Lets See your Tractor Mounted Tool Box

[3RRL]

I've posted these before but since you're asking, here they are again.
It's always fun to share these pictures and some stories that go with them.
I have 2 tool boxes.
One bolted on the left rear fender where I keep pliers, screw drivers, sockets and wrenches. Next to that is a little plastic box held on by velcro for lynch pins, fuses, cotter pins and small stuff. Then on the right rear fender I made a big wooden box where I keep a hatched, 2 sets of tow chains and some big stuff like big channel lock pliers and extra hitch pins etc.
I didn't stop there though.

I also needed to carry a shovel and breaker bar or prybar. Even the farm jack for when I am way back in the woods for who know what? So I added pipe clamps bolted to the ROPS to hold some of those longer things. You can see I added 2 fire extinguishers on each fel mount along with a rifle scabbard for just in case.



My camp was far away from where I use the tractor and my property is wild. So when I was cutting in new roads and trails the tools came in handy. I made several repairs in the field with the tools. I had a broken tie rod end that I repaired out there, a busted hydraulic hose, loose wheel studs, lost hitch and lynch pins, reset implements, etc. I've shot rattlers when hooking chains around shrubs to pull. Some broken things I was able to take off, walk back to camp with the part for repair, and reinstall in the field. This is a lot better than walking to get your tools first and then back and doing the repair. lol, then you have to return them again. Mine I throw back into the box for the next round. Oh, and don't forget the cup holders, ashtray, thermos holder and pouch for personals.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Mine is simple, an ammo box. I have it mounted on top of rubber washers so that the box is 1/4" off the fender. It is lined with 1/4" plywood. These things should help with the rust and vibration problems. Tool box gave me a perfect place to mount a fire extinguisher. I keep a 4 lb hammer, punch, pliers, and Crescent wrench for tools. I also have a rag or two and work gloves and sunglasses.

 

[JDeerekid]

Here is mine. It is an old ammo box and it sits on the fender perfectly. Its not bolted down or anything and I haven't had a problem with it moving around or bouncing like I thought I was going to have. I got the paint for it to match the tractor but havent got around to painting it.
I have a short chain, basic tools, extra pins, and clevis's. I am looking for another one to put on the other fender so I can keep my tools and chains seperate.

 

[Ken_CT]

Here's a link to an old post which shows my tool box made from a Rubbermade bread box which really worked out well.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ng/55352-inexpensive-simple-bx23-toolbox.html

Ken

 

[V.Mullins]

Well, here's mine just two ammo can's, smaller can has some standard tools to have handy, wire cutters, tire plug kit, ect.... the large ammo can has chain, tow strap, extra locking pins, leather gloves. They also serve as mud flaps

 

[patrick_g]

I had the problem of trying to find a place for a box and a box to fit available places as well as the plastic box problem. I found a space between the FEL arm and the side of the engine cover large enough to fit a plastic and aluminum diamond plate box from HF. Surely the box would not last if bolted on so I will weld a holder to surround the box on 5 sides and put some foam rubber weather stripping on the metal to treat the box a bit better.

I have been too busy to complete the project, just have it about 1/2 welded up but will show pix later (maybe much later) when it is installed. Oh, and no, it will not fall out at any FEL position.

This is a small cab tractor with a tiny tool box behind the seat which is not big enough for didly. I may put a tool box on both sides of the FEL. Oh, I never take my FEL off even though it is easy and has its own props etc.

Pat

 

[denmansoft]

This isn't quite a toolbox, but it holds my Brotek thumb, 6 foot chain with hooks and 20ft chain with hooks. The cap is drilled to allow drainage. big black tie wraps though holes drilled in the pipe keep it in place.

 

[WilliamBos]

Here is ours, an ammo box we got from Princess Auto.

 

[tallyho8]

Here is mine. It is an old ammo box and it sits on the fender perfectly. Its not bolted down or anything and I haven't had a problem with it moving around or bouncing like I thought I was going to have.

Let me congratulate you for being the world's smoothest tractor driver. I couldn't make it 50 yards down my driveway before it fell off.

 

[JDeerekid]

Let me congratulate you for being the world's smoothest tractor driver. I couldn't make it 50 yards down my driveway before it fell off.

Well it helps when the containers are full and weigh a little bit. Also the lip around the top of the fender keeps it snug in place. I was going to put some velcro or screw them down but now it seems unessasary. When I want a tool or a chain I just lift the container down on the floor and pull what I need out.

Believe me disking up a plowed field and bush hogging some pretty uneven ground put it to the test. Passed with flying colors