Tractor Bottle Holders: Water, Gator Aide, Cold Tea, Juice

[jeff9366]

At the time I ordered one rear hydraulic point for my Kubota B3300SU I neglected to ask where the control and hose fittings would be. On delivery I discovered they mount to a hefty steel bracket, which is near my right shoulder when seated on the tractor.

There is a goodly amount of unused space on the bracket so I decided to mount two bicycle water bottle cages to hold two, 24 ounce, Polar insulated plastic "bottles".

I first bought two very, very cheap bottle cages from Hong Kong. Arrived fine. They were three pieces pressed together. Tractor vibration soon had these in pieces and shortly thereafter I tossed the bits in the recycle can. Right idea; bad material.

Now I have two Nashbar "Sport" bottle cages mounted. Each cage is ONE piece and appears likely to last a long time. Right idea, good material.

The lower allen screws came with the Nashbar cages.

The upper fittings are 1/4" X 20 "furniture leveling bolts" from my local Ace hardware. These have a 1" head so no washer is necessary in order to pinch the cage. Back of the head is a square "carriage bolt" nib. Length was perfect.

Simple and functional.

Nashbar Sport Water Bottle Cage - Bottle Cages

Polar Insulated 24oz Water Bottle - Solid Color - Normal Shipping Ground

I am sorry the pictures are a little washed out. Our Florida sun it still SO BRIGHT in December.

 

[JoeL4330]

My alt solution: Amazon.com: NEW Heav Denier Nylon Water Bottle Carrier for Saddle: Sports & Outdoors

 

[BWSSR]

My bota came with one in the right fender