Can we make an accessory list?

[polemidis]

I am an owner of a XR3140 for the last 3 months, and I am new to tractors.
Slowly I am finding that there are a lot of things that could improve the tractor experience, I would like to hear from you. Any ideas, tips are welcomed! I am not trying to list all the implements that exist out there! But some stuff that can be really necessary

a)I believe that a toolbox is a must. Pins, a few tools, some water bottles etc. But where should I put it? Maybe above the tank?
b) Protection under the tractor. Has anyone done that? Eveything is so exposed, and I have bent one metal hose, and got some sticks stuck already. I am careful, but it seems that the damage will be inevitable
c) Hook(s) at the bucket.
d) Teeth at the bucket
e) Maybe a simple roof???
f) 12V power supply (cigarette connection, USB)
g) Somewhere to mount the phone, preferably able to charge,
h) and then some radio, speakers etc (under the roof) hahaha, its going to be fun!
i) I just added a 3rd function, getting ready for the grapple I designed.


On the implements what else is useful to you homesteaders? Other than a grapple and a snow plow blade? Maybe a bushhog?? I know it really depends on whatever are the individual needs, but since I am new to farm/tractor experience, I am afraid there are a lot of tools that I do not even know they exist!

 

[Thomas]

Last 17+ years just about everything been hash over time a to... try Search... some have purchase while some have hand made items.

 

[teg]

I like the idea of this thread, all the ideas from 17 years compacted into one thread :thumbsup: beside the search feature suxs....

For me, adding extra hydraulics helps in the learning curve of using a box blade or rear blade and everyone that adds it, wishes they did it sooner. Hydraulic Toplink and Sidelink. Also, hydraulics for a grapple if you have trees. Toothbar for the bucket was a big improvement...

 

[oosik]

teg - that's the God's honest truth - search feature sucks. Finding articles about any particular subject is akin to looking for a black golf ball on an unlit soccer pitch. I think having one thread where I can find information or begin a search is an excellent idea.

 

[CoachEarl]

I'm in for this one as a newb. I search and search and search and can't always find what I'm looking for.

 

[jeff9366]

Here is a basic survey of implements: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/~/media/...aa214276e14dacb/pub2917tractorimplements1.pdf



Each of your topics have been covered hundreds of times on this site.

You need to learn how to Google search the T-B-N archive from Google search bar:

(topic) site:tractorbynet.com

(tractor tool box) site:tractorbynet.com

tractor tool box site:tractorbynet.com - Google Search


I feel concentration on the job at hand is important to decrease likelihood of tractor damage and personal injury.

I would not have a phone nor music on any tractor I owned. Tractors can kill you in one minute; ten seconds for newbies.

 

[jeff9366]

I search and search and search and can't always find what I'm looking for.

"Always" is too much to hope for. Google search is far superior to search resources built into this site.

If the archive does not provide your answer, create a thread and you will receive a reply.

 

[polemidis]

well, i can use the search, if i know what to search for.... thanks for your inputs though thats why I created this thread. i need ideas that i will next search in google for!

 

[jeff9366]

(tool box for LS tractor) site:tractorbynet.com

 

[Doofy]

I've been using the Google search bar on the forum page quite a bit when researching something specific. The more you use it, the easier it is to find what you are looking for.