Tool mounting ideas.

[Bigrackslayer]

Morning everyone. Had a wicked weekend putting about 5 hours on my brand new CK2610 HST. I am now looking for ideas for tool holders such as chains, chainsaw, pole saw and a 32 inch long pruning lopper. If any of you have some ideas or tips for me would be great. I was thinking of using abs pipe for chains, pole saw and loppers but just unsure on how to properly mount the abs pipe to the loader or tractor zip ties self tappers. Thanks in advance.

 

[Avondale]

I have a brush guard on mine, wrap a chain and a tow strap around the guard (vertically). Also, the tow strap is already looped around front bumper so when I need to pull something, just unwrap one end to hook to object and go.

 

[beowulf]

There are threads on this site with some great ideas. See also, my post re what I built - not original with me - but it works for chains, pruners, pole saws and more.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...sy-add-carrying-shears-chains.html?highlight=

 

[FatTire]

I mounted a pair of Quick Fists on my bucket for long handled tools.

 

[Bigrackslayer]

Thanks for the ideas guys. Keep em coming please! I have been doing numerous searches as well and finding lots of stuff

 

[Msamt]

Built a ballast barrel yet?

 

[jajiu]

Build yourself a carry-all. I got so many good tips from this site and incorporated some of my own. Look up "carry-all build" and get some great tips.

 

[Bigrackslayer]

Built a ballast barrel yet?
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Is that cement? How did you mount the 3ph attachment points in the barrel

 

[Bigrackslayer]

Build yourself a carry-all. I got so many good tips from this site and incorporated some of my own. Look up "carry-all build" and get some great tips.View attachment 520190View attachment 520191View attachment 520192

Looks good! I'm gonna look into one of these

 

[Msamt]

Is that cement? How did you mount the 3ph attachment points in the barrel

Yes, about 12 80lb bags. I mounted a drawbar and 3ph stabilizers from TSC in holes I drilled through the barrel.
I would do it different though buy a complete 3pthitch adapter from northern tool and use some rebar to keep it positioned in the barrel where you want it; add a chainsaw plastic scabbard; add another 3" tube for long handle tools/chains.

If you haven't added ballast to your tractor you are missing on of the best safety items that just so happens to make it so much more capable and stable.
MT

 

[Bigrackslayer]

Yes, about 12 80lb bags. I mounted a drawbar and 3ph stabilizers from TSC in holes I drilled through the barrel.
I would do it different though buy a complete 3pthitch adapter from northern tool and use some rebar to keep it positioned in the barrel where you want it; add a chainsaw plastic scabbard; add another 3" tube for long handle tools/chains.

If you haven't added ballast to your tractor you are missing on of the best safety items that just so happens to make it so much more capable and stable.
MT

I will have to look into northern tools, wonder if the ship to Ontario. My tires are loaded but thinking a little more would be good. Thanks.

 

[RSKY]

I made a simple chain holder of 4" PVC pipe with a cap on the bottom and a cleanout on top. Mounted it to FEL. It also makes a handy handle when climbing up.

RSKY

 

[firemech]

I will have to look into northern tools, wonder if the ship to Ontario. My tires are loaded but thinking a little more would be good. Thanks.

FYI TSE and Princess Auto have much of what harbor freight has. Might be worth a look as heavy metal parts are often expensive to ship.

 

[Bigrackslayer]

I made a simple chain holder of 4" PVC pipe with a cap on the bottom and a cleanout on top. Mounted it to FEL. It also makes a handy handle when climbing up.

RSKY

Thanks. I've been trying that but unsure on where to mount it on the FEL with drilling holes. Do you have any pictures I could see?

 

[Bigrackslayer]

FYI TSE and Princess Auto have much of what harbor freight has. Might be worth a look as heavy metal parts are often expensive to ship.

Yeah I love princess auto just waiting for the store in kanata to open sept 19th.

 

[longshot47]

I converted a 24" backhoe bucket into a ballast box which carries my chains and other random arn. The curved bottom helps prevent hang ups on irregular terrain and it is literally indestructible.
Also strapped a golf bag [old idea] to the rops frame to carry long handled tools/shears/etc, and made up a wooden chainsaw carrier which is mounted on bolts thru the two existing holes located in the rops pivot elbow. Works for me.

 

[Bigrackslayer]

I converted a 24" backhoe bucket into a ballast box which carries my chains and other random arn. The curved bottom helps prevent hang ups on irregular terrain and it is literally indestructible.
Also strapped a golf bag [old idea] to the rops frame to carry long handled tools/shears/etc, and made up a wooden chainsaw carrier which is mounted on bolts thru the two existing holes located in the rops pivot elbow. Works for me.

Got any pics for me?

 

[beowulf]

I leave my box blade on most of the time. I am thinking I could frame a wooden box as wide as the box (maybe 8" high and a foot deep) and easily mount it on top. I would have to partition the box (sort of like two boxes side by side) to allow for the middle brace, but otherwise I think something could be made that would not be too heavy or too large (just enough to carry a chain saw and a few things I might need), and could be made to fasten easily so I could take in on and off quickly. I prefer to mount it on my box blade as when I go back in the woods (where I need chain saw etc.) I always give the old "paths" through the woods a quick grading on the way in and on the way out.

As soon as I finish my other projects I may tackle that. . . .but that could be a while given my list.

 

[dragoneggs]

Here is what I did to store my chains... liked it so much, I added a second box on the other side to store small tools, pins, etc.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/369233-bx-auxiliary-chain-box-mod.html?highlight=

 

[Bigrackslayer]

I leave my box blade on most of the time. I am thinking I could frame a wooden box as wide as the box (maybe 8" high and a foot deep) and easily mount it on top. I would have to partition the box (sort of like two boxes side by side) to allow for the middle brace, but otherwise I think something could be made that would not be too heavy or too large (just enough to carry a chain saw and a few things I might need), and could be made to fasten easily so I could take in on and off quickly. I prefer to mount it on my box blade as when I go back in the woods (where I need chain saw etc.) I always give the old "paths" through the woods a quick grading on the way in and on the way out.

As soon as I finish my other projects I may tackle that. . . .but that could be a while given my list.

I don't have a box blade although I have thought about buying one