033 - Top 5 Tractor Add-Ons for New Tractor Owners

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  • @Gruuvin1
    @Gruuvin1 11 місяців тому +7

    Amen on the steering wheel spinner. That should come from the factory on every tractor.

  • @4leapfroggy
    @4leapfroggy 22 дні тому +1

    I have 4 of the six. I have purchased the added on lights and a backup camera but have not installed yet. I do have the third function on the front but have not added the rear remotes as yet.
    However there are three items that you did not mention that are also a game changer for my use.
    #1 is the grill guard!!! The first time I used my tractor I got a stick into the front grill which fortunately did not penetrate the grill or the radiator but made me aware of the potential. I ordered a custom powder coated to match steel grill guard for $350 and installed it myself.
    #2 is the fiberglass canopy. It was $650 installed and color matched to my tractor. Very nice to keep the weather at bay and the seat dry :)
    #3 is unique to my kubota grand L 3060 tractor. It was an add on for $65 installed cruise control Oooo very nice to prevent driver fatigue. As it can be easily set at any speed and continues at that speed until you hit the controls. So mowing or ? At a consistent 3 mph is no problem.
    Anyway those are my favorites and are well worth the $’s

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  21 день тому

      @4leapfroggy All excellent choices! I would love a canopy, but my garage doors at the Overlook and at home both require that I lower the ROPS, so that would be problematic. Whenever I get around to the third function, I'll definitely be adding a grill guard! As to the cruise control...it comes standard on the LX, although I don't use it a ton. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

  • @gregorymacneil2836
    @gregorymacneil2836 Місяць тому +2

    Pallet forks - Probably the very best accessory for a loader equipped tractor - not in the $100 or less category - but - once you get a set the bucket needs a place to be stored. Pallet forks are a back saver.
    When I bought my B2601 I got the dealer to add the extendable 3pt arms kit from the B2610 (they fit the B2601 perfectly) and come with the ratchet adjustable link - the ratcheting link is as you demonstrate is a game changer! Especially valuable with a box blade. I think the extendable 3 Pt kit was about $300 which I consider a good value - mades hooking up any attachment a breeze if you don’t want a quick attach.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Місяць тому

      @gregorymacneil2836 I am also a big pallet forks fan. I jokingly refer to them as "the poor man's grapple". Certainly there are things a grapple can do that forks can't (and I'd love to have one), but the forks are super versatile and a LOT cheaper!

  • @tclodfelter8789
    @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому +3

    I like the hooks at the bottom of the bucket!!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, I can't claim the idea, but I've really loved having them there!

    • @tclodfelter8789
      @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому

      @@watershedoverlook Like you said...it increases your lift height by 2 feet!!

  • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
    @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 Рік тому +5

    Excellent list!!!!! I love the ratcheting side link!!!!

  • @tlm3574
    @tlm3574 Рік тому +4

    You had me till the $2000 rear remotes. Not only would the money stop me but the chief cause of water in the hyd. oil are remote hydralics. If you leave your tools outside or just the hydraulic expansion and contraction adds water and debris to the oil reservoir.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Well...top four add-ons then. 😉👍

    • @jdirt1982
      @jdirt1982 7 місяців тому

      My best addition to my 2501 was pallet forks to move my 55 gallon drum of Astroglide around the ranch....

  • @HuserHelpers
    @HuserHelpers Рік тому +2

    Congrats Ross

  • @gatorsworld
    @gatorsworld Рік тому +1

    Congratulation for the win....Ross on the land. That was a great 5 extras on the tractor that was a good investment....CHEERS

  • @ryanlynch2259
    @ryanlynch2259 Рік тому +4

    Seeing your rear remote lever askew… gives me such a headache 🤕.. we need to get to the bottom of that..!! Great video. Cheers buddy

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ryan! As to the lever situation...I have no clue!!! 🤔 Cheers. 🥃🥃

  • @RossOnTheLand
    @RossOnTheLand Рік тому +3

    Absolutely fantastic! Very excited to win! Thank you Chris.
    I really like your ratcheting side link. And of course the rear remotes. Nice video and thank you for the win you are a great friend and amazing for the community.

