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bvance
Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 280 The Great Pacific NorthWet, Olympia, WA Pics |
2004-07-28 92177
I'm a new Kubota owner (BX2230) and was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for carrying a few tools on the tractor where they're out of the way. Perhaps a Cresent wrench, pliers, screwdriver etc? Not the complete tool box but just a few basic tools for in the field adjustments etc. Thanks.
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DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada Pics |
2004-07-29 92201
I never have figured out a way to successfully carry tools on my tractors. The only thing that seems to work is to incorporate some storage into your rear ballast system. ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-07-29 92207
I've been looking on and off for a nylon or canvas type tool bag that could be either strapped to the front weight bar or hung over the seat back. Those seem like the two best places on my machine. Maybe a tool belt could be rigged up for this purpose. ....
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shortmagnum
Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 848 Wisconsin Pics |
2004-07-29 92210
My Kubota L3130 has a beautiful factory tool box right behind the seat. It even has a cup holder built in. It has plenty of room for the things I need to change shear pins on my rough mower. Shear pins, hammer, a crescent & combination wrench. I can stand on the mower and easily reach everything.
In most cases you will probably just acquire the tools that are necessary over the months.
Dave ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-07-29 92213
My JD 4310 has a toolbox on the left fender which is adequate for a screwdriver, ratchet and a few sockets but there is no way it will hold a big honkin crescent wrench and a can of spray lube. ....
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Murf
Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 7249 Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada Pics |
2004-07-29 92217
We used to cap one end of a piece of ABS or PVC pipe and mount it vertically on the FEL frame facing the operator, the one with the controls if it fits keeps it out of the way climbing on & off. Any required tools were rolled into one of those canvas pouches often used for a set of wrenches which then slipped down into the tube. If you dampen the canvas with some WD-40 it seems to last longer and it helped keep rust to a minimum. Another end cap to keep out the dust was slipped over the top to keep out most of the weather, but don't forget to drill a couple of vent holes to let condesation, debres, etc., escape.
Note, I said we 'used to' do this, we discovered over the years that it din't matter what you crammed in their, you still didn't have what you needed. They did work well for holding a pair of gloves and a rag to wipe the inevitable grease of your hands though.
Best of luck. ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-07-29 92225
The problem with any tool box is that there are tools or stuff you want to carry that won't fit. There is always a prybar too long or a chain too bulky to fit in the box. Heck, I've got a big SnapOn tool cabinet in my garage and my 250 lb torque wrench is too long to fit in it. ....
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FERRARI
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 90 OOLTEWAH, TENNESSEE Pics |
2004-07-29 92248
Hey kwschumm, How did you up-right your tractor when you turned it over in the picture? ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-07-30 92279
I called a tow truck :) The guy had a big truck with two strong winches. He held it upright while I drove it down the hill, then hooked to the rear of the tractor and helped pull it backwards up the hill while I drove in reverse. ....
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BARNEE
Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 64 South Texas Pics |
2004-07-31 92397
I use an old tool belt. It has a hole on the backside at the top where a belt would normally go. On my tractor there's a hole on the right side of the FEL frame that faces rearward...a match made in heaven. The toolbelt is not too big but there's room for channel locks, wd40, a screwdriver & other things nice to have along for the ride. Now I just need to figure out a drink holder. ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-07-31 92404
BARNEE, that's a great idea! I'll have to start looking at toolbelts to see if I can find one that looks suitable. ....
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bvance
Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 280 The Great Pacific NorthWet, Olympia, WA Pics |
2004-07-31 92410
The new BX 2230 has a drink holder in the left fender now all I need is a place for a few tools! I like the idea of maybe a tool belt on the back on the seat or as Barnee recommends on the FEL. Kubota now needs to make a handy tool holder for a few basics. ....
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PaulPrince
Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35 California Pics |
2004-08-02 92522
I drilled holes in the BX23 Backhoe console plate and a plastic toolbox from a wrench kit. The backhoe gets to within about 3-1/2 inches of the plate at closest approach.
My toolbox is about 2 inches thick and is very handy for carying crescents, box wrenches, thumb parts, etc. Note the fire extinguisher mounted on the backhoe console also, so foot platform is totally free of junk. See my picture #1. ....
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kwschumm
Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5764 NW Oregon Pics |
2004-08-02 92524
Mounting a toolbox on the implement? Paul, that's a nice setup when the backhoe is on but Murphy's law says that tools will be most needed when the backhoe is not mounted. However, that brings up an interesting idea. It seems that I most require tools when chipping, to flip blades around or change feed roller belts or unclog the discharge chute. There's plenty of places on the chipper to mount a toolbox. That should work. Thanks for the idea! ....
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PaulPrince
Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 35 California Pics |
2004-08-02 92525
KWS, You're right about Merphy's law, but in 6 months I haven't unhooked the backhoe yet. ....
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