Tools

[jonstark]

What essentials should I keep in the truck or tool box for everyday maintenance of my L3010. BIG hammers or watchmaker's tools?

thx,
jon

 

[B2400]

Keep it greased, lubricated and check filters at recommended intervals and there usually isn't much more to it!!

 

[bruceatlam]

Big stuff --- a jeweler and his tools would be decidedly ineffective. You'll likely mostly face hitch adjustments and for that you'll need 1"+ stuff in your tool box and a big hammer.

 

[Toolguy]

At minimum, a good pair of pliers, a screwdriver, a 12" adjustable wrench and a medium size hammer will get you out of most jams. Tractors usually don't break down very often if well maintained. Implements can need adjustments now and then. Just put what you think you will need in the toolbox to start with and go from there. If something major does break you're probably not going to fix it in the field, anyway. Good luck.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

You'll want to keep some armor-all and wax handy also.

 

[jonstark]

You'll want to keep some armor-all and wax handy also.

Could you please advise me of the advantages or disadvantages of silicon -vs- carnuba and would you recommend the use of extra slippery seat dressing as opposed to more garden variety moderately slick. What kind of scent hang-up do you use too? I'm leaning towards one of those Crown Royal looking thingys.

(I own my tractor. It don't own me!)

 

[DanD78]

Vice Grips, plires with wire cutters, hammer, Large flat screw driver, 10" adjustable wrench, clevis, hitch pin, at least 10' of chain and of course bailing wire. The tractor won't be the problem, it will be with the attachments or how they are hooked to the tractor. If you are using impliments with shear bolts or pins tools to replace those are better than adjustable tools.

Dan

 

[dodge man]

I was pretty much set for mechanics tools as I have worked on cars as a hobby in the past. I was missing alot of the larger metric stuff. I bought a larger combination wrench set and socket set in metric at sears. I also found that automotive filter wrenches don't fit, so I bought one of those strap style wrenches, that fits just about any size.

 

[jimainiac]

I mounted a plastic toolbox behind the seat of our L3830. It's nice to have a stash of tools right with you out in the field. All the stuff the other guys said, plus a short-handled three pound sledge for persuading stubborn items, an extra-large adjustable pliers, a piece of pipe to lengthen the handle of the adjustable wrench (extra leverage can be a big help sometimes). Also a rag or two, and a pair of work gloves. A can of OFF spray is handy, too. And don't forget a can of WD40.

 

[Ken_CT]

I keep a pair of channel locks, a 12" and 10" adjustable, and a six in one screw driver. I keep a length of chain on the tractor with a grab hook on one end and a slip hook on the other. Don't forget a couple of rags in the toolbox. I'm not a clean freak but a couple of pairs of Harbor Freight rubber gloves are nice too.


If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem.