What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

[Bearsixty7]

Nice job on brackets! I do hope you don't have the flying bugs like we do because with the lights under the canopy I had on my mitsubishi I had to change it just spent too much time with face full of them! I also would suggest if planning to use backhoe at night mount lights on the backhoe use trailer plug between tractor and backhoe to disconnect! I find with lights behind me on backhoe that I can't see down in the hole because of shadows!

Bugs here are usually so bad anyways in the summer I just cover my self in Off or similar. but good ideas I may consider.

I'm hoping with the rear light bar it will get enough light in the hole, for most uses it will be shallow, just down 12-18" for irrigation water line repairs or emergency house water lines.

The other thought for the rear light bar was to use with any other rear implement in the future if evening arrives too soon, brush hog, etc.

 

[BBHomestead]

Yes I have rear lights because I never finish before its getting dark but on backhoe on mine it just makes the bugs on my back and my shadow blocks light from seeing what I'm doing! You are lucky most of the bug repellents I have allergies too! I did find a company that makes clothing that lasts like 50 washes in washing machine! I use the t-shirt and the socks since buying some of them have not had bites from chiggers around legs and t-shirt keeping mosquitos away most the time!

 

[BBHomestead]

The clothing i use is called (insect shield) it works pretty good!

 

[JCoastie]

My tractor came with a tiny tool box. I wanted something I could carry basic tools in, and be able to fit a hammer.
Original:

Ordered (2) toolboxes from Blaine's SpeeCo Black Tractor Mounted Tool Box - S16132B | Blain's Farm & Fleet
They arrived just fine, BUT, stupid California cancer warning stickers were on top of each box. Taking the stickers off left some residue and using goof-off to remove it, damaged the paint, so I had to re-spray paint them. Pissed me off!

I called my LS dealer and had them order a 2nd toolbox bracket, that I used on the opposite side to mount the additional toolbox. The bracket was $40. I went to a local welder and they said they couldn't make one for less than $150 (crazy.) Took about a week and a half to arrive from LS. I used the existing U bolts from the cup holder (the mounting holes are not the same, so you can't use the brackets together without drilling new holes. I just went with magnetic cup holders and 2 of them instead of just the 1. I thought about using a second factory cup holder, but LS wanted $40 for just the cup holder, not including the bracket. This was $10, nothing fancy, but functional: Amazon.com: Master Magnetics 7583 Magnetic Cup Caddy Holder - Black - Keep Your Favorite Beverage at Hand: Automotive

Lots of storage now, and happy with them. I figured they'd rattle, and that would bug me being up there by my ears, but there have been no rattle issues.
One side holds plenty of tools, pins, shackles, etc, and the other can hold chain if I want it to. The pic shows 20 feet of 5/16 chain. Could easily hold 30 and probably even 40 if I had that much.


Lastly, I wanted a case for my cell phone, I use this setup on both my tractor and my zero turn, works very well for both. I just pop riveted on 2 magnets to the back.
Amazon.com: MOOCY Waterproof Case with Customizable Foam Insert, 8.6 x 4.9 x 1.9 Inches - Hard Case Protect Tools,and Glass Testing Equipment
1.26 inch x .2 inch Neodymium Disc Countersunk Hole Magnets. Strong Permanent Rare Earth Magnets with Screws - Pack of 8: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

 

[neilkingent]

gave little doggy a ride

 

[amarsh64]

gave little doggy a rideView attachment 682187

Just wondering what kind of canopy you have there ?
Looks good . :thumbsup:

 

[Diggin It]

Bucket made a decent enough cement mixer for 8 80 pound bags in 3 batches, 3, 3 and 2. Positioned it over the pad before mixing, then just dumped.. Hosed it out so I didn't have to chip it out.

 

[neilkingent]

Just wondering what kind of canopy you have there ?
Looks good .

you'll have to ask RCO tractor. This is what's on the invoice.

 

[Cycledude]

Thanks for posting the links, I just might be buying a toolbox !

My tractor came with a tiny tool box. I wanted something I could carry basic tools in, and be able to fit a hammer.
Original:View attachment 681747 View attachment 681748

Ordered (2) toolboxes from Blaine's SpeeCo Black Tractor Mounted Tool Box - S16132B | Blain's Farm & Fleet
They arrived just fine, BUT, stupid California cancer warning stickers were on top of each box. Taking the stickers off left some residue and using goof-off to remove it, damaged the paint, so I had to re-spray paint them. Pissed me off!

I called my LS dealer and had them order a 2nd toolbox bracket, that I used on the opposite side to mount the additional toolbox. The bracket was $40. I went to a local welder and they said they couldn't make one for less than $150 (crazy.) Took about a week and a half to arrive from LS. I used the existing U bolts from the cup holder (the mounting holes are not the same, so you can't use the brackets together without drilling new holes. I just went with magnetic cup holders and 2 of them instead of just the 1. I thought about using a second factory cup holder, but LS wanted $40 for just the cup holder, not including the bracket. This was $10, nothing fancy, but functional: Amazon.com: Master Magnetics 7583 Magnetic Cup Caddy Holder - Black - Keep Your Favorite Beverage at Hand: Automotive

Lots of storage now, and happy with them. I figured they'd rattle, and that would bug me being up there by my ears, but there have been no rattle issues.
One side holds plenty of tools, pins, shackles, etc, and the other can hold chain if I want it to. The pic shows 20 feet of 5/16 chain. Could easily hold 30 and probably even 40 if I had that much.
View attachment 681751 View attachment 681752 View attachment 681753 View attachment 681754

Lastly, I wanted a case for my cell phone, I use this setup on both my tractor and my zero turn, works very well for both. I just pop riveted on 2 magnets to the back.
Amazon.com: MOOCY Waterproof Case with Customizable Foam Insert, 8.6 x 4.9 x 1.9 Inches - Hard Case Protect Tools,and Glass Testing Equipment
1.26 inch x .2 inch Neodymium Disc Countersunk Hole Magnets. Strong Permanent Rare Earth Magnets with Screws - Pack of 8: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
View attachment 681756

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Went over to a neighbor and augered 20 post holes for him. He was amazed at how fast and easy the tractor / PHD went down 3'. He said "I have to get a tractor!", then thanked me multiple times.... I told him that is what being a neighbor is all about!

Just a couple quick pics....