Tool Box Added

[beowulf]

Kubota 3410. This tractor has a built in tool box behind the seat - a bit inconvenient and rather small. I wanted something a bit larger and also wanted something I could remove easily. I bolted a 2x4 to the lid of that built in tool box then screwed a larger board on top of that as a platform for a tool box (the 2x4 is needed first so there is clearance to open the lid of the existing tool box. I had a couple of L braces so I added those. I picked up an appropriately sized tool box at H Freight - $24 less the 20%.

The first problem I had was that the weight of the tool box on that platform (which was bolted to the lid) caused it to tilt backwards as the lid of the built in tool box opened to the rear. I could have bolted the lid of the built in tool box shut, but I wanted to keep that tool box available as well. So I added a spring to the lid (see pic) and now it all works well.

Details - decided to use a bungee to keep it more secure so added an eye hook in the rear for that. Painted the boards (platform) black. The L braces are not really needed as the bungee works fine to hold the box. Works out well and you can take the box off the tractor when you need to - which is convenient - no need to crawl up to get into it.

 

[ovrszd]

Can't carry enough tools!!!!

Surprisingly, couple years ago here on TBN there was a thread about "what you carry on your tractor". There were actually trolls that attacked posters for carrying too much stuff on their tractors.

I might sometimes empty the various boxes and take out items that have gotten thrown in, but I've never found myself cursing because I had too many tools/accessories.

 

[bcp]

I've been trying to add a toolbox to my BX, but I think I need a bigger tractor.

Maybe I can add a 3-point hitch to the back.


Bruce

 

[beowulf]

Can't carry enough tools!!!!

Oh yeah! I very frequently use my tractor in the hills on our property and sometimes far from the barn /shop. I like to carry a few metric wrenches, a small can of WD 40, extra gloves, a couple of shop towels, sometimes my lunch and water, a hammer, a tube of neosporin and some band aids, a hand gun in a case, eye protection, some wire and wire cutters. And may add more depending on the specific task I am involved with.