Thinking outside the box

[4shorts]

As some already know. I use my tractor strictly for snow clearing. That being said I've only been out once so far this winter plowing snow and there's no snow on the ground here now at all.

Over the holidays I managed to get some time to myself in the shop so I fabricated a PTO guard for the rear PTO and while I was at that I decided to build a storage box up in the front where the weights would normally hang.

Well as I got going at it I decided to add a few other items to it such as cornering LED quad strobe lights, Stainless steel locking latch, Gas shock for the lid, Machined hinges with grease nipples and It was built out of 3/16th steel. I wanted the latch to the side of the unit for easy access. The bottom is complete as well and could act as a skid pan if need be. I also wanted to fabricate grill guards for the LED lights. It weighs in at almost 60 lbs.
There were a few challenges such as the grill guard and how I was going to integrate the box around that but I did it and I just got it installed so I figured Id show it to you.
I'll be doing a YouTube video of the complete build in a day or two on the thing.

VIDEO: YouTube - Thinking Outside The Box

 

[kennyd]

You just aint right Paul! Nice job:thumbsup:

 

[KubotainNH]

Wow, it looks like it's factory made. Nice job.

 

[mjncad]

FANTASTIC!

 

[Kubota Tee]

Paul,

Congratulations on another fantastic build! Wow, when you get some extra time on your hands, look out! I do hope you made an extra one - that will look really nice on the front of my Grand L!

Some questions for you:
1. How did you end up connecting it to the front brush guard? I couldn't really tell by the pictures.

2. I noticed that you included a 12v adapter plug - what do you envision using this for? Or was it just a matter of 'you could'?

3. When you start a project like this, do sketch it out in detail before you start or just sort of create as you go?

Looking forward to the video - please put a link on this thread once you get it done.

Take care,

 

[Kubota Tee]

Paul,

One other question - what about that rear PTO guard? Can you post some pics of that project as well?

Thanks,

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Love all your custom stuff! This is no exception. :thumbsup:

 

[kjung17]

Wow. Nice job. I peeked at your profile. Yes, you are a perfectionist. How did you attach the round stock to the mounting tabs on the corner light guards? I don't see a weld.

Kevin

 

[srs]

You just aint right Paul! Nice job:thumbsup:

Paul, I second what Kenny said. Beautiful!!!

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

Great job as always Paul. You should sell that design to Kabota. I always look forward to your projects. How did you make the lip on the lid?
Bill