Mirror recommendations for open station tractor

[SmallChange]

Recently got a herniated disc in my neck and my range of motion in my neck has been considerably limited.

I feel your pain. I have several herniated and considerable nerve damage to my arms, especially to the left. I've had two surgeries and my C4-C7 are all fused together into one big bone with a metal plate to boot.
My tractor has a canopy which I bought from the dealer, and it's clamped to the ROPS (without any cutting or drilling into the ROPS). I got two big convex glass mirrors intended for golf carts, and mounted them side by side so I can see something like 180 degrees behind me, by looking up with my eyes (not my neck) about like you would in a car. I got a third one and mounted it so I have to look straight up to see it, and it gives me a great view behind and close to the tractor. In this mirror I can see the backs of the tires and the PTO shaft, and of course the things that stick further rearward such as the 3PT arms and any attachments. It is difficult for me to use this mirror, but not impossible, and easier than turning around to look down there.
I'll see if I have any decent photos, and post them if so.

 

[cmyoung2]

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 use magnetic mount mirrors mounted on the loader frame Kubota L3600. Cannot see the 3pt but can see over the rear wheels to help backing up or to see traffic. They will get knocked off, so I use a piece of paracord as a safety strap.

 

[Doug Vee]

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.

Not so cheap anymore- $42 instead of less than $25 when you bought them. I might still have to go for it though.

Thanks for the good idea,
Doug