Appreciate you sharing! These are surely heavy build and VERY USA produced. Pretty cool story. I am going to have more on these coming up in the future I do believe. thank you again!
Heck yes. I cannot wait to get it dialed in a bit better for sure. part of the process is playing with it and seeing what you like and what works for your needs.
Very nice and versatile mounts! I agree, that's a great location for the lights for visibility, but not the best for actual work and I'd relocate to the fenders aswell. Then either move the saw mount to outside of ROPS or to loader. And I'd pick the 310 for a tractor saw as it won't be the end of the world if it gets a little faded/weather worn or worse.
I really would like the saw to be on the Loader. Would be much nicer to access it there. How know exactly what I will do but I sure. Like not putting the saw in the bucket!
The lights are mounted up high for better visibility while roading the tractor especially with a backhoe, but definitely a good chance of getting broke off up there. I’ve broken them off up there and on the fender 😂
I think you are correct and after I made this video, I have found myself parked on the side of the road with the flashers on. I think I am going to figure something out a bit different. We will see!
PMFJI - Those lights mounted on the outside of the ROPS arms look like they were an aftermarket idea. Especially with the wiring external to the ROPS. Someone else in the comments mention mounting them under the top section of the ROPS - I'll definitely second that idea, as well as putting the wiring inside the ROPS unless the hinge blocks that ability or something. The saw position - on the FEL frame for my choice, and the small utility saw would be my pick for EDC but definitely mount it so you can put the workhorse in position when you've got a task that needs it. I've got cans-o-chains behind me on the ROPS.
Thanks for all of the input! Internal wiring would be an excellent thing and I will need to see if I can make it happen without pinching wires for sure. I agree with you on the location of the saw and the saw that needs to be in the EDC position. Thank you much and appreciate you watching!
👍👍 might be a pain, maybe mount those lights under the rops at the top. Looks like they’d be out of your way and still allow function of the ROPS when you fold it down. I wouldn’t want to lose space.
I myself have been looking for a saw mount for my bobcat. I will probably make one out of old cutting board since I have em. But as for those warning lights. Mine busted off in the first week working if at Twin Falls Maui maintaining everything there. I finally came up with a solution of mounting a set of 4 "rock lights" for under a 4x4. I just put a bolt in the light mount hole and then used a pair of bolts to sandwich 2 of the rock lights on each side. They are small and oval shaped and fit perfectly inside the L brackets that the factory lights mount. Wiring is right there and perfect. Now they are impossible to break off. I found em on Amazon for about $20. Soon I will post a video of all my tractor mods aswell as a 200hr review of my CT2025.
The bucket holder on the back would be very useful and I would put the 310 on there, something that won’t break your heart if it falls off and gets ran over lol
I have seen even a buck mounted to a big zero turn. Wouldn’t that be helpful? I hare running over trash and bags. I am leaning towards the 310 as well!
I think CF is the one that mentioned maybe taking them to the ROPS on the bottom edge of the TOP. I find I have this in the Road quite a bit man. More visibility could be a very good thing!
that would be a bummer to bust em off. I wish the brackets were bolted rather than welded. I would like to remove them and not grind them off, that is for sure!
Hi Joe. I built my own saw haul out of Teflon boards that I had lying around and mounted it onto the ROPS. Didn’t cost me much. Just some time and electricity for the table saw and very original and one of a kind on Mother Earth. Enjoy. Nazdravja.
I have no problem spending more on USA made stuff , no sweatshops on in house made product!!
Appreciate you sharing! These are surely heavy build and VERY USA produced. Pretty cool story. I am going to have more on these coming up in the future I do believe. thank you again!
That mounting system looks great. Very handy to have something like that on the tractor
Heck yes. I cannot wait to get it dialed in a bit better for sure. part of the process is playing with it and seeing what you like and what works for your needs.
That’s cool to know these are made in Kansas, looks like a quality unit!
heck yes! He even sources hardware from the local suppliers as well.
@ that’s awesome
I think you need 4 of those mounts.
Chainsaw on the loader, bucked and gear haul on the rops. Then don't forget a call haul
Forget wheel ballast then buddy! Hahahaha…. That could be very nice for sure!
that sawhaul looks like a good mounting system
Pretty darn versatile for sure!
Morning Joe. Those tool carriers are a great addition to the tractor. Nice job installing also.
Thank you Kenny! I hope you are doing great today!
I also found a $10 plastic craftsman tool box at Lowe's. I simply cut a piece of cutting board to fit the bottom then used a bit of metal to mount it
Thanks for sharing! Good solution!
