B2301 add-ons

[asgard]

Well, I am new to the Kubota lifestyle having just bought myself a B2301 mostly for snow blowing and grass cutting but who knows.
Having looked at many of the excellent items others have fabricated I thought I would share some of my small creations. Now these are just what I had in the shop and some metal scrap.

I was taken by the drawbar that was mounted to the tractor but thought it too close to the rear wheels and not all that useful for my implements I started there.
Using a small length of square section I bored some holes and extended the location, this then allowed me to make some add-ons that used what was standard receiver tube.
A tow hook
A drop link for my previously used lawn tractor trailers
A winch- 2500Lb

They all slip into the extender and allow me to connect them quickly. They are not heavy duty but have added some additional functionality to what was to me just a bar.
Also my storage rack
I am enjoying the forum and would be interested in constructive comments.
Pictures attached

 

[RCW]

Very nice!

I just responded to your ballast thread w/ snowblower.

Enjoy your new tractor!

 

[rkidd]

Looks great. It is a good day to fab up things for your tractor!!

 

[CountryBumkin]

Looks like you have fabrication talent.

But I'm not too sure about the nylon rope on the winch. I would think that would be pretty easy to snap (like trying to unstuck your tractor). Maybe some 1/4" stranded-wire cable would be better.

Enjoy!

 

[asgard]

You are more than likely correct with the winch rope.

I did have a steel wire spool but got it got snagged and became dangerous. I went for 1500lb yacht mast line, it is only a harbor freight winch so I was not inclined to overspend on the line.
I have no intention of using it to winch the tractor, more for pulling small trees out of the woods. I might buy some line from one of the Amazon sellers they have higher ratings.
I have it on the receiver mounting so it can be easily mounted to the tractor of the truck.
I have just finished a front receiver bracket so all the attachments can be relocated.

 

[MikeyA]

A number of the winch manufacturers are using synthetic (kevlar) rope on their winches. They claim they are actually stronger than the wire cable that has been the norm and would be a significant savings in weight, too. My old Warn M12000 carried 125ft of 7/16 wire rope, and I think they listed the weight at well over 100lbs just for that!