3D printed parts?

[FreezinGator]

My 18 yr old son just got a new 3D printer and is itching to show me how much he needed it... Have any of you printed parts for mods to use on your tractors? I think I am going to have him make some mounts for my LEDs on the ROPS to replace the zip ties but seeing if you guys have done anything else like that? Thanks-

 

[jkwilson]

A replacement cap for the wiper fluid reservoir on my 8560 would be a good thing if he wants to sell things. $180 to buy the whole tank is the only way to get them, and the plastic formulation was screwed up on the originals so they disintegrate in a very short time.

 

[mdhughes]

There are a couple ROPS mounts out there that can be modified for mounting lights. I have down loaded the files, but haven't printed anything yet. I would print them with PETG, will hold up better in the sun.

 

[Thunder chicken]

i'll second jkwilson about the washer fluid bottle cap.
I had a fellow locally print me one, took a few tries to get it just right. He used some sort of flexible 'ninja' plastic.
charged me $50. i was happy to pay that than the $200+ for the whole tank.
switch mounts, cup holders, light brackets, plastic bushings...... the list is almost endless!!

 

[dlsmith]

I printed an enclosure for the TinyTach I put on my BX2230. I epoxied it to a piece of aluminum and mounted it to the screw at the front of the dash. Works great.

 

[FreezinGator]

Thats cool. I want to put a tach on my BX1500. I like the set up. I will def look into that.

 

[NF6X]

When I added LED lights under the canopy of my L3301HST, I made a 3D printed housing for the light switches. One switch is for the front lights, and the other is for the rear lights.

 

[joea]

The thing about 3d printing is, you need to design the part yourself, or find a design file already made. Sometimes you can find one that is close to what you want and modify it yourself. But you need a computer program to be able to do that. If you are not familiar with CAD programs, it can be very frustrating to learn.

 

[FreezinGator]

There are a couple ROPS mounts out there that can be modified for mounting lights. I have down loaded the files, but haven't printed anything yet. I would print them with PETG, will hold up better in the sun.

Thanks - I just ordered a roll of orange PETG and we already have some black. I found a ROPS mount that we are going to modify for the LED mounts. We are having fun playing with the printer.

 

[FreezinGator]

When I added LED lights under the canopy of my L3301HST, I made a 3D printed housing for the light switches. One switch is for the front lights, and the other is for the rear lights.

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Nice. I have two lights on my ROPS with one going forward and one back also. Its really amazing how much light the LEDS throw out.

 

[NF6X]

At least as of the time I got my tractor in 2017, the factory work light kit was dumb incandescent stuff. I'm glad I rolled my own LED lighting instead.

 

[FreezinGator]

We got the orange PETG in and have been playing with it.

 

[SidecarFlip]

When you can 3D print mild stainless, let me know. Until then. not at all interested.

 

[NF6X]

When you can 3D print mild stainless, let me know. Until then. not at all interested.

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[relinquish]

When I added LED lights under the canopy of my L3301HST, I made a 3D printed housing for the light switches. One switch is for the front lights, and the other is for the rear lights.

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What setup are you using for the trash bin lifters? I just got my first tractor, and being able to haul the trash to the curb would be awesome.

Your setup is almost exactly what I was envisioning for mine in terms of lighting too. I just want to get a canopy first - is yours DIY?

 

[NF6X]

My canopy is factory, but the dealer said they accidentally installed an M series canopy instead of an L series one... and liked it so much that he was going to quit ordering the L series ones!

I have a Heavy Hitch receiver on the 3-point links, with two of their Hitch'N Can hooks and Dual Adapter. I also have a skid steer receiver plate (from Northern Tool, I think?) that I can use to carry the cans on the front when I don't want to change my rear attachment. I'm getting a quick hitch that should make changing rear attachments much less of a chore. It's on order, but my dealer says that Land Pride is slow about fulfilling orders right now so it may still be over a month away from arriving.