Mounted a tool box

[Bob77064]

This is where the right step was.

 

[Thomas]

Plastic or metal tool box?
Will the location hamper any repairs/limbs & branches etc. from hitting box ight cause damage.

 

[Bob77064]

Plastic or metal tool box?
Will the location hamper any repairs/limbs & branches etc. from hitting box ight cause damage.

The box is metal. It looks like it will be clear of things. If it is in the way then I can remove it and put the step back on.

Heavy Duty Metal Tool Box - 14 in. X 6 in. X 6 in.-D2 at The Home Depot

 

[creekbend]

I like the idea. What method are you implementing in the mounting? You stated earlier that if things didn't work out, you could always remove it and replace the former step.

 

[Bob77064]

I like the idea. What method are you implementing in the mounting? You stated earlier that if things didn't work out, you could always remove it and replace the former step.

The step is mounted by three bolts. The nuts are already welded to the tractor. With the step removed I used longer bolts to mount the tool box after drilling holes in it.

 

[Bob77064]

I like the idea. What method are you implementing in the mounting? You stated earlier that if things didn't work out, you could always remove it and replace the former step.

Here are pictures of the left step and the bolts holding the tool box on the right side.

 

[moored4]

:thumbsup:I think that it will work nice for you! But I think you should Paint it!

 

[Bob77064]

:thumbsup:I think that it will work nice for you! But I think you should Paint it!

That may be the next step, I need to get some of the tractor paint.

 

[creekbend]

Here are pictures of the left step and the bolts holding the tool box on the right side.

Thanks for the info. Innovative idea.:thumbsup:

 

[jpm1]

Bob77064 , Great move! I mounted a tool box on my Mahindra in the same place. Works great and its been there for over 1000 hours of use now! My tool box came off an old NH hay baler that i bought for parts, Used almost everything from the old pile of scrap. The box from the bailer fit perfectly in the given space, the cover overlaps the sides of the box and its mounted so the cover opens away from the tractor. The brush actually close it instead of opening it. If you zoom on the picture you can see it better. I'll try to get another pic tomorrow. Bob, just noticed you have only one hammer in there, and its small, how come? No vice grips wheres the wire? . . .Ha HA! ! ! . . . John