Farmall C Step

I will say that it isn't only a step. I always climbed up on the FH (I have an SC) and then stepped up on the axle, then left foot on the platform and swung the right leg over the seat. It puts an unusual twist on my hip (I have an artificial left hip) because the stock platform is so narrow and I had to do something. So I put in a platform extension and attached it to the left fender to give me more room. Then I robbed a step off my JD 3020 and attached it to the rear of the platform.

Probably you don't need to do that, but maybe you can modify the concept to work for you. Anyway, I will take a pic this weekend.
 
Here is my set up. I still have to step on the FH or whatever implement I have attached.
 

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Nice extensions!
I am partial to platform tractors, not real crazy about straddle mount!

It is like the light bar is in the way from a comfortable mount / dismount from the side in front of the rear tires!
 
The Unique Design step looks pretty nice, and Ajhbike's solution looks great as well. If I've managed to attach the file correctly, here's my solution. If all goes well, this should be a living piece in a week or two, so if anyone see's a big problem, please let me know! I have no intention of producing more than one of these, but I'll gladly send a DXF (CAD file for a CNC machine) to anyone who wants one.

Ed
 

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Don McCombs":218w3yt6 said:
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I don't think Norm is back to work yet. He broke his back some time ago and had to stop all fabrication.
 
Hi Art. The mounting is kind of the cool part of the design. It just hangs on the hexagonal axle tube and the hexagonal cutouts in the sides lock it in place just like a giant open end wrench. No fasteners required. It has to go up and forward at a 30 degree angle to disengage, so I am not too worried about it bouncing off. If that is a problem, I’ve made a provision to extend the second step from the top forward and use standard fender u bolts to bolt the thing in place. The top step should come out at exactly the same level as the platform. I I have not looked carefully, but I believe it will hang off the front of the axle just as effectively. Only downside that I can see is that it will make a mess of the paint were in meets the axle, which is only two 1/4’”strips halfway around the axle tube. Ed
 
Here's my completed step. I gave my local laser cutting guy a DXF file that I created from an AutoCAD drawing from which he cut the sides, and had a fabricator bend and weld the steps.

No fasteners, it just hooks around the axle like a giant open end wrench. If anyone cares, I will get better photos before long. Although I haven't tried it, I'm pretty sure that it will work hung off the front of the axle as well. It's rock solid. After it's painted, I'll glue on rubber treads to match my floormat.

Anyone who wants the DXF file is welcome to it.

Ed
 

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That looks like a spectacular job!

But it will knock your corn down while cultivating! :)

Where is your pto and belt pulley? :shock:
 
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