Toolbox question

[Zephyr74]

Anybody have the Gator Deluxe Toolbox for the 825i? Does it leak? Does it mount easily or do I have to drill holes to the bed? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

[m38inmaine]

I have the toolbox, it requires no drilling, it attaches with u-bolts to the rail. It is a very sturdy box, not the usual thin metal. I keep my machine stored inside so no information on the leaking. It does have gasket material around the doors. The only disadvantage of the tool box is that it is quite heavy and tilting the bed takes quite an effort. I don't use the tilt feature, only to check oil/service so I don't mind.

[Zephyr74]

Thanks for all your reply's today! John Deere has 2 boxes listed, just to make sure I am ordering the right one, #LP 19886 is the one that fits the 2011 825i, is that correct? They have two boxes listed, one is for the deluxe bed, which I think is what the new Gator's are classified as. ?

[m38inmaine]

LP19886 is what my manual shows.

[Deputy347k9]

http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/Deputy347k9/Gator/Toolbox1.jpg http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab101/Deputy347k9/Gator/Toolbox2.jpg

Just finished the toolbox today, fits like a glove. The way I designed it you can open from either side.

[m38inmaine]

Mine with factory box...

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/170/mvc386s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/135/mvc386s.jpg/)

[Deputy347k9]

The factory box looks really nice as does the full cab! Really would like that during winter months. Moving south I couldn't justify the full cab though I have a windshield on back order. Built my own tool box in the wood shop just to save a few dollars. Biggest cost was the two quarts of John Deere paint. With lumber, hinges, hasps for each side and paint I have about $60.00. Inside of box is painted John Deere yellow.