Mirror for TC-30

[jsm555]

Does anyone have an idea how I could mount a mirror (or two) to my TC-30? The seat doesn't lend itself to the operator turning around to check on the implement, and I've already taken out two farm gates and about 20' of fencing. Help me before I knock my barn down!

 

[Redneck_Randy]

Have a look at this thread. It might give you some ideas about mounting mirrors.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/87875-mirrors-jd-4200-a.html?highlight=mirror

 

[RoyK]

... and I've already taken out two farm gates and about 20' of fencing. Help me before I knock my barn down!

I feel your pain! I've got you beat by one gate and a bunch of other stuff. Just realize the mirror only works if you look at it. Sounds simple until you are using the loader and concentrating on it and what's in front of you.

The pictures of the Deere are nice, but I needed a mirror mounted all the time, not just when the loader is attached. I take my loader off when I mow with my 3pt finish mower. I wanted a mirror so I could see the outside leading edge of the mower so I could avoid obstacles without turning around to look. I bought a wide angle rearview mirror from a boating catalog, designed for the boat operator to see his water skier. See attached. I bent the arm to reach out further and mounted it on the right side of the tractors hood. It's not pretty but it works. It's wide enough I can see all around behind me, including the left side, so it works for "traffic" when I go down the public road. When I hit overhanging branches, etc., it swivels back and I just push it back into place after clearing the obstacle.

Roy

 

[whitetiger]

The best one I have seen was a 20 something inch long panamiac(sp) veiw mirrior mounted to the front .lower edge of a conopy. Just raise your eyes and you could see everything behind you.