Tractor mods or accessories

Yellow arrow is where the valves and solenoid are tucked in behind the FEL. It's not OEM (not available), but is is and excellent aftermarket unit I picked up from Messick's. Everything came in the kit and was very well designed to fit my specific tractor and FEL. Would highly recommend.

 

Meh. I don't use my grapple as much as I use my bucket or pallet forks. But there are definitely some jobs that is it 100% the right tool for and then I am thankful.

 

Thought you were going to say "I added a louder horn to my tractor!"

 

Thanks mike bayerl looks factory.. I need to add SSQA first saving dollars waiting for my welder rotator cuff to heal.. which is ok since it’s still back ordered

 

This is my counterweight. I set the box in a kiddie pool of water and poured 900ish pounds of lead in the bottom. A steel plate covers the lead leaving the rest of the box for storage. Spacers and a frame mount the compressor. Handy to have for blowing out saws and stuff off yourself. Plus it helps cool you off, especially with a splash of water.

 

I always meant to put a horn on the tractor.
Younger days had a real train horn on a jeep. Could tell some stories......

 

Had one on my jacked up 1980 F150 stepside too...boy would that get some attention downtown between the tall buildings!
I was always amazed how long a small tank of air would last...I just had an air brake tank off an L series Ford truck mounted up on the spare tire rack

 

Used to have to stop and look at the rr crossings. Just when the person in front of you was on the tracks........

 

Awesome idea on the air compressor. I may just add an air tank to my carry all design when I build it.

Did you smelt the lead in ballast box?

 

Good plan, SSQA is WAYYYY more useful than 3rd function.

 

Opinions vary

 

No use for a 3rd function if you have a pin-on bucket on your FEL.

 

I see your insisting that your opinion be correct..so I'm gonna leave it at that. Enjoy !

 

Main reason I went with the tractor did over their smaller less expensive model. Now I just need to get more proficient at removing my pallet forks, as I struggle verses removing the bucket.

 

You boyz will argue about anything...lol

 

I give up pretty quick anymore ! My world is different than the next guys and so on....

 

I remember the old days where everything was pin on.
You will get great at it in no time !
Having the pin on always made me think more ..cuz I didn't want to change over all the time lol

 

I bet! SSQA is so easy I can't imagine dealing with a pin on.

 

I melted it a cast iron pan on a turkey burner. The box was leveled and the water kept the paint from burning. Took all day, a long day. Not a continuous pour but basically a series of stuck together "sheets "

 

I agree 100%