Which tools for tractor toolbox?

[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.