    • @RCAFpolarexpress
      @RCAFpolarexpress Рік тому +2

      Yes in deed, Chris is THE BEST for the community 👍👍👌👌😇😇

  • @howardkettner
    @howardkettner Рік тому +4

    Nice spin on the top 5. And, Yes! That steering wheel spinner. Would not be without it. Had missed it in my Top 5.
    When I was a kid, without power steering, it was a thumb breaker is one caught a front wheel on a stump or rock.
    Today, nuthin’ but upside.
    Nicely done.
    PS - thanks to you, I’m adding 4 bucket hooks.
    PSS - I’m your newest subscriber.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, subscribing and the kind words Howard...really appreciate the support. Yeah, that second set of hooks seemed like a no-brainer once I saw them in action! 👍😎

  • @markcalhoun9480
    @markcalhoun9480 Рік тому +3

    Yep. One of the first purchases I made...Steering Wheel Spinner. I grew up on the farm using these. I had to special order it from the Kubotoa dealer to get mine. My mirrors fall off when I hit ruts/bumps. I put a strap on them to hold them in place. Change your front headlights to LED bulbs! There is a Official ROPS light kit for the LX. You need to order the ratchet link under the "BX"

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Yeah, I love that spinner! With the upgraded magnets 🧲 I've had no problems (so far) with dropping the mirrors. As mentioned in the video, switching to LED headlights was the first thing I did. I considered the Kubota light kit, but opted for the DIY...brighter and more cost effective. Thanks for watching Mark! 👍😎

  • @noelstractors-firewood57
    @noelstractors-firewood57 Рік тому +2

    Great video. Nice add ons.
    Have a good day 👍🏻🇨🇦

  • @bud1412
    @bud1412 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video on the ad one. The hooks on the lower rear was a great idea, could have used that in the past. Thanks
    A

  • @MyClutteredGarage
    @MyClutteredGarage Рік тому +2

    Nice job Chris! Congrats on 1k! And congrats to the Ross! How fun!?

  • @MannistoCay
    @MannistoCay Рік тому +2

    I kinda figured that the remotes would be number one, the ratcheting side link is nice too. Cheers buddy congrats again on 1000! 🎉🌴🚜🍻

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 Рік тому +1

    I agree with every choice. Some I have and some (rear remotes) I am about to buy.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      I predict...joy and satisfaction! Thanks for watching, and enjoy those rear remotes! 😉👍

  • @johnmasker3581
    @johnmasker3581 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Chris!!!! Congratulations Ross…

  • @bhall7997
    @bhall7997 Рік тому +1

    Bucket hooks I added jufabworks plate this spring It I use the trailer hitch moving log splitter in and out of shed. 😀

  • @russellbelliveau1694
    @russellbelliveau1694 Рік тому +1

    We’ll done, I would never have thought of the steering wheel spinner lol, use that all the time.
    Again, we’ll done ✔️ take care

  • @OrangeismyNewGreen
    @OrangeismyNewGreen Рік тому +1

    I like your list Chris, I forgot to add my hooks on my honorable mentions, they are definitely handy to have. Congrats to Ross 👍🏻. Have a great week Chris 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️🙂

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Luc...I agree, I use them a lot more than I thought I would! Have a great week!

  • @tractortalkwithgary1271
    @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +1

    I bought one of those steering wheel spinners and a stocking cap when I bought my tractor.
    The dealer through in the tractor as part of the deal. 🤣
    I don’t know if I have congratulated you on your 1000 subscribers milestone Chris.
    Well done Chris. Love your channel and the back and forth with you.
    As observant as you are, nothing gets by you , so we all need to get things right when you are watching🤣

  • @danielrapoza8468
    @danielrapoza8468 Рік тому +4

    Chris great job on the 5+ add-ons video. Very nicely done. I like the budget minded slant you took.
    Congratulations on reaching 1K subscribers. Wishing you many thousands more in the near future!!! Dan 😊
    PS: Congratulations Ross on the Win !!!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and the positive feedback Dan. Hope your recovery is progressing well. 👍

  • @tractortalkwithgary1271
    @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +2

    Congratulations to Ross On The Land. It was Ross for the win.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      It made me happy Gary...although somewhere out there is a certain viewer griping about the "rigged" giveaway! 😉😆🤣

    • @tractortalkwithgary1271
      @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +1

      @@watershedoverlook , oh you know it! That is a given.

  • @JelenOutDoors
    @JelenOutDoors Рік тому +1

    Congratulations on the 1000 subs Chris. Excellent choice of top 5 add-ons. Happy tractoring!

