Add a glovebox?

California · Jul 19, 2004

I've tried various things to carry a water bottle, gloves, and hand pruners within reach while operating the tractor. Many people would carry a cell phone or fence pliers as well.

Last weekend I hung a rigger's bag (canvas purse/toolbag) on the inside of the right fender just behind the seat and I think this has solved my problem.

How have others dealt with carrying small objects?

Minimum specifications should be to keep a quart Gatorade bottle within fingertip reach.

Inspector507 · Jul 19, 2004

I mounted a box on my rear finish mower to handle pins, bolts, wrenches....whatever. For the cold drink I use a Stukcup , now comes in 2 sizes.

WOW they are now cheaper than I paid /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
WAY cheaper

Soundguy · Jul 19, 2004

At work, we order cutting teeth for a big milling machine. They come drop shipped via ups in these plastic boxes.. about 10" long, and 6x8" or so.. with a handle.. kinda a generic looking 'tool box'

I mounted one to my fender.. worked great for small tools and pins.. etc.

Soundguy

California · Jul 20, 2004

This shows why I want the hand pruners within reach, and storage for the water bottle within the silhouette of the tractor.

The picture shows where I was covered in prickly blackberry vines that the loader dislodged from an old apple tree I was working to clear. Backing up wrapped the vines around my head so I stopped to cut my way clear, then took this picture. Farther down the row I snagged that plastic water bottle and ran over it before I noticed.

For now, hanging a canvas bag down the inside/back of the right fender works ok.

Has anyone fabricated a toolbox mount behind the seat? That's the only location that won't snag on low orchard limbs.

Soundguy · Jul 20, 2004

Some of the NH units had a tool box behind the seat. My ex-NH 1920 had one there..

Soundguy

jdmar · Jul 21, 2004

California,
From the look of that picture you need a front mounted brush-hog not just a beverage box!
Peter

callais · Jul 22, 2004

I have a small rectangular basket that I attached with self tapping screws onto the top of my fender just behind the "handle" and turn signal. It's really convienant.