Very nice and versatile mounts! I agree, that's a great location for the lights for visibility, but not the best for actual work and I'd relocate to the fenders aswell. Then either move the saw mount to outside of ROPS or to loader. And I'd pick the 310 for a tractor saw as it won't be the end of the world if it gets a little faded/weather worn or worse.
I really would like the saw to be on the Loader. Would be much nicer to access it there. How know exactly what I will do but I sure. Like not putting the saw in the bucket!
The lights are mounted up high for better visibility while roading the tractor especially with a backhoe, but definitely a good chance of getting broke off up there. I’ve broken them off up there and on the fender 😂
I think you are correct and after I made this video, I have found myself parked on the side of the road with the flashers on. I think I am going to figure something out a bit different. We will see!
PMFJI - Those lights mounted on the outside of the ROPS arms look like they were an aftermarket idea. Especially with the wiring external to the ROPS. Someone else in the comments mention mounting them under the top section of the ROPS - I'll definitely second that idea, as well as putting the wiring inside the ROPS unless the hinge blocks that ability or something.
The saw position - on the FEL frame for my choice, and the small utility saw would be my pick for EDC but definitely mount it so you can put the workhorse in position when you've got a task that needs it. I've got cans-o-chains behind me on the ROPS.
Thanks for all of the input! Internal wiring would be an excellent thing and I will need to see if I can make it happen without pinching wires for sure. I agree with you on the location of the saw and the saw that needs to be in the EDC position. Thank you much and appreciate you watching!
👍👍 might be a pain, maybe mount those lights under the rops at the top. Looks like they’d be out of your way and still allow function of the ROPS when you fold it down. I wouldn’t want to lose space.
I love it CF! As soon as I saw the earlier, I started thinking about it. Would be great to get them up higher and out of the way.
I feel you need one of those set ups on each side of your machine
I am kinda thinking that way myself honestly.
I myself have been looking for a saw mount for my bobcat. I will probably make one out of old cutting board since I have em. But as for those warning lights. Mine busted off in the first week working if at Twin Falls Maui maintaining everything there. I finally came up with a solution of mounting a set of 4 "rock lights" for under a 4x4. I just put a bolt in the light mount hole and then used a pair of bolts to sandwich 2 of the rock lights on each side. They are small and oval shaped and fit perfectly inside the L brackets that the factory lights mount. Wiring is right there and perfect. Now they are impossible to break off. I found em on Amazon for about $20. Soon I will post a video of all my tractor mods aswell as a 200hr review of my CT2025.
Super cool! Will you please let me know when you have a video showing your light setup?
@oakiewoodsman will do, I'm putting alot of hours in right now and it's raining everyday, but I'm working on it.
understood!
The bucket holder on the back would be very useful and I would put the 310 on there, something that won’t break your heart if it falls off and gets ran over lol
I have seen even a buck mounted to a big zero turn. Wouldn’t that be helpful? I hare running over trash and bags. I am leaning towards the 310 as well!
@@oakiewoodsman A bucket mounted on a mower would be very handy!
I would definitely move the lights down
I think CF is the one that mentioned maybe taking them to the ROPS on the bottom edge of the TOP. I find I have this in the Road quite a bit man. More visibility could be a very good thing!
53 min late and I'm still the 1 st comment of good morning 🤪 lol
I have a saw haul actually 2 of them
They look really handy
👊, everybody stayed up late wiping sweat and bitting their fingernails watching the polls close😊
Man is that the truth DR! Todd and Mike, thank you as well! Todd what do you have them mounted to?
@@oakiewoodsman the loader frame I'll take a picture
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CF310
@@Doc-Cole_Trickle-of-Chainsaws👊🏻
I think the 310 is going to win this battle. If I am going to cut specifically I will just put the 545. Thanks guys!
It didn't take me long to break one of my lights mounted on the ROPS. I would move them down to the fender or remove them altogether.
that would be a bummer to bust em off. I wish the brackets were bolted rather than welded. I would like to remove them and not grind them off, that is for sure!
53 min late and I'm still the 1 st comment of good morning 🤪 lol
I have a saw haul actually 2 of them I have mine on the loader
Hi Joe. I built my own saw haul out of Teflon boards that I had lying around and mounted it onto the ROPS. Didn’t cost me much. Just some time and electricity for the table saw and very original and one of a kind on Mother Earth. Enjoy. Nazdravja.
Ah…. But does it rotate, come off and swap out for other tools??? Hahaha… Thanks for sharing buddy!
I made my own it was super easy I’m not a fan of wasting money on things that take very little time and effort to make
Thanks for sharing.