Toolbox for tractor

Boria · Mar 28, 2015

I have been looking for a small toolbox to mount somewhere on my tractor to carry pliers, hammer, extra pins, etc. Not having much luck. Do any of you have any suggestions of where to find an aftermarket toolbox for a tractor? Any suggestions or other ideas for something to carry these items on the tractor?

vtsnowedin · Mar 28, 2015

This is a long vexing problem that I have seen no really good solutions to. My present tractor has a cheap plastic box about half big enough bolted to the top of the left rear fender. It's not water tight and is hard to see into unless you climb up the mounting steps. Other models have it hitched near the loader frame where it blocks you're view of the ground by the left front tire. In the rear between the fenders would be good but many fuel tanks are there including mine. You certainly can find a plastic or steel box of the size you want but the question is where to bolt it on to the tractor.

George2615 · Mar 28, 2015

I guess it depends on how much space you have to mount a tool box. You can buy almost any size box you want whether plastic or metal. I used an old ammo box on my current tractor. My previous tractor I had room to mount a larger plastic tool box I got at W/mart.

Boria · Mar 28, 2015

I was actually wanting a metal box. I hadn't thought about an ammo can. That might work.

George2615 · Mar 28, 2015

Both my ammo box and the plastic tool box I had have a rubber seal where they close to keep moisture out.

Will_C · Mar 28, 2015

I have several plastic ammo cans- none mounted on my tractor, but very useful. I have one for all my trimmer/brush cutter supplies, and a smaller one for my chainsaw accessories. Just throw the correct one in the back of my RTV and off to cut or trim.

Will

rocketfish · Mar 28, 2015

I just saw one at TSC the other day and I think it comes in all the popular colors ( green, red, orange, blue, and black).

kebo · Mar 29, 2015

Boria said:
I was actually wanting a metal box. I hadn't thought about an ammo can. That might work.

I have a 50 cal ammo can mounted on the right fender on my 790. Works great, lasts a long time too! I even got some foam and black fabric and upholstered the top for a nice arm rest. Have pic's of it on one of these forums (I had a thread showing the installation), but if I get a chance I'll post it here tomorrow.