New toolbox

[MESSMAKER]

Tired of the tiny one. I need a replacement. Where did you guys find a weatherproof toolbox?

 

[lilranch2001]

Tired of the tiny one. I need a replacement. Where did you guys find a weatherproof toolbox?

I didnt get a "weather proof" one. I just drilled 4 holes in the bottom so an rain that got in would drain right out.

I also put 4 spacers under mine to raise it off of the sheet metal so it wouldnt rust, and put rubber bonded washes under them. Got all those off of Mcmaster carr.
I used all 4 holes that are there rather than just the two that the wimpy bobcat tool box used

 

[tulenutn2o]

I use a regular toolbox in an all weather shed.. Seriously, I just upsized the tool box on my Kioti. Used a vintage craftsman tool box from the 50's.

 

[turbo660]

I picked mine up from Mills Fleet Farm . It's a regular tractor toolbox .All seems are sealed and is suposed to be weather proof.

 

[MESSMAKER]

I picked mine up from Mills Fleet Farm . It's a regular tractor toolbox .All seems are sealed and is suposed to be weather proof.

I like the size. I think that's about what i need.

 

[Gil Case]

I do not want to hijack your thread, but has anyone found a place to put a tool box on a CK20hst? With fuel tank behind the seat and a BH on I am perplexed as to where to put a tool box. I had an ammo box mounted behind he seat on my Chinese tractor, but cannot find a place on this one.

 

[Grand_Pooba]

I had to dig a hole in the rain last week and nothing in my tool box got wet so I guess it's weather proof. It's normally in the shed when it's raining but if I had to leave it out more I'd just silicon the seams on the tool box to seal it up alittle better.

 

[tinman955]

I want to put a toolbox on also, you guys gave some good ideas, thanks for sharing everyone.

 

[gumshu]

I picked mine up from Mills Fleet Farm . It's a regular tractor toolbox .All seems are sealed and is suposed to be weather proof.

Turbo660, did you use the Universal mounting brackets that came with it?

 

[turbo660]

Turbo660, did you use the Universal mounting brackets that came with it?

nope, just drilled holes to line up with the existing holes in the tractor.

I did make some 1/2" thick spacers to put under it. Given the size of the tool box there are a couple of bolt heads that prevent it from sitting flat on the bottom. Took an old tire and used a 1 1/2" hole saw and drilled through the sidewall.

And for anyone that finds it difficult to access tool boxes behind the seat, just remember the seat flips forward.

 

[gumshu]

nope, just drilled holes to line up with the existing holes in the tractor.

I did make some 1/2" thick spacers to put under it. Given the size of the tool box there are a couple of bolt heads that prevent it from sitting flat on the bottom. Took an old tire and used a 1 1/2" hole saw and drilled through the sidewall.

And for anyone that finds it difficult to access tool boxes behind the seat, just remember the seat flips forward.

Thanks Turbo660. I was also thinking of pulling the hazard refelctive sign off for easier access.

 

[lilranch2001]

if you have the "slip on" bracket for the SMV sign you can do either - or, or both.
I have found when I am in the tool box a lot, I slip my SMV sign off, it seems to be more convienent

 

[beltfed]

My toolbox hits right against the SMV mount so I think I'm going to use double sided tape and mount to the back of my seat. It should fit just fine and clear the toolbox and still be very visible.

 

[gumshu]

if you have the "slip on" bracket for the SMV sign you can do either - or, or both.
I have found when I am in the tool box a lot, I slip my SMV sign off, it seems to be more convienent

Thanks. I'll have to check on that. I never bothered to look.

 

[lilranch2001]

finally got the pics of my tool box uploaded, I drilled and attched the SMV bracket to the face of the tool box, it stiffened up the "tinny" toolbox and it also gives me a quick and easy meathod for removing the SMV sign if I want to

 

[tinman955]

Nice boxes guys!!:thumbsup:

 

[NOTV8]

My CT235 is getting deliver tomorrow... will this mean I need an upgraded tool box too? :confused3: What do you guys put on it? I have a lot of tools in my garage and it won't fit on any of the tool boxes shown