Mows4three 826 #1 Posted June 13, 2022 Been wondering what the best way is to mount a cowbell on a tractor. After all, if you have a Wheel Horse, you can’t have enough cowbell. Dave 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,328 #2 Posted June 13, 2022 Oh this is gonna be excellent. Best topic idea in weeks... Yes folks. We're upta somethin'..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #3 Posted June 13, 2022 An internet search only brought up one other instance of a cowbell in a tractor - so this project is almost unique. Apparently the tractor in question has the bell because the (now deceased) owner installed one on any tractors he restored, or got running. It doesn't mention how many tractors he had, so there may be several others sporting bells around the country. The installation in the picture is simple enough, but maybe it would have looked better on a higher curved over pole? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,174 #4 Posted June 14, 2022 Took me a minute to find that bell! I sure hope that was the starter crank and not a PTO. Having that bell swinging around would sure scare me. My association with cowbells? During my very young years we lived in a very rural part of PA and we kids would roam far and wide in search of adventures (a terrific childhood). Mom rang a big cowbell from the back porch when it was time for us to head home for dinner. The sound carried for at least a half a mile! One of my sisters still has the bell. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mows4three 826 #5 Posted June 14, 2022 Yeah, took me a couple extra glances to figure out where the bell was. In my estimation it’s way too far away to beat it with a stick. But, still interesting to know somebody else has had the same thought. LOL EB, the ball, or rather the bell, is in your court! Dave 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #6 Posted June 14, 2022 I'm putting sleigh bells on mine this winter! Thanks for the inspiration! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #7 Posted June 14, 2022 A lot of guys put a small bell on their motorcycles for luck. Some of our tractors could probably use one... @rmaynard comes to mind... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #8 Posted June 14, 2022 2 hours ago, Handy Don said: Took me a minute to find that bell! I sure hope that was the starter crank and not a PTO. Having that bell swinging around would sure scare me. My association with cowbells? During my very young years we lived in a very rural part of PA and we kids would roam far and wide in search of adventures (a terrific childhood). Mom rang a big cowbell from the back porch when it was time for us to head home for dinner. The sound carried for at least a half a mile! One of my sisters still has the bell. Ha ha, other side of the world but my Mum used to do exactly the same thing with an old ships bell that Dad had acquired! We would come streaming in from all directions as the sun slipped below the horizon to the tune of a bell. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #9 Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, Mows4three said: Yeah, took me a couple extra glances to figure out where the bell was. In my estimation it’s way too far away to beat it with a stick. But, still interesting to know somebody else has had the same thought. LOL EB, the ball, or rather the bell, is in your court! Dave You could have a hammer on a hinge attached to a string that leads back to the seat - more sophisticated than a stick 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,503 #10 Posted June 14, 2022 I would never stoop to placement of a BLD (bovine location device) on a . There’s enough identity and gender confusion in humans. Must we transfer that to our beloved Wheel Horses? What next? Green tractors in our garages? Oh the horror…!!! But, if I was forced to, I’d hang it on the mid mount so I could use my lift arm to bang it with the connector arm… 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,431 #11 Posted June 14, 2022 7 hours ago, roadapples said: A lot of guys put a small bell on their motorcycles for luck. Some of our tractors could probably use one... @rmaynard comes to mind... What are you trying to say there Jay? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,120 #12 Posted June 14, 2022 Just hang the bell on the cow's neck and turn her loose. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #13 Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, rmaynard said: What are you trying to say there Jay? Just glad you weren't hurt.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
