Cup Holder Placement

Buck · May 6, 2002

Well, I know I've arrived. I've got a cup holder.

Does anyone have a favorite placement area?

Thanks,

Buck

Woody1 · May 7, 2002

i cant get mine to STAY anywhere. It either gets broken off, or its in the wrong place so its moved. Gave up bought a year ago. Stuff just gets in the fluid anyway.

RobS · May 7, 2002

We've got the same tractor, thus the same cup holder problems Buck. I've considered the Chalkley/Harv magnetic mount cup on the fender (nice flat spot right in front of the grab bars) but I'm not sure about vibration. I've also thought about a bicycle water bottle cage clamped to the ROPS. Haven't tried either yet but if you do, let me know how it works /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Soundguy · May 7, 2002

I have one of those cheapy auto style cup holders ( slightly modified ) attatched to my rops on my NH 1920. I use a bike style drinking bottle, that has a pop-up /down style top. Works fairly well.

Soundguy

Clemson · May 7, 2002

Where can I buy a cup holder? I have room to mount one on a fender, but I don't know where to go to purchase one.

Soundguy · May 7, 2002

Try an auto supply store,like discount auto, auto zone, etc. they usually have an isle of things like compas's, garbage cans, note pads, cup holders, etc..

TerryinMD · May 7, 2002

You can also try to find a cup holder on a gimbel.

A what.... you say.... This are devices that allow the holder to swing back and forth, just like the lights and compasses on ships and boats. In fact, that is where you will most likely find one. At a boat supply store. I found one at KMart last year. They work great... as long as you find a good spot and keep your clumsy body parts away from them.... hint... I broke mine off with my knee. /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif Not many good, safe spots on a JD4100 and a gravitationally-challanged body like mine. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Terry

hazmat · May 7, 2002

If you are looking for an online marine store for a gimbled cup holder try:

WestMarine

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://defender.com>Defender</A>

They are the "Big Three" in the consumer marine business

Hazmat

bsauter · May 7, 2002

I was in our local JD dealership last winter and saw their cupholder they sell so I bought one and put it on my Kubota. It was only 7 bucks and works well with cans and smaller diameter insulated cups. I have mine between the fender and seat behind the HST gear range selector and it works well.

ronjhall · May 7, 2002

Buck
Here is a link to a cup holder I put on my tractor. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showthreaded.pl?Cat=&Board=custom&Number=51053&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1#Post51053> Click Here. </A> I have not broken it yet and it’s in a location that is easy to get my drink when mowing the lawn. /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif/w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

LGinIA · May 7, 2002

Here is a picture of a heavy duty (cup-can-aladdin thermos) holder installed on my Kubota B2410.

Buck · May 7, 2002

Clemson,

I got mine at the JD dealer. They must be popular, they were right next to the counter. I paid 7.59 for mine.

Buck

Buck · May 7, 2002

bsauter,

Now that you mention it, I have noticed that putting a
can near my gearshift near the seat is stable. That sounds like a good place. Thanks for the suggestion!

Buck

tanner · May 8, 2002

I bought a gimble cup holder from www.bcsystems.ws. A little pricey (about $25), but very cool looking! They design cup holders for high performance racing applications. It is mounted on the fender of my Yanmar 1500 and works great!

Buck · Jun 5, 2002

Haven't tried either yet but if you do, let me know how it works

Rob,

See photo. This works just fine. The only issue I've had is on rough gravel.

Buck

Woody1 · Jun 6, 2002

looks good, BUT where ya gonna put it when ya gets a cab for that beast? Looks like my tractor, but cant put holder there due to cab.

Buck · Jun 6, 2002

Woody,

I didn't think of that. I'll ignore it till I need a cab.

Buck

cisco · Jun 6, 2002

Got mine attached about like LGinIA. It's a $1.55 purchase at AutoZone. All you need thereafter are 2 sets of small stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. I had to temporarily remove 1 Kubota screw in order to pry back the plastic cowling enough to get a hand in for nut placement. Works fine, and is not as susceptible to tractor movement as a fender mount. Holds a water bottle early in the task, and a beer on the last run before quitting.