  • @PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON
    @PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON Рік тому +2

    Congratulations on 1K !
    Love your Top 5
    Never thought about the bucket hooks that way makes total sense
    I really like the side view
    Mirrors and magnets idea and upgrade
    The ratcheting side link I must get !!!!
    Great Gift ideas and thanks for the ideas!!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, and all the support Phil! Glad you found some good info in this one. 😎👍

  • @tractortalkwithgary1271
    @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +1

    I got the remotes installed at the dealer when I bought my tractor. I bought my tractor in December of 2017 and never used them until I got my grapple this spring.
    I didn’t get the 3rd function so I ran hoses to the back and open and close the grapple with the hydraulic lever beside the seat.
    It would have cost right around $1000 to install the 3rd function and I just couldn’t see spending that much money when it really wasn’t necessary. Having everything controlled from the joystick would be nice but after using my grapple for a couple hours, I think I have the operating pretty well down.
    Good job on the review Chris. I like your take on it.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Gary. If you have an open valve I HIGHLY recommend adding a hydro tip link! 😉👍

  • @tractortalkwithgary1271
    @tractortalkwithgary1271 Рік тому +1

    Good morning Chris. I had never seen that ratcheting link before. That is a great idea.

  • @BeginnerforBSeries
    @BeginnerforBSeries Рік тому +1

    I like your approach to this "5 best", Chris. Nice to see the under $100. My favorite of yours is the hooks but also the location of the hooks located closer to the pin. Great idea! Congratulations on the 1000 subs. It's a huge accomplishment for sure. Congrats to Ross as well. Have a great weekend!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. Hope you have a great weekend as well! 👍😎

  • @tclodfelter8789
    @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому +2

    Front & rear remotes are STANDARD on Summit tractors, as is the self leveling bucket and loaded tires!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Nice. Personally, I prefer a non-SLL, but thumbs up on the rest. Thanks for watching. 👍

  • @davehudson4607
    @davehudson4607 7 місяців тому +2

    I like the mirrors, got mine from 5 Eleven Designs, rubber coated magnets, they’re great, a must for me blowing snow in the winter, I also remove them whenever I trailer the tractor.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  7 місяців тому +1

      Agreed. They are a BIG safety improvement when I'm out grading the road at the Overlook. Plus, really reduces neck soreness not having to keep my head on a swivel the whole time! 👍😎

  • @GrampiesWorkshop
    @GrampiesWorkshop Рік тому +1

    How's she goin'? I like your favorite add-ons!! Especially you're #1, rear remote hydraulics. I sure wish I had them on my GC2300. Congrats to nRoss too. He does have a great channel, but your channel is pretty neat too!! Thanks for doing this and take 'er easy!!

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate you watching, and for the very kind words! And I agree, @rossontheland is a great guy!

  • @GardenTractorBoy
    @GardenTractorBoy Рік тому +1

    This has been a great challange that has been doing the rounds. Congratulations on getting 1000 subscribers and congratulations to Ross. I enjoyed watching your top 5 add-ons and I like your top 5

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks Joseph! Hope you're staying cool over there...it's hot as hades over here!

    • @GardenTractorBoy
      @GardenTractorBoy Рік тому

      @@watershedoverlook We are getting a cold and wet summer. The grass is growing as fast as it would normally do in the spring

  • @CliffsideStables
    @CliffsideStables Рік тому

    Great idea of adding the two hooks on the bottom rear of the bucket! Thanks, Tim in northern TN

  • @davehudson4607
    @davehudson4607 7 місяців тому +1

    If you’re considering a Grapple, you certainly will enjoy the 3rd function on your loader! Cheers 🇨🇦

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  7 місяців тому

      Totally agree, Dave. Thanks for watching! 👍😎

  • @robertscott6215
    @robertscott6215 3 місяці тому +1

    Great mirrors I got mine from Magnemirror on eBay I bought some with super strong magnets that are unbelievably strong and bought rubber coated ones for my new Kubota the magnets are not as ridiculously strong but work great don’t move around. First set I bought from China on eBay and they would move around when I would hit a bump (cheap) so I read up and Magnemirror has several different strengths for the mirrors and I’m telling you the 650lb range are worth the extra money I can tell by looking at yours that they are bigger magnets than yours and you said you upgraded your magnets to something stronger but to get an upgrade from the ones I got you’d have to electrify the magnets first time I removed the mirrors I thought they were glued to the tractor but it was just the magnets strength.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  3 місяці тому

