Chainsaw and equipment storage on tractor

[jejeosborne]

I have seen many chainsaw carriers on tractors on this website and decided to make one for myself. I never run the chainsaw without the tractor nearby since that is my mode of transportation when at home. I needed a more secure way of transporting the saw and once forgot and left it in my bucket and almost ran over it. I just constructed it using plywood and protected it with stain and spar urethane. I also added a strip of thick mudflap to the top where the spikes would be chaffing the wood. The hard part was finding a location that would protect the saw from getting bumped or smashed in the woods. I have tested it on a bumpy trail through the woods and it doesn't move at all. I made the slot tight for that reason.

I also attached photos of places I found to store my scrench, wedge, and 5lb hammer. Next I will find a place to permanently store the fuel and oil.

 

[jejeosborne]

Pics of the other items

 

[ToadHill]

How do you keep the chainsaw so clean?

 

[jejeosborne]

I only cut clean wood





Actually this saw is new this year. I have only put about 4 tanks through it so far.

 

[MikeD74T]

jeje, Aren't you concerned that high mounting the hammer & toolbox on your ROPS will raise the center of gravity & cause an overturn situation ?Possibly if the hammer was on the other side ??

Sorry, just couldn't help myself today! Can't help but notice the level of finish on the saw holder, nice! MikeD74T

 

[milkman]

This works really well to hold my scrench and carb screw driver, just drilled another hole for the screwdriver. Tools fit tight and don't fall out even upside down and is always with the saw when needed. I like your saw holder, clever.

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

lots of good ideas....i need to do the same thing......every time i turn around, i need my saw, etc. and it seems like everything is spread out all over the place and 300 yards away.....

i just need to be able to mount my sthil weedeater with a blade somewhere but i think it's going to be a tough one..

 

[Flatheadyoungin]

what is that? just a pc of rubber or an actual manufactured part?

edit: i found it..... http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=17270

This works really well to hold my scrench and carb screw driver, just drilled another hole for the screwdriver. Tools fit tight and don't fall out even upside down and is always with the saw when needed. I like your saw holder, clever.

 

[radioman]

Very well thought out. I see you have a PVC pipe mounted for the chains. I did the same thing on mine. cleaver idea about the hammer. I dont think i need a hammer there but i think i could modify your idea to hold other things back there. A weed whacker bracket perhaps ? spade shovel bracket?

 

[Treemonkey1000]

Nice job on the saw holder.. That saw is too clean to get and get dirty cutting wood now....
I like the scrench holder as well. Usually my scrench is in my Bib long skinny pocket. Then I paint the scrench a bright color because they blend in with the dirt and ground fairly well when left laying around..
PS: Baileys is my Candy store.. They have some great stuff.

 

[dynasim]

Nice setup!

How do you like your saw. I am in the market for one, and that is a choice.

Chris

 

[Richard]

I needed a more secure way of transporting the saw and once forgot and left it in my bucket and almost ran over it.

Exactamundo.

I was once cutting some stuff in a field next to house.... put saw down then didn't like where I put it (turned off) so I walked it over next to a tree and continued using my (industrial) backhoe/loader....

I was backing up doing something when all the sudden, I rocked/rolled a bit.... seems I'd backed over my Stihl 044 chainsaw.

The bar was bent in an almost perfect 90 degree angle, the rope pull assembly was crushed... and as I recall, the grab bar was no longer grabbable

I was able to replace those items fairly inexpensively however, it was (yet another) boneheaded move by me.

Fortunately, one of my other boneheaded moves (carrying tools in the front loader while working..... (and working around a fire) didn't have my chainsaw in it.... I ended up dumping my shovel/rake into the fire as I went to tend to it and push some embers towards the center.....

dumb dumb dumb.....

 

[jejeosborne]

Nice setup!

How do you like your saw. I am in the market for one, and that is a choice.

Chris

I chose the echo cs440 which is now replaced by the cs400. I was torn between this echo and a stihl. According to what I have read, the stihl is probably more powerful in its class but I couldn't pass up the 5 year warranty. Plus, I have a echo weedeater and blower and like to use the echo two cycle oil so it stays fresh. I like this 440 over the newer 400 because the entire bottom of the saw including where the bar studs attach are aluminum and not plastic. I put on a professional 20LP chain and feel that it has plenty of power. My only complaint is that I run out of gas before the saw does. This thing will cut a lot of wood on a tank of gas.

 

[jejeosborne]

Ok I will rephrase that. I never run out of gas. Just ask my family and coworkers. Source of energy would be more correct.
Jeff

 

[bjcsc]

jeje, Aren't you concerned that high mounting the hammer & toolbox on your ROPS will raise the center of gravity & cause an overturn situation ?Possibly if the hammer was on the other side ??

Now that is funny

Excellent job on the chainsaw scabbard. Re the scrench holder: It's cool, but unless you can figure a way to mount the bar oil and fuel on it, it wouldn't save me any trips...

 

[flaming-ace]

christ thats a good idea, i normally just whack the chainsaw in the cab with me (there ent much room seen as though im normally in the leyland 270)

but most of the time i have a trailer on the back for the wood and other stuff so the saw normally goes in there

 

[dynasim]

jejeosborne,

Thanks for the advice on the saw. I still haven't made up my mind, but will soon. It is getting cold!

Chris

 

[JustGary]

jejeosborne,

Thanks for the advice on the saw. I still haven't made up my mind, but will soon. It is getting cold!

Chris

Chris -

After years of frustration using other saw brands, I finally bought a Stihl. It cranks every time, idles without fail, and runs a *very* long time on a tank of gas. Plus, I have never had to adjust the carburetor. I can't say any of those things about any of my other saws.

I got the MS-460 with a 25" bar, and it is heavy, so I too get tired long before the saw does. But, I don't have to bend over to limb a tree.

On a related note, I buy the cheap sets of welding gloves from the Chinese tool catalog and use them for yard work and especially saw work. The fuzzy liner helps keep the vibration and fatigue away, and the heavy cuffs make you more fearless among the twigs and branches.

Oh, and a decent set of saw chaps just might save a leg (or life) one day, but that's probably the subject of another post. I have to admit that I don't always wear mine for small jobs.

- Just Gary

 

[dfkrug]

On a related note, I buy the cheap sets of welding gloves from the Chinese tool catalog and use them for yard work and especially saw work. The fuzzy liner helps keep the vibration and fatigue away, and the heavy cuffs make you more fearless among the twigs and branches.

I will second that, GARY. I just got the HF leather welding apron and gloves.
I can't believe they were only $12.99. The apron is very thick leather, too.
I also now use a combo hardhat/faceshield/earmuffs after getting whacked
in the face last year with a small branch. Don't wait to get one of these!

 

[pitt_md]

Now that is funny

Excellent job on the chainsaw scabbard. Re the scrench holder: It's cool, but unless you can figure a way to mount the bar oil and fuel on it, it wouldn't save me any trips...

My thoughts exactly.