my 5103 mods

[John D]

Got all these ideas from you guys and thanks.

 

[John D]

Chain box

 

[John D]

This helps alot.

 

[John D]

This does to.

 

[John D]

Just had to have one of these.

 

[kwolfe]

Great mods. Chain holder and the rack look almost factory. Keep them coming.

 

[Ductape]

John D...... those are some dicely done mods !! Every one is very functional !!!

 

[Nickahawk]

Very well done. I love the chain holder and have to have one.....but is it ok if it"s orange?

 

[HC-80]

JohnD

I know this is now an old thread, but I really like the mods you did on your tractor. I may have to copy a few of them for my 5303 if you don't mind my borrowing your ideas.

I am really looking at the toolbox shelf. What type bottom does it have? It looks like expanded steel. Which leads to the next question: If it is expanded steel, any trouble with noise from vibrations?


Jeff

 

[mjncad]

This helps alot.

I assume the green bent tubing is a grab handle; but what is the blue container for?

Nice work!

 

[John D]

Sorry about the delay guys. Jeff I got the ideas from here so use them if you can, yes the bottom of the tool box shelf is ex mtl and I welded it solid so it wouldnt rattle. that is a handle and that blue thing is one of those drink holders they use in boats and works great. jb

 

[usmc5595]

Sorry about the delay guys. Jeff I got the ideas from here so use them if you can, yes the bottom of the tool box shelf is ex mtl and I welded it solid so it wouldnt rattle. that is a handle and that blue thing is one of those drink holders they use in boats and works great. jb

how long are the chains in the "box"

where do y'all tie down your 5103's at

 

[RPW]

Nice seeing another 5103 Your's is the same setup to mine. How do you like it? I think I could use those same mods Of course the tool box holder could double as a cooler holder

Thanks for the ideas.

-USMC- I use 10,000# straps (4) in a cross pattern front and rear.

 

[usmc5595]

Nice seeing another 5103 Your's is the same setup to mine. How do you like it? I think I could use those same mods Of course the tool box holder could double as a cooler holder

Thanks for the ideas.

-USMC- I use 10,000# straps (4) in a cross pattern front and rear.

can you send a pic with it tied down? I am having trouble figuring out how to tie mine down. right now I am doing a over under on the front axle and over the trailer hitch in back with chains.

 

[RPW]

I don't have any pictures with the tractor loaded on the trailer but I'll see if I can explain it. Starting from the rear of tractor either side, from near side/rear of trailer at about 45deg angle over near side axle and under to far side trailer at about 45deg. Repeat on other side. On front same setup and then tighten until I see some compression in tires. I tighten toward the front as that will be the major motion the tractor will want to move while braking so I already have tension in that direction. After a couple of full stops I will check all straps to insure they are still tight. As a side note please insure you loop/tie extra strap to keep it from dangling and getting under a tire. That will ruin a perfectly good day. I hope this helps.