Looking for cover...

[fastpat]

Now that my 45S is home, I'd like to buy a cover that protects the seat and cockpit area, anyone know of one that would fit this tractor, or come close?

There was only one reference in the Archives, to fit a Kubota model B, which is much smaller I think.

 

[Dk45_Jeff]

Do you mean a sun shade? I bought one with my tractor from the dealer, I think it was ~$250.

 

[Batche33]

Shoulda got the 45s cab tractor,

it has a real nice cover.

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[sodamo]

Being that I used the money from selling the wife's Mercedes S500 (wasn't a 4X4) to buy the Kioti it was only fitting the reuse its cover too. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

David

 

[JerryG]

Like a car cover?

 

[coasterez]

Hey. That's what I did. Only I used a soft cover I had purchased years ago for an extended cab pickup. Works great! And the price is even better! Would prefer a real hard shelter though. In the plans for later this summer or next year.

 

[fastpat]

Well, I suppose I could use a car cover, but I was looking for one that covers the cockpit area only, not the whole tractor. Even if it's under a roof, a small cover will keep the seat and instrument area relatively dust free.

 

[IslandTractor]

A dust free tractor? Where? I've never seen one outside a showroom. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[fastpat]

Well, I wasn't going to come right out and say it, but I was thinking more along the lines of birds**t free.

 

[mauistardog]

I use a picnic blanket my wife pic up some where. it is water resistant, but not plastic, so rain beads off it and it has small weight built into the corners(feels like metal washers) to give it just enough to keep the corners down. I just put it over the seat and control panel area. it is big enough to even cover the seat of the backhoe. very easy on and easy off. i just stuff it behind the seat when not in use. the other day it was raining and i had it over my head while doing some backhoe work. I am glade no one was around to take my picture. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

check Walmart. its dark blue one side and light blue on the other. cheap but effective.

aloha
joe

 

[Highbeam]

Mine stays outside on the trailer ready to go and I felt bad enough to buy a car cover for it from Costco for 15$. Trouble is I didn't want to put it on if the tractor was covered in mud since the mud would just scratch the paint. I like a muddy tractor but I don't rub it in.

I just cleaned it up real well this last weekend and put on the cover. It has a stretchy bottom but no grommets to tie it down. I lowered the ROPS to help it fit the car like shape of the cover.

What the heck, 15$. If it was in a garage it would last a long time. Oh and realize that the cover will pick up grease and smear it around the hood.

 

[IslandTractor]

<font color="blue"> I was thinking more along the lines of birds**t free </font>

You have a point there. I keep mine in a barn so don't need to worry about that particular hazard. If bird excreta is the issue you may want to cover more than just the seat and instrument panel. That stuff can be pretty damaging to paint.

 

[fastpat]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Mine stays outside on the trailer ready to go and I felt bad enough to buy a car cover for it from Costco for 15$. Trouble is I didn't want to put it on if the tractor was covered in mud since the mud would just scratch the paint. I like a muddy tractor but I don't rub it in.

I just cleaned it up real well this last weekend and put on the cover. It has a stretchy bottom but no grommets to tie it down. I lowered the ROPS to help it fit the car like shape of the cover.

What the heck, 15$. If it was in a garage it would last a long time. Oh and realize that the cover will pick up grease and smear it around the hood. )</font>

That's a good suggestion, I'll check it out.

 

[MotorSeven]

Pat,

Cograts on you new Kioti! Now you are going about this ALL wrong. First, you need a post hole digger, Then 8 to 10 14' poles, then some steel for a roof........then..........

When your done you end up with a tractor garage and a nice post hole digger that ain't even broke-in, and space for a bunch of other new attachments!!! ;

RD

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blueclass=small">( Cograts on you new Kioti! Now you are going about this ALL wrong. First, you need a post hole digger, Then 8 to 10 14' poles, then some steel for a roof........then......... )</font>
Nah, just make your wife park her car outside and put the tractor in the garage! Kidding, of course.
I like the idea of having to get yourself a post hole digger. Let's see MotorSeven, how can you get him some other implements? Let's see. That building will need some foundation digging. Yep, backhoe. Oh, right, he already bought that, just waiting for it.
John

 

[Nasty135]

Hey Pat , How about a gas grille cover?? Might be just about the right size.. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif