Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders

   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders
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Just how tightly do they fit? And what keeps them from vibrating out/ falling out. Especially if working on a slope?

You can make the fit as tight as you want by sanding a taper in the outer cap. I sanded mine to fit about a half inch into the loader tube. I tap it in with the heel of my hand to close and twist while pulling the handle to open. Its never come loose in +/- 20 hours of tractor use, some on a fairly steep slope. If you were to put a heavy object in the back of the tray, it is possible for it to slide outward and "hammer" the cap open when working on a slope. I keep this in mind when loading the tray. A crude but effective safety measure would be to use a small bungee as shown. I usually carry a couple in one of the trays anyway.

As mentioned earlier, there are many ideas out there for utilizing this wasted space. I posted this one for it's simplicity and low cost. The point made by Ivan49 about snagging is well taken. I would probably remove the trays when doing thick woods work or heavy excavating to avoid a possible problem.
 

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   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #12  
Nicely done. :thumbsup:
 
   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #13  
On mine I use this space as a storage for my chains. All my tools are in the tool box on the back. I used a tool box from NH that is all molded plastic and is about twice the size as the Kubota one. I think any idea for extra storage space is great. I am sure there are many ideas out there different from yours and mine.
 
   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #14  
Might try that for my L4060hstc. It has no tool box at all. Just a couple tiny cubbies in the cab that barely hold a flashlight. Been trying to figure out where to get some on board tool storage.
 
   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders
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#16  
Also, I see the OP still has the tiny OEM box. I replaced mine with one of these except mine is black:Tactix Steel Hip Roof Box, 16 in. L, Red - For Life Out Here

Yes, the small plastic OEM tool box is all but useless. I'm looking at the larger Kubota 5A3OR model:

5A3OR Orange Tool Box Fits All Allis Chalmers AC and All Kubota | eBay

It bolts directly to the step mount but it's twice the price. I'll take a look at yours before I order though. Thanks for the link.
 
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   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #18  
Yes, the small plastic OEM tool box is all but useless. I'm looking at the larger Kubota 5A3OR model:

5A3OR Orange Tool Box Fits All Allis Chalmers AC and All Kubota | eBay

It bolts directly to the step mount but it's twice the price. I'll take a look at yours before I order though. Thanks for the link.

I just mounted a steel toolbox I found at an antique store where the tiny one used to be. Much handier. I can fit an SAE socket, a set of wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, extra pins, etc in it. Then i attached the stock one to the left fender. I mounted it with heavy duty Velcro. It's a very handy place to store sunglasses, my cell phone, a pocketknife, etc while I'm on the tractor.
 
   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #19  
That shipped price is a bit nuts! I think you can do better if you keep shopping around.

That is how some sellers on eBay get away with not paying eBay as much. You only give eBay a percentage of the price of the item, not the total with shipping.
 
   / Tool Tray for L and MX Series Tractors With LA Loaders #20  
Unfortunately Ebay now charges their fee including the shipping charge. They got wise to the .01 headphones with the $49.99 shipping charge scam...... :eek:
 

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