Maintenance toolbox...?

[gravel13]

Don't know if the new Kioti zerks are the same as on my CK25 but most places don't sell metric tapered thread zerks. I bought some from one of the kioti dealers online back when I got a set of filters. Order around 10 of them. I think I only have about 3 left as I've used them over the years.

 

[Buggs67]

I recently added a battery powered grease gun (I already have the Ryobi 18V leaf blower and 10" chain saw). So much nicer and easier on my hands, which makes me more likely to grease as often as I should. And x2 on the zerks. I got some from Zorro but not sure they are really right.

If you don't already have an angle grinder the HF ones are OK and cheap. I have 3 so I don't have to swap discs for cutting, grinding, wire cup.

And for rmoving the filters he first time you will need a really good filter wrench. I got a chain type like this

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Only time I've needed it, but I NEEDED it then.

 

[jyoutz]

Tow straps instead of chains, a hook or two….

Chains for lifting from the bucket

 

[jyoutz]

Get some replacement lynch pins and hairpin cotters of various sizes.

 

[sea2summit]

Yeah...I'm done "playing" on it for sure.
Sure is alot a fun though.
Wheel spacers are on the "need" list!

Why? Your wheels are set at their narrowest setting

 

[Bill Guenthner]

I was thinking more along the lines of, what tools/ brands/ peoples favorite's....should I have to make maintenance life easier on me hands. Not necessarily kept in a "toolbox". I guess the two main things would be the tourqe wrench/socket set (metric I assume), and grease gun. Any specialty tools I should think of? Be nice to make up a dedicated tractor maintenance kit.

I've had my tractor for 11 years and I haven't had to "work on it" very much and when I do a basic socket set and a few box wrenches seems to get it done. Now attachments is a different story, all manner of knuckle busting tools come into play.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

Get some replacement lynch pins and hairpin cotters of various sizes.

This! Keep spares on the tractor.

 

[Bill Guenthner]

I can all but guarantee something will soon, and there's nothing wrong with that. It's called being an equipment operator, being a GOOD equipment operator however means you'll probably (not always) find it before it's an issue

My first rotary cutter would shake bolts loose (while cutting) no matter how tight, lock nuts, nothing helped, so I carried extras and wrenches and stopped to tighten everything up every hour or so. And if it didn't shake them loose it would just eat them up until they broke. The new one (different brand) never has a problem. The dealer said "Yeah, those were junk. We stopped carrying them."

 

[tradosaurus]

Cheers all...
What tools should one have in their diy maintenance toolbox for a ck2610hst? I'll hit me first 10hrs today, lol.
I got a H.F. ... (I know)...30 min. away. Anything worth getting there? Recommendations/tips greatly appreciated.

If most if not all your work is on your property I wouldn't worry to much about it. I've do carry a few lynch pins.

 

[Springfieldsaxd45acp]

Why? Your wheels are set at their narrowest setting

...and Ag's no less....

 

[Springfieldsaxd45acp]

Don't know if the new Kioti zerks are the same as on my CK25 but most places don't sell metric tapered thread zerks. I bought some from one of the kioti dealers online back when I got a set of filters. Order around 10 of them. I think I only have about 3 left as I've used them over the years.

i think someone said "bspt"...? on another thread.

 

[JimR]

Buy a good quality electric grease gun with a locking fitting end. Put a set of hooks on the backside of your bucket for lifting things. I welded mine on.

 

[dlctcg]

Don't think it has been mentioned... but a multi-meter is a have to have for me.... always testing something. You don't need anything crazy either the HF are fine for regular testing & troubleshooting.

 

[Springfieldsaxd45acp]

I discovered something else to have in the toolbox today... Tire plugs/rubber cement. The three inch nail was in about a half inch, give or take.... No leak. And they are loaded. Can you plug a loaded tire?

Got 20hrs as of today. The only issue I'm having is keeping the back tires on the ground. It's very uneven where I'm working.

 

[Buggs67]

My tractor did not come with an on-board tool kit, and when you're 1/3 mile from the shop it's nice to have some pliers, Dia Cutters, adjustable wrenches and spare pins of various sizes. As well as some baling wire and electrical tape. I rigged up an ammo box for this purpose and painted it Chevy Engine Orange.