tractor mounted tool box

[EMcPhee]

What about storage for a logging chain? Just toss it on the deck now but it is always in the way. Any suggestions?

 

[Zebrafive]

Excellent point. Proper storage and use for any item.

This is my chain storage:

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This is my hand tool storage:

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RE your chain storage: What size (diameter and length) and what size chain(s) will it hold? I am looking to carry 5/16" x 20'

Thanks

 

[sdef]

RE your chain storage: What size (diameter and length) and what size chain(s) will it hold? I am looking to carry 5/16" x 20'

Thanks

ZebraFive: Mine are 4" PVC with a 1/2" hole drilled in the bottom for any water drainage requirements. They are 24" long without the end cap installed and are attached to the tractor using 2 each, 5/16" bolts. I currently have a 5/16" chain, 10' long in each and it takes up ~ 40% of the space. I just did a space-test using 14' of 3/8" chain and it took about 60% of space. My original goal was to make them about 32" deep, but my arms will not comfortably reach to the bottom of that and reduced the length to 24".

These are also handy for carrying long handles tools such as shovels that do not have the D-handle, which is larger than the PVC pipe. I think that 6" PVC may be required for the D-handle tools but this diameter would be too large for my mounting options. I can place both chains into one side and use the other side for a bunch of tools if need be.

 

[Zebrafive]

ZebraFive: Mine are 4" PVC with a 1/2" hole drilled in the bottom for any water drainage requirements. They are 24" long without the end cap installed and are attached to the tractor using 2 each, 5/16" bolts. I currently have a 5/16" chain, 10' long in each and it takes up ~ 40% of the space. I just did a space-test using 14' of 3/8" chain and it took about 60% of space. My original goal was to make them about 32" deep, but my arms will not comfortably reach to the bottom of that and reduced the length to 24".

These are also handy for carrying long handles tools such as shovels that do not have the D-handle, which is larger than the PVC pipe. I think that 6" PVC may be required for the D-handle tools but this diameter would be too large for my mounting options. I can place both chains into one side and use the other side for a bunch of tools if need be.

Thanks for the reply. If 10' of 5/15" chain takes 40% then 20' should only take 80%. I can see where this will be real handy on my tractor.

I also have a couple of 3/8" chains, can't remember how long. Ill have to measure and use your 60% figure to see what I need if I were to carry them. Thanks for the info on 3/8" chain too.

 

[Mercmaniac]

Here is my toolbox.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/209250-my-toolbox.html

 

[sdef]

Here is my toolbox.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/john-deere-owning-operating/209250-my-toolbox.html

Really nice box.

 

[lost in wisconsin]

any body have pics of how you mounted a tool box to your tractor?

Our toolbox (generic Fleet Farm toolbox mounted to the rear behind the seat):




Our chain storage (ammo can mounted to the frame under the grille guard):

 

[KC135plt]

Thanks for the ideas!

 

[kebo]

Here's a thread I did a few years ago for adding a tool box to the right side fender on my JD790. Don't know how the fenders are on your tractor, but it might work for you. Good luck.


http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...ool-box-console.html?highlight=here's+my+tool

 

[stingray1]

Lots of good ideas. Thanks