Tractor toolboxes rainproof?

[FLtractor 238]

Afternoon,

 

Wondering if the Tractor toolboxes I’ve seen on brands such as Ford 8N on YouTube videos… were they rainproof from factory? Or no.. just not ment to Be out in the rain in general?

[ri702bill 13,138]

An 8x10 Tarp works wonders with a few Bungie Cords...

[pfrederi 21,214]

The original tool boxes on farm tractors were not water proof...some after market ones may be...

[Pullstart 71,348]

I used a nice old ammo box on my lever steer.  Over center clasp, nice heavy gasket.  

[adsm08 5,183]

Waterproof tool boxes are newer than the concept of tractor or truck tool boxes.

 

If the lid has a good over-hang on it water should largely stay out.

[8ntruck 9,327]

Nope.  I'd describe the tool box on my 8n as being water resistant. It is located under the hood, so that keeps the majority of the water out.  The lid on the tool box itself has a 1/2" or so flange on the lid that parks outside the  box itself.  No gasket.

 

Water could get into the box - under extreme conditions.

[FLtractor 238]

5 hours ago, ri702bill said:

An 8x10 Tarp works wonders with a few Bungie Cords...

Always excellent idea 

[FLtractor 238]

4 hours ago, pfrederi said:

The original tool boxes on farm tractors were not water proof...some after market ones may be...

Thank you for clarifying 

[FLtractor 238]

2 hours ago, Pullstart said:

I used a nice old ammo box on my lever steer.  Over center clasp, nice heavy gasket.  

That reminds me.. I think I do have an old ammo box  with the side box clasp someone got me to put tools in truck bed. 

[FLtractor 238]

1 hour ago, 8ntruck said:

Nope.  I'd describe the tool box on my 8n as being water resistant. It is located under the hood, so that keeps the majority of the water out.  The lid on the tool box itself has a 1/2" or so flange on the lid that parks outside the  box itself.  No gasket.

 

Water could get into the box - under extreme conditions.

Thank you for the visual and placement where it is.