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BobRip · Apr 26, 2010

Sounds like I need a electric cable remote control on my PTO switch. That way I can stand off to the side. You can also put a tarp or blanket on the cable to soak up the energy if the cable breaks.

wasabi · Apr 28, 2010

woodlandfarms said:
Where in the heck do you carry anything on the PT. I know, the roof of the tractor.... But it is quite high up on the 1850. Not easy to put a chain, chainsaw, gas or other stuff.

I wish for a safe spot that I could put a hammer, a wrench, a screwdriver and a chain that wasn't in the way of something else, and easy to get to.

Carl,

As I was driving home last eve I was thinking about mounting ammo boxes to our new beast. I haven't taken the measurement yet but I'm pretty sure we can mount them to the sides (bolted to the hydraulic tank) just forward of the rear wheels, a few inches up from the bottom of the pan for better clearance. Easy access...kinda like saddle bags

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smartguyz · Apr 30, 2010

wasabi said:
Carl,

As I was driving home last eve I was thinking about mounting ammo boxes to our new beast. I haven't taken the measurement yet but I'm pretty sure we can mount them to the sides (bolted to the hydraulic tank) just forward of the rear wheels, a few inches up from the bottom of the pan for better clearance. Easy access...kinda like saddle bags ....

Great idea! You'd have to paint it PT colors, though.

-Rob

woodlandfarms · Apr 30, 2010

wasabi said:
Carl,

As I was driving home last eve I was thinking about mounting ammo boxes to our new beast. I haven't taken the measurement yet but I'm pretty sure we can mount them to the sides (bolted to the hydraulic tank) just forward of the rear wheels, a few inches up from the bottom of the pan for better clearance. Easy access...kinda like saddle bags ....

Its a good idea... some downsides.

This PT is very low, and goes everywhere. I think this area will get banged up a lot.

That said, this is where I stand to lift the hood. I am not sure how the other PT's are, as I have never seen one in person, but the hood is frikin heavy. I really have to gut it to get it up. I notice I stand right where the ammo boxes would be placed...

But... All of this can be worked around....