Mirrors for the JD Ztrak Z930m

[nikdfish]

I'm not too good at looking over my shoulder (cervical vertibra fusions), which makes it hard to check traffic behind me when mowing on the shoulder or to check before backing. I put together a mirror mount to attach on the control arm using the 3d printer, a cheap stick-on 4x5.5" convex mirror and some stainless M6 hardware. The mirror is adjustable via a ball & socket joint. I printed in ASA filament, which is temperature & UV stable.

This is the initial print being test fitted:

It feels sturdy, but I won't know for sure until I've used it for a bit. The field of view is decent for the intended use.


Components of the test assembly:

components assembled:

I redid the design to soften the corners, but haven't reprinted yet. I intend to reprint the clamp parts & print a full copy for the other control arm. The Fusion 360 timeline feature make design revisions pretty simple to do.

 

[nikdfish]

I took the Z930m out after adding the second mirror & swapping the clamp on the first. No problem with vibration or drastic view shift while operating. I think the fact the mirrors are convex helps avoid those issues. They will definately help with traffic awareness while mowing by the road and also regarding spotting potential activity behind me before reversing.

 

[nikdfish]

Forgot to include a link. If you want to print this, you can find STL files (& fusion 360 source files) here, as well as Amazon link for mirror: Printables

 

[Alan W.]

I like that. Never thought of having my son print me some mirror mounts. I too have restricted looking back abilities.