Toolbox mod complete for BX 2230 (pics)

[jhagerty]

I wrapped up my little toolbox project and thought I’d share for any of you that might be interested. This will not work for a BX23, it would stop you from spinning around for your backhoe.

For all of you welders out there this one would take you less than one hour to complete. I’ve listed the materials and cost below. I’m sure most of you have some if not all the materials needed lying around your shop. I did not have any of the materials so I had buy everything (I’m mostly a wood guy).

This mod does not involve messing around with the ROPS (drilling into or welding to) so no worries about the warranty thing.

Enjoy!

Mike

2 - 1/4" x 3" x 36" flat steel - $12 (Lowes)
1- 1/4" x 2" x 36" 90 degree angle steel - $7 (Lowes)
1 - toolbox - 22" - $10 (Walmart)
12 - grade 5 hex bolts, nuts and lock washers - $5 (local hardware store)
2 - squared off u-bolts - $6 (local trailer company)

Total cost $40

 

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[radair]

One question - how are you going to see behind you?

 

[jhagerty]

The mod before this one was installing mirrors. Because the bracket goes all the way across you can put any size toolbox you want (small low profile if you want).

 

[MrJoe]

Nice job with the brackets, no holes to worry about. My Case DX comes w/ a small toolbox behind the seat. I am going to replace it w/ a larger one -24". It looks like I can use the existing bracket to mount it by adding a small shelf extension to it. One thing I have found is that many of the plastic tool boxes do not have a raised water seal lip around the interior of the lid. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif That lets any water get in at the latch points. Still looking for one that has a good seal all around the top. Anothetr thing I have to watch is raising up the 3ph all the way to make sure the box doesn't get dented. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[jhagerty]

MrJoe,

Good point about the water seal. I also forgot to mention that I used hex bolts with wing nuts to mount the toolbox to the bracket so it takes less that a minute to remove it if you need to

Also, since I am using u-bolts the entire bracket and be positioned higher or lower if needed.