      @robertscott6215 That's awesome. Sounds like they might be too strong for an old guy like me to remove! 😉🤣
      They sound like they might make it safe to leave the mirrors on when trailering. (I take mine off, just to be safe. Although once I forgot and they did stay put. 👍) Thanks for watching. 😎

  • @terryk3118
    @terryk3118 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Really been enjoying your videos. Your Hydraulic top link installation videos were top notch! - - Guess I can stop waiting for the UPS driver to bring my swag.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Lol, thanks for watching and the kind words Terry! Never fear, more giveaways coming!

  • @backyardcountrylivin1514
    @backyardcountrylivin1514 Рік тому +1

    Great add ons. Also participated in the challenge a few weeks back. As you said, it was hard to pick just five. Steering wheel spinner is my favorite. It’s a lot more useful than one would think. Enjoyed the video and subbed.

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Appreciate the kind words and the sub. I'll check out your list!

  • @CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs
    @CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs Рік тому +1

    Hello from Nova Scotia, Great tractor add ons video very well done

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching, and the kind words! 👍😎 🇺🇲 🇨🇦

  • @RCAFpolarexpress
    @RCAFpolarexpress Рік тому +2

    Good Morning Sir, That is an OUTSTANDING idea about choosing the low budget top 5 add-Ons 👍😇👌 You have convince about the wheel spinner 😇👍🚧🚧 Sir, If I may comment about your welding your hooks on your bucket ( YOU SHOULD HAD MADE A VIDEO MON AMI ) because your welding are OUTSTANDING MAAAAN 👍😇👌Sir, an other reason that you should had made a video it is YES YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE having these extra hooks on the lower rear of your bucket 👌👍🧐Yes Mirrors are OUTSTANDING and Martin ( I need to look at him channel since he did not made a video since 3 months 😇🙏Yes Lights are a VITAL FACTOR for Safety 😇👍Ho Man, that rateching link is so OUTSTANDING 👍😇 Congrats Ross 😇👍We Canadian are very good Folk's some's also win Chocolates and Stickers 🤣👍No NO, YOU HAVE TO ASSUM THE SHIPING Sir🤣👍 like Ed did for me but I did send it back very nice made local chocolates 👍😇😋 Yes these rear remote valves 👍😇👌💪Ho HO HO incoming 3th functions video 👌😇👍OUTSTANDING video Sir and Many Congrats Sir Cheers 🍻🍻

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the full watch and the outstanding feedback Dave! 🇺🇲 🇨🇦👍

    • @RCAFpolarexpress
      @RCAFpolarexpress Рік тому +1

      @@watershedoverlook 👍👍🧐🧐🍻🍻

  • @stephentucker3837
    @stephentucker3837 Рік тому +2

    Keep it coming

  • @henryhenry5897
    @henryhenry5897 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video I have most ad ons as mine has the cab I ordered the top link and will add the 2 rear remotes soon installed thanks

  • @jhulin9018
    @jhulin9018 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent

  • @otisbailey5455
    @otisbailey5455 6 місяців тому +3

    Get a 3rd function and grapple

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, both definitely on the list! Thanks for watching. 👍 😎

  • @tclodfelter8789
    @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому +2

    That ratcheting side link looks it SHOULD be STANDARD!??

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому +1

      Agreed!

    • @tclodfelter8789
      @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому +1

      @@watershedoverlook I'm looking at the Summit tractor (a lot of standard options) and I'll be asking about that and the top load hydraulic cylinder for the quick attachment!!??

  • @scottjohnson9912
    @scottjohnson9912 6 місяців тому +2

    Great video, thanks

  • @rodneypeoples1775
    @rodneypeoples1775 5 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed the video

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Rodney, thanks for watching. 👍😎

  • @tclodfelter8789
    @tclodfelter8789 Рік тому +1

    Another channel also said mirrors ...

  • @workinonitsteve
    @workinonitsteve Рік тому +1

    Good video, new sub. I’m in the process of filming the same video for my channel, so many options 😂

    • @watershedoverlook
      @watershedoverlook  Рік тому

      Thanks...good luck with the video. Picking five(ish) was the hardest part!