I should learn how to post photos here; meanwhile I'll describe my various holders. It's these holders that put the "U" in "CUT."

I mounted a horizontal strip (1" X 1/4" metal) to the side and within reach of the driver, into which I vertically insert long-handled tools. Under is a one-foot length of 1 X 2 channel, open side up, into which the ends of the handles rest. V-shaped tools like loppers hang on the strip.

I mounted two wall hangers (from a dollar store) on the side, one fore and one aft, onto which I can place long tools like a pole lopper or chainsaw.

Behind the seat I mounted metal stock (4" X 1/8" from the top back of one fender to the other, and installed on that a wood shelf, with sides to keep the contents from falling out. It holds a chainsaw even in its case, gas, or an electric that plugs into the inverter. (Must unbolt the shelf in the winter so I can see the snow blade.)

A toolbox for chains is on the grill-guard I made up. Fitting was precise, to clear the FEL and the hood tilting forward. Two more, for tools and stuff, are within driver reach, and a rim around the closed top allows stuff to be placed there. A fourth I made of wood to exactly fit the top rear of the hood (just in front of the driver). It stays put unless I lift it off to open the hood.

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