Open cab storage

schweizer · Oct 2, 2013

Very nice mod, BethelHntr! I think all of us wish we had more cup holders.

Coyote Machine, my DK45 is 2008 vintage -- out of warranty. Here's the seat:

Here's a pic of the little OEM toolbox when the backhoe is installed. Not much room for any other storage between the seats.

BethelHntr · Oct 2, 2013

Thank You Schweizer. The new DK's don't have that storage area you have to the left of the seat (at least mine does'nt), That's why I figured cup holders would work for stuff as well as drinks.

I hear ya with the room between the seats, It also seems to shrink a little when the backhoe flexes from taking a big bite.

Coyote machine · Oct 3, 2013

schweizer said:
Very nice mod, BethelHntr! I think all of us wish we had more cup holders.

Coyote Machine, my DK45 is 2008 vintage -- out of warranty. Here's the seat:

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Here's a pic of the little OEM toolbox when the backhoe is installed. Not much room for any other storage between the seats.

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So you replaced the entire seat? What did you replace it with? Did you toss the OEM seat?

schweizer · Oct 3, 2013

No, I haven't done anything yet. Any suggestions?

Marcus

BethelHntr · Oct 3, 2013

Recovering is always a option if you have a local upholster.

Coyote machine · Oct 3, 2013

Sure, find a place that does vinyl seat repairs, boat upholstery, etc. they should be able to replace the material and stuff in more foam where needed. Shouldn't cost too much; I had my boat's leaning post done reasonably. I've never seen a Kioti seat do that, maybe others who might have can chime in?

Oh, and I thought of putting some sheepskin seat covers over the existing seats. You could use some low gloss Armor-All on them before doing so, to keep what's left of the OEM seatcovers from completely disintegrating...

bubbacuse77 · Oct 3, 2013

Here are a couple of the storage modifications I have done. Tool box behind seat and a chain and pin holder out of an Ammo can. The picture of the ammo can isn't the best to show how I mounted it, but I made a custom bracket that fit up to where an optional step would go. In fact I only had to drill to small holes for both modifications.