Loader Loader Stands on KL401 rattle, tool box, fire extinguisher

[bullopa]

When I test drove the DK40SE, the loader stands on the KL401 rattled as I drove the tractor. The rubber washers were installed on the outside but didn't make everything pull up really tight. It didn't stop me from buying it cause I figured I could just take them off and store them. But is there anyone who knows of a way to keep them from rattling? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Also, has anyone come up with a bigger toolbox to mount or a fire extinguisher? Saw this video on tractor bloopers and noted a lot of fires. Always had one mounted on my old tractor.

Tractor bloopers - YouTube

 

[blucoondawg]

I have the DK50SE and I was not impressed with the tool box, its a cheap piece of crap IMO. I would think they could spend a few bucks on a decent tool box.

 

[LaVoie Equipment]

Mount fire extinguisher to your roll bar. If you do have a fire on your tractor, you will never get it out a toolbox! Excellent idea. Everyone needs one.

 

[bullopa]

I agree it's a cheap piece of crap. Seems like they could have integrated a bigger tool box with the bracket for the SMV sign for next to nothing. Then you might be able to fit a hammer or mallet in it.

I have the DK50SE and I was not impressed with the tool box, its a cheap piece of crap IMO. I would think they could spend a few bucks on a decent tool box.

 

[bullopa]

Good idea. Would you drill holes or do you know of some type of bracket that could be attached?

Mount fire extinguisher to your roll bar. If you do have a fire on your tractor, you will never get it out a toolbox! Excellent idea. Everyone needs one.

 

[Coyote machine]

If you look back through my threads I solved that problem, and you don't have to drill anything. It was quite some time ago; and it allows for mounting a toolbox that can carry a LOT of stuff. I've also found a way to use a purchaseable chainsaw holder and again mount it without drilling any holes, and it works great. Both fixes are for NON-cab tractors.
I have not detailed or shown any pics for the chainsaw holder to date, but I might be persuaded to if anyone wants to know about it.

Oh yeah, cable tie the loader stand arms, and cut the ties if you need to use the arms.

 

[bullopa]

Thanks Coyote Machine - I'll take a look. No cab on my tractor.

 

[Coyote machine]

No problem.

 

[LaVoie Equipment]

Good idea. Would you drill holes or do you know of some type of bracket that could be attached?

I am not a fan of drilling or welding to any roll bar.

Attach fire extinguisher bracket with metal hose clamps. To hold from moving and to relieve noise install thin piece of rubber between roll bar and bracket.

 

[murphy1244]

I installed a cheap Homer box from HD on a plate then using the same holes as old tool box while pitching the slow moving bracket. On the stands I used old hose jamed between stand and loader arm.

 

[grsthegreat]

i removed my loader stands the first day. their simply stored in the lean too where i store the tractor.

I dont mind the toolbox that came with the tractor. its about 3x the size of my old JD870's tool box.

Im working on a chain saw storage idea for my cab tractor..but havnt lent too much brain power to the idea yet.....maybe in a little while after i recover from my sprinkler install and landscape project....

 

[MotorSeven]

I took the loader stands off the same day the tractor came home because they rattled. That was in 2008, and they are still sitting in the barn where I left them. I am sure I will use them one day, but so far the loader has never been off.

I have not tackled a bigger tool box yet, but when I do it will be detachable. I hate craning my neck to peer inside that box behind the seat and it always seems like that pin I am looking for is on the bottom of all the other "stuff". I have added a chainsaw holder(wooden) and chain holder(aluminium cooking pot) on each side attached to the frame that the turn signals are on behind the loader.

I attached the fire extinguisher to the right side roll bar using large SS hose clamps....works perfect.