close to pulling off. I can fit a pocket saw, clippers, & 2 pairs of gloves with ease. I always put the clippers on top of the gloves and the magnets still grab, so I don't lose the gloves. Not huge carrying capacity, but better that nothing. A few more magnets and I could probably carry wrenches, screwdriver, etc. Also use the drain plug method for extra storage of things I don't use that often--rope, pry bar, etc.
L3400, FEL, post hole digger, bush hog