Which tools for tractor toolbox?

[Hoodoo]

Hmmmmm...I was going to use a .30 cal I have, but may need to upgrade to a .50. No way I'm fitting a roll of PT into the one I have....
So to recap, here's what I'm seeing as important to me:
Crescent wrench or fencing pliers, channel locks, wire, WD40, strap, gloves, rags, bungie cords, hammer, tire gauge.
And whatever else ends up in there over time......

 

[sea2summit]

On mine, I carry:

- All the tools that came with the tractor: open end wrenches, box wrenches, pliers, Philips and flat head screw driver. Chinese specials but works just fine and covers all the sizes needed for the tractor and most implements and I don't have to carry my good tools at the risk of getting lost or stolen. I added a couple allen wrenches as well.
- A grease gun that also came with the tractor. It's the smaller size but it's surprisingly well bit and has good quality.
- Hammer and a punch
- A box of M8 shear pins for the brush mower and a bunch of M10 shear pins for the rotary tiller
- A couple grease fittings to replace if needed, along with a bunch of hairpin cotter pins and linch pins, the finger snapper ones.
- A couple of rags
- A bunch of random bolts and nuts for some implements that like to get bolts loose and lost
- Two spare pins for the brush mower chains
- The drawbar pin
- And a tire pressure gauge

Dang, not to be critical but I'd probably carry a spare fan belt ahead of a lot of those. If I'm out long enough to grease or need to replace a zerk I'd better have the BBQ and icechest loaded up!

 

[sea2summit]

I must be a minimalist. I have a clevis, a pair of gloves and a couple of spare pins. Contemplating throwing in an 8" pair of Channellocks.

Every time I put channellocks in there they find their way back to the welding table. My wife doesn't believe me every Christmas when my number one items are about 100 different clamps and vicegrips.

 

[Bronco82]

Mice crap, a bunch of striped bolts and nuts that don't fit anything. Some bent pins and broken cotter keys, and hitch pins that are just slightly larger than the holes you need to put them in. Nearly empty can of wd-40 missing the spray button. One screw driver that is the opposite orientation that you need........

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Oh so true though.

 

[mcfarmall]

Oops, I forgot one thing...a folding pruning saw.

 

[Blue Mule]

Pliers for the cotter pins on 3-point linkages and the such. Saves fingers! Hammer is nice for giving the PTO shaft a little incentive to slide into position.

 

[dirttoys]

Oh hey on a serous note, either make it super easy to remove, or allow for water to drain out. I have never been able to keep one dry, and sometimes have the urge to wash it out.

Best,

ed

 

[crashz]

I took the tiny toolbox that came with the tractor off and added a steel one that's at least double the size. Similar to the others: Pins, cotter keys, pliers, pruning shears, gloves (covered in grease inside and out), hammer.

I think I may have borrowed this idea from another member here, but I frequently listen to my tunes and like to have my keys and phone secure. On the left fender I mounted a small pelican knock-off case. Its weather tight and keeps my valuables secure when bouncing around.

 

[oosik]

I often wondered your age with some of your stories.

Well - since you asked nicely - born - - 05/13/1942.

 

[JDZ735M]

Dang, not to be critical but I'd probably carry a spare fan belt ahead of a lot of those. If I'm out long enough to grease or need to replace a zerk I'd better have the BBQ and icechest loaded up!

You got that right. I'm really wanting to see the size of the tractors that have tool boxes attached to carry all this stuff people are listing. Maybe some are pulling a trailer with 'em.

 

[ptsg]

Dang, not to be critical but I'd probably carry a spare fan belt ahead of a lot of those. If I'm out long enough to grease or need to replace a zerk I'd better have the BBQ and icechest loaded up!

I started "hoarding" stuff on the toolbox because I have to take the tractor to a couple remote proprieties we inherited about 50 miles North and no way I'll waste a trip there for something simple like a bolt or something, specially with the price of fuel we have here. A grease gun is always nice to have for various reasons, not only greasing the tractor.

You got that right. I'm really wanting to see the size of the tractors that have tool boxes attached to carry all this stuff people are listing. Maybe some are pulling a trailer with 'em.

Say no more. It really doesn't take that much space. It's actually a small box that carries everything I need inside.

 

[JDZ735M]

Say no more. It really doesn't take that much space. It's actually a small box that carries everything I need inside.

Neither one worked for me.

 

[ptsg]

Neither one worked for me.

I fixed it after I posted that.

 

[JDZ735M]

I started "hoarding" stuff on the toolbox because I have to take the tractor to a couple remote proprieties we inherited about 50 miles North and no way I'll waste a trip there for something simple like a bolt or something, specially with the price of fuel we have here. A grease gun is always nice to have for various reasons, not only greasing the tractor.

Hey, whatever works for you! I have no problem with it.

But for me I have never tried to carry a lot of stuff on the tractor. I keep a chain on the floor sometimes. The rest can stay in the truck. It's usually near by within walking distance. Some of these lists though sound like people are carrying routine maintaince items around with them all day everyday. Wouldn't that be better done in the shop?

50 miles? Do you drive your tractor 50 miles to a place? I would tow it and keep al that stuff in the truck box. But whatever works for you is what you should do. I enjoy reading about how other people do things and learning from other people.

 

[JDZ735M]

I fixed it after I posted that.

Still did not work for me.

 

[sea2summit]

I started "hoarding" stuff on the toolbox because I have to take the tractor to a couple remote proprieties we inherited about 50 miles North and no way I'll waste a trip there for something simple like a bolt or something, specially with the price of fuel we have here. A grease gun is always nice to have for various reasons, not only greasing the tractor.

I hear that, I do custom baling and after the first time I had a not minor repair my truck now squats every time I go to those jobs with all the tools/spares/fluids.

 

[Mahindraman4500]

A Hammer - Ball Peen - pulling pins a hammer is always needed.

 

[jyoutz]

Hmmmmm...I was going to use a .30 cal I have, but may need to upgrade to a .50. No way I'm fitting a roll of PT into the one I have....
So to recap, here's what I'm seeing as important to me:
Crescent wrench or fencing pliers, channel locks, wire, WD40, strap, gloves, rags, bungie cords, hammer, tire gauge.
And whatever else ends up in there over time......

And find somewhere to store a chain. This link is for a Kubota chain bucket, but the company says they will do custom fabrication.

https://lownperformance.com/products/kubota-grille-guard-reinforced-mesh-chain-bucket

 

[Robo 52]

A FLASHLIGHT. One that's magnetic (on metal)and has a clip (on your pocket or jacket front) like those LED 'Larry's' is great so you can work hands-free.
Channel locks, needle-nose with wire cutter, drift punch, hammer, 6-in-1 screwdriver, one big screwdriver, bungee, wood block, extra straight-, cotter- and shear-pins, WD-40, small adjustable, vise grips, couple cigars and lighter, roll of shop towels.
Keep a 1/4" ratchet set in a water-tight box under the seat.
Length of tow chain hung on the front or back.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

A clevis for the drawbar; a couple of heavy-duty carabiners, an assortment of zip-ties, bungeecords and a short coil of rope of some kind.
Hope that ammo box is a big one ! You've got a ton of suggestions--all of them really good.