Mirror recommendations for open station tractor

[Bentrim]

These popped up as I was just poking around the net yesterday. Thats all I can say about them.

Tractor Rear-View Mirror (Bolt-On)

Buy bolt-on rear view mirrors for your tractor at Good Works Tractors. It’s an easy upgrade and a perfect gift idea.

www.goodworkstractors.com

 

[smalltown]

I use these cheap Jeep Wrangler mirrors:

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Amazon.com

They articulate easily but hold their position well. The mounting bracket also absorbs much of the vibration.

I mount then to the FEL frame with a couple of angle iron brackets:

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The lower bracket also serves as a handle to steady yourself while mounting & dismounting:

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They swing out of the way when hit by a branch and are readily available should one get broken.

bdhsfz6 loved the mirror mounting. Not sure what thickness size I need for angle iron. That extra benefit of a hand steading sealed the deal for me.​

 

[bdhsfz6]

bdhsfz6 loved the mirror mounting. Not sure what thickness size I need for angle iron. That extra benefit of a hand steading sealed the deal for me.​

I used 1/4" X 3 1/2" angle because I had it on hand. 3/16" would work fine as well.

Here's a link to a more detailed post I made back in 2018:

Rear View Mirror Project for Kubota ROPS tractors with LA Loaders

I do a lot of work on a private gravel road with considerable neighborhood traffic and rear view mirrors are a must. I've tried many mirror schemes on my Kubotas over the years and this one has worked out best for me. It's a simple bracket which allows a Jeep Wrangler mirror to attach to the...

www.tractorbynet.com

It's specific to Kubota, but the same principle would work for John Deer as well.

 

[aircommuter]

I have Gannon hydraulic scraper box with a loader on the front on the front of one tractor. Looking directly at the work cannot be done with a mirror or camera. I do have a magnetic mirror just to see if anyone is back there when I am backing up. I just sit as sideways as I can. The magnetic mirror is really solid. I had a sub contractor years ago and his whole business was the one tractor like that. He had a 360 seat and sat sideways with left foot on the throttle or brake as needed.

 

[renoel]

Looking for mirror recommendations that allow you to at least have some field of view of 3 point and drawbar attachments. Planning on attaching to loader bracket. Would like them removable when not needed but not completely sold on the magnetic ones. Especially in the case if they fall off it will be just a matter of seconds before the hay mower or baler will eat them up. Recently got a herniated disc in my neck and my range of motion in my neck has been considerably limited.. Boy it sucks getting old.

Fwiw, I ordered these for my 2025R a year ago and am happy with them. They are far less expensive than the Deere fixed position OEM mirrors, the magnets holding them in place are strong, and they are easily/quickly removed when needed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CQX1FC7T/

 

[Portuguese Farmer]

Mine came with mirrors ( required here for license)

 

[homey53]

Looking for mirror recommendations that allow you to at least have some field of view of 3 point and drawbar attachments. Planning on attaching to loader bracket. Would like them removable when not needed but not completely sold on the magnetic ones. Especially in the case if they fall off it will be just a matter of seconds before the hay mower or baler will eat them up. Recently got a herniated disc in my neck and my range of motion in my neck has been considerably limited.. Boy it sucks getting old.

I found these on eBay: For Kubota BX B John Deere 1025R Crawler Magnetic Tractor Mirrors Pair 228LB | eBay

I just received them, and they work great for me on my Kubota BX 25D. I had gotten a pair from "Extreme Metal Products" a couple years ago and paid the ridiculous amount of $71.99 a pair. I broke one, so I needed another set. I figured for less than $20, I'd try eBay, and they are almost identical except they're 75% less expensive. I don't think you can go wrong for the money. On and off in a second.

 

[big bubba]

I hate to have to tell you this. For 25+ years I cleaned snow off my mile long gravel driveway, mailbox area and yard with a 3-point blower. Average snow took four hours to clear everything.

I tried - at least - three different rear view mirrors at many different attachment points. None gave as clear a view as just turning around and looking. There simply is not a solid point - at least - not on a Ford 1700.

That is one of the major reasns - in 2009 - I bought a brand new 2009 Kubota M6040 and HD Rhino 8 foot - rear blade. Traded in the 1982 Ford 1700.

Now I'm heavy enough to plow snow - going forward. My NECK thanks me - my SHOULDERS thank me. Hell - my entire body thanks me. Four hours of blowing snow use to take two days for everything to return to normal.

you will never regret moving up to Utility Mxx40. no comparison to L, Grand L, or sub compacts. plus yours is pre tier 4. no better option out there

 

[4x4moses]

Looking for mirror recommendations that allow you to at least have some field of view of 3 point and drawbar attachments. Planning on attaching to loader bracket. Would like them removable when not needed but not completely sold on the magnetic ones. Especially in the case if they fall off it will be just a matter of seconds before the hay mower or baler will eat them up. Recently got a herniated disc in my neck and my range of motion in my neck has been considerably limited.. Boy it sucks getting old.

I bought magnetic golf cart mirrors (Amazon) for my Kioti DK4510. They mount on the FEL frame, and fold out-of-the-way when I'm in heavy brush. I've used these for about five years, and have had no problems.

 

[bsekf]

I am going to make a frame for the magnetic mirror on the FEL frame. I have a mirror mounted on the sunshade of my Kubota 7030 and that works pretty good. I do like the magnetic since they should fall off before they bend something, but am afraid the frame will be a real rube goldberg. To see the 3 point implement the mirror has to be high and almost behind you. Most fenders are now plastic! The new magnet are really strong!