Who has done the most customization?

[Johndeere3720]

Basic idea, who has the most customized tractor on here? I have added a custom grill guard/vice to my yanmar and have customized 2 weights to be able to fit 5 weights on my tractor rather than 3. Also, I have added customized telescopic lower links to my yanmar. How did i customize them? there was two pieces of metal sticking out on the outsides for the turn buckles to lock the hitch and since mine are on the inside, i moved the turn bucke mounting place too the bottom of the lift arms. Now, lets see what you got for customization. Yes, home made implements count for those of us that are handy with the welder. :thumbsup:

 

[WaxMan]

I'll join in,
4shorts has the most, but here is what I did to my B3030 cab.
DVD player stereo monitor,
Backup camera,
Dome light,
Backhoe stabilizer locks,
Stainless suicide knob,
Headliner speakers,
Upgraded factory speakers,
Exhaust stack,
Running lights,
Installed a factory horn even though the B3030 doesn't come with one,
FEL gauge,
Gauges added to dash,
Clock, oil presure, volt meter.

 

[Gary Fowler]

WaXMan: Where did you get your backup camera and monitor and what does one like you have cost. I like the size of your monitor. That will be the first thing I put on my new tractor.

 

[Kays Supply]

I have a backup camera in my work truck from Sam's Club. It was $109. The screen is about 3x5.

 

[WaxMan]

WaXMan: Where did you get your backup camera and monitor and what does one like you have cost. I like the size of your monitor. That will be the first thing I put on my new tractor.

The backup camera is a Sayno, I paid 139.00 just for the camera, The Stereo a Kenwood 289.00 both on ebay. I think you could do a lot better today. The camera that I bought was a real good one.

Those green lines you see in the picture, you adjust them to the width of your back wheels and set the distance - the end blue line is 8' the yellow 4' the red 2'. Lines are not really needed but they are nice when centering up on attachments. The camera also has three different views - the lines, wide angle, normal view.

 

[4shorts]

WaxMan I don't know if I've done the most but like you I have done some I also don't know if it's customizing or just plain "pimping" :laughing: but here's the brunt of what I've done.

The modifications are as follows:

- Modified the FEL tubes for storage area's by machining custom caps for the tubes.

- Modified the truck plow to adapt to the tractors FEL.

- Modified the bucket by adding a top guard and hooks.

- Added custom built emergency light bar and strobe light to the top of the cab.

- Added L.E.D. strobe lighting to the rear of the snow blower and built custom boxes to house them in.

- Added custom build boxes to the plow so Super Nova L.E.D. strobe lights could be installed adding extra lighting to the FEL side on when plowing.

- Added a reverse beeper. (not a small task on these tractors)

- Added a reverse camera with a color 7" LCD monitor that is also inferred and has a built in microphone in the camera it's self. The camera was adapted to the top rear light making it appear that it was always there.

- Gauge pods were added to each side of the LCD monitor and an ambient air temperature and digital volt gauge was added to each pod.

- Two RAM mounts were added in the cab for mounting various items like my phone and MP3 recorder. Also a new mount was just installed for the new IPhone 4

- A moisture sensing system was adapted to the wiper system so when I'm using the tractor the wipers will work automatically when snow or water is present on the windshields. That way I don't need to be switching the wipers on and off myself. The system takes care of that for me.

- Mud flaps were added to the front fenders to help keep the water off the front glass when traveling the machine.

- All powder coated upper mud flap hardware was removed and replaced with stainless hardware.

- All common steel hardware that was present on the snow blower was replaced with stainless steel to prevent corrosion.

- Some custom badging and company lettering was added to the tractor.

- Custom trim was added to the rear fenders to give it a more refined look.

- Added a parking brake warning light. Well a better one that came with the tractor

- The rear factory lollipop top lights that came with the tractor were replaced with L.E.D. lollipop lights.

- Added a few cool rubber holders on the snow blower to hold a shovel and bar.

A LED light was added to the cab step so it's easy to see where to place your feet in the dark.

- Modified he exhaust system so the soot would stop going on the FEL and it worked just PEEEEERFECT :thumbsup:



Although there has been allot of stuff added to the machine you would never notice it at first glance. When I add or customize anything my goal is to make it look as if it's always been there. One guy said to me the other day who has a Cabbed Kubota " I'm going to order one of those light bars" I had to tell him that It's hand made and Kubota don't sell them. I ended up making one for him.


Here's some YouTube video's related to the tractor and the things I've done to it:

YouTube - Custom rear Kubota lights

YouTube - Kubota at night

YouTube - Park brake warning.MPG

YouTube - side leds.mp4

YouTube - Reverse beeper

YouTube - The Rain Tracker

Here's a few pics: DSC05388 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[4shorts]

Here's a few more pics:

 

[dcyrilc]

WaxMan I don't know if I've done the most but like you I have done some I also don't know if it's customizing or just plain "pimping" :laughing:

Yea, it's pimping...

...but it's still awesome... and I'm still amazed every time I look at it.:thumbsup::laughing::laughing:


...and like WaxMan, you're the first one who comes to mind when that question is asked. I don't know if you have the most, but you certianly have the most memorable. At least for me.

 

[4shorts]

Yea, it's pimping...

...but it's still awesome... and I'm still amazed every time I look at it.:thumbsup::laughing::laughing:


...and like WaxMan, you're the first one who comes to mind when that question is asked. I don't know if you have the most, but you certianly have the most memorable. At least for me.

Ah Cyril are you trying to tell me and a nice way that I'm a "Pimp" or even a "Pimper" ? :laughing: Ya I know it's a bit much BUT you got to admit It's all practical additions. Now if I chromed the wheels and replaced the steering wheel with a wood grain type steering wheel then installed a GPS along with a satellite dish I could see that being questionable.

 

[dcyrilc]

Ah Cyril are you trying to tell me and a nice way that I'm a "Pimp" or even a "Pimper" ? :laughing: Ya I know it's a bit much BUT you got to admit It's all practical additions. Now if I chromed the wheels and replaced the steering wheel with a wood grain type steering wheel then installed a GPS along with a satellite dish I could see that being questionable.

Well.....

...you already did the chrome hubcaps on the mower.:laughing:

.....wood grain type steering wheel. Hmmm.............
If it were one of those rose wood ones...that might be worth seeing. What do ya think? Time for something new on the tractor? ...and maybe a wood grain dash to go with it?:laughing::thumbsup: