TC40D cup holder

tc35dforme · May 17, 2004

Mark...try stuffing one of those foam can coolers into the cup holder spot. It works great. My coffee cup even slips right in ( travel type ) and is secure as can be. As for tools, I agree, but it holds my pins, a couple of tools, mini trauma kit, and some chain hooks. Maybe calling it a toolbox is a bit optimistic. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mark_in_NH · May 17, 2004

( try stuffing one of those foam can coolers into the cup holder spot )
I have a couple of those, I will try it.

( Maybe calling it a toolbox is a bit optimistic )
It is more like a glove box than a toolbox. I keep pretty much the same things in mine as you keep in yours.

TMAC · May 20, 2004

It might not serve much purpose but I was thankful for it Monday when I sheared a bolt on the cutter 1/4 mile from my truck. Opened her up grabbed my shear bolt and two wrenches put the bolt in and I was back in business. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Find the right size cup and it fits in there just fine. I imagine your drink will spill on a tractor if you don’t have a lid on it; I particularly didn't have any problems with it Monday though. I even threw a bottle of water in the holder riding on rough terrain and it never fell out. It’s small but I like it, better than nothin to start with I guess. I would get on the dealer whether you want it or not. You paid for it and I bet you'll find it somewhat handy. And if not taker off!

So far I can fit in the compartment the following:
*In the tray:
-30 foot tape measure
-keys and a pack of shear bolts
-clip pins
-Still room for a few other little things
*In the bottom:
-Gloves and a rag
-Rubber mallet
-Two wrenchs and a 12" crescent wrench
-PTO Cover
-and also more room for a few other little field tools

All the room you really need for a few field tools. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

If you wanted some documentation I would print off the specifications from the New Holland website for the Operator Platform (here) before you go in and take it with you just in case they try and tell you different. It says right at the bottom "A standard toolbox is an added convenience, and a cup holder is also standard on all models except TC21DA and TC24DA)". Good luck and get it if you really want it.

Mark_in_NH · May 21, 2004

( Find the right size cup and it fits in there just fine. )

I have much better things to be doing with what spare time I have, then trying to locate a special cup to fit into a poorly designed cup holder.
New Hollands thought and intentions are there, but the finished design just doesn't cut it for the average and everyday use. At least they tried.

TMAC · May 21, 2004

Yeah at least they tried. Didn't mean to sound offensive if that's the way I sounded. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I was just trying to give another opinion and I respect yours.

Don't have a lot of free time on my hands as well. Having a baby coming in December, driveway to get built, 10 acres of growth consisting of brush and field to currently keep knocked down, trees to cut with piles of firewood to get moved out of the way for the driveway, field tile to be installed in low wet areas, electric to get ran, basement, house, septic, and has to be done, at least the house built by the end of next year. And I can only get the tractor out there on weekends, so I have a few things to do as well and I'm looking forward too it.

So, I see your point about the cup holder and I'm thinking that there is no point in arguing about a cup holder so I'll drop it. And I'll admit after reading my own post it did sound a little sarcastic. I apologize. I inappropriately stepped on some toes and I see that, sorry Mark. Lets continue on with the thread and disregard what I said. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

hardcrab · May 23, 2004

Mighty hot mowing this weekend, and I dont have a cup holder either. Found an old corner bracket in the shop, and bent one side to wrap around the can, then bent the other to go under the can, and attached to the loader frame using an existing hole. Pretty quick and easy. See attachment.

hardcrab · May 23, 2004

One with out can

TMAC · May 25, 2004

Just for laughs I'll be honest. I ran out of room this weekend in the so called toolbox. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I now admit it would be nice to have just a little more room in there or an actual toolbox. Yes my foot is in my mouth. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Anyway the foam can holder works great in the cup holder. Fits right in there. Thanks for the idea tc35dforme. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

jinman · May 25, 2004

( I ran out of room this weekend in the so called toolbox. )

I feel a photo-essay coming on here...
Maybe we could all empty out our "factory" toolboxes, put the contents on the operator's platform, and take a picture. The guy with the most useless stuff in there wins. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I think I'll win this contest hands-down. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Pineridge and Mark... No fair cheating and takin' stuff out of your add-on boxes. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
/forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

TMAC · May 25, 2004

(
I feel a photo-essay coming on here...
Maybe we could all empty out our "factory" toolboxes, put the contents on the operator's platform, and take a picture. The guy with the most useless stuff in there wins. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
)

Sounds like a fun plan. When I get a chance I'll post a picture. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

What do you think?
- one picture looking down on the "toolbox" open?
- then one picture with everything on the operators panel?