New owner L3901, Mods to make it mine

[nytryder]

I am replacing a bent filter right now. I forget the replacement cost for the filter but as I remember it was a "coming to Jesus" moment.

 

[CindyCRNA]

Some people just need stickers

Others need toolboxes, mirrors, lights, more lights, radio, cooling fan, did I mention lights?
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Adding electrical devices to tractor

Purpose of post: to provide general ideas to fellow tractor owners wishing to add lights, electric sprayers, even some high current accessories for short term intermittent use (think winches, jump starts). I'll start with the high power preparations. #1 good heavy duty wire, at Walmart you...

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1 Cool ROPS accessory

Flex-a-Lite model 116 radiator fan 2,215 CFM and 11 amp draw. Stirs up quite a breeze. May help with bugs a night when running lights. Ground speed in reverse slightly faster? :unsure:

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The mirrors are a good idea. I was mowing backwards up a hill yesterday and was wishing I didn't have to crank my neck around all the time.

 

[mike0000]

I agree Cindy,
Mirrors are on the short list!

Today I looked at my metal scrap pile and sorted out parts for a Chainsaw mount. Pretty successful, the saw will rock back and forth, I’ll address that with some sort of lockdown mechanism.

Mike

 

[Smokeydog]

First generation attempt. Adjustable rubber foot to support the saw case. Bucking bars teeth support weight too. Chain Bar does not bare weight. Made a clamp for the bar but not really needed. Spring on bolt keeps it from moving from vibration.

2nd attempt. Bolt on. Saw will fit either way. I take a lot more stuff when working. Just as important bring stuff back.

Maybe some nubbs to engage the bucking teeth would keep the saw from rocking?

Good fabrication skills. Enjoy seeing how tractors can be improved for work tractors are meant to do.

 

[mike0000]

Thanks Smokeydog, great job on your Swiss army carrier!
I added a lockdown, similar to yours, should do the trick.

Mike

 

[Smokeydog]

Good job. Thanks for sharing. Scrap piles and scrap yards are inspirational.

 

[mike0000]

Got the call yesterday, grapple was in. I picked it up today,
and honestly, I did not know something this awesome was missing from my life, how have I gotten along without one for the last 51 years?
Modified brush guard already paid off.
I zip tied the hoses, I‘m a bit concerned they may not be protected too well, any guidance?

Mike

 

[markerxt]

Adding hydraulic filter and hose protection today.View attachment 712034View attachment 712035

I used my Kubota L3901 tractor for 2 years and I was very satisfied. Yours looks fine too.

 

[Smokeydog]

Agree the grapples have been a game changer and huge work multiplier on the farm for over 25 years. Back then had to diy modify tractors to use skidsteer stuff.

Bungee the hydraulic lines to FEL crossbar helps keep them from trouble. Some of the newer grapples come with a spring line slack keeper.

 

[crashz]

I don't get into brush to often, but I think your mods are perfect. The filter guards are really important. Doesn't take much to get a stick up in there. Love the fab work, looks better than factory.

 

[mike0000]

Thank you Crashz!

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Good work on the 3901... Watch the QA levers when brushing with the grapple; I've had mine pop loose twice from branches hitting them.

 

[mike0000]

Today I made some mats for the floor boards.
Copied these from the other forum.
Made from 1/2” rubber mat from TSC @ $28.00

 

[number two]

Today I made some mats for the floor boards.
Copied these from the other forum.
Made from 1/2” rubber mat from TSC @ $28.00

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I bought a set from the guy on the other site.
Nice stuff.
Yours look good as well.
I added a cheap parts store mat over the hump and tucked under the floor mats.
Cool mods!

 

[varmint]

Your mats look good. Some years ago, I cleaned my floorboards and center hump cover, and sprayed them with truck bed liner. I am happy with just how well it has held up. I step on the cover too often when getting on, so that proved handy to both protect the orange paint areas and provide no-skid.

 

[mike0000]

Chain storage addition, inspired by 1badDart on the other forum.

 

[Smokeydog]

Chain is always handy to have on a tractor. Carrying safely is important. Drain or chaff holes?

 

[mike0000]

Yes, there are three drain holes at the lowest point.

Mike