dbartlett1958 96 #1 Posted October 9, 2012 Well, winter is coming and I am trying to get the 416-H ready for snow-blower duty. I have a line on a snow-cab, and the blower is in good shape, but I think the foot rests on the 300-500 series leave a lot to be desired as far as traction goes, especialy when you add some snow to the equation. So, what do you folks use on your foot rests to gain a bit of traction, besides the stick on rubber stuff that came on these tractors? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,954 #2 Posted October 9, 2012 When repainting them, you could always just add a bit of fine(playground)sand to the mix. Cheap, and really works well. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #3 Posted October 9, 2012 I use the nonslip tape that is used on stair treads, it's like self stick sand paper, it comes in sheets or on a roll, found at most hardware stores or Lowes Home Depo ect....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
546cowboy 301 #4 Posted October 9, 2012 I have been using the stuff that skateboarders use. Look for a skateboard shop. It's easy to cut and cheaper than every where else I've found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #5 Posted October 9, 2012 I have been using the stuff that skateboarders use. Look for a skateboard shop. It's easy to cut and cheaper than every where else I've found. Great idea...this is referred to as griptape..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,931 #6 Posted October 9, 2012 I use the original 1/8" ribbed rubber material that came on the B/C series when they were new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chesbaycruiser 82 #7 Posted October 9, 2012 I use the original 1/8" ribbed rubber material that came on the B/C series when they were new. Bob, Suggestions on a good source for this? Thnx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,931 #8 Posted October 9, 2012 I use the original 1/8" ribbed rubber material that came on the B/C series when they were new. Bob, Suggestions on a good source for this? Thnx I buy it in large rolls. I have a roll in my shop that I can cut small pieces from. PM me if you need some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 9 #9 Posted October 10, 2012 Bob if I could i'd like to buy some of this from you for my C-120 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted October 10, 2012 When repainting them, you could always just add a bit of fine(playground)sand to the mix. Cheap, and really works well. I painted a ladies dock at her lake once, and added sand to the paint....no one slipped on that dock! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbartlett1958 96 #11 Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks all for the replies. The Grip Tape idea sounds good to me, as I am sure my son has some lying around that I have already paid for. Just need to find it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welderman85 53 #12 Posted October 10, 2012 I used truck bed liner. I just masked of how big I wanted it painted one coat let it tack up a bit and sprinkled Sand on it then recoat.it has held up great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redidbull 54 #13 Posted October 10, 2012 I was thinking on mine that I might put some diamond plate to the footrest area. Either just paint steel DP red to match the tractor and blend in or black to stand out. I also have some alum DP that I thought of polishing too. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,931 #14 Posted October 10, 2012 Only problem with diamond plate is that it gets slippery when wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redidbull 54 #15 Posted October 10, 2012 Only problem with diamond plate is that it gets slippery when wet. I didn't realize that.I may need to rethink things. Thanks. Jim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,931 #16 Posted October 10, 2012 Many years ago when I was a volunteer fireman, we used to ride on the back of the truck. Guys would slip on the diamond plate. We had to put non-skid on for safety. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,864 #17 Posted October 10, 2012 Suggestions on a good source for this? Eldon (kj4kicks) makes them for multiple models out of the ribbed rubber material. Go to his website and look for WH parts at the bottom of the page. Here is the link: http://www.classickitchensandmore.com/wheel-horse-tractors-parts-c-42.html?zenid=9549f8618cc57d19fe34ca27b4648eaa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #18 Posted October 11, 2012 Farmer has the best set of footrests i have seen. The central section has been cut out, and a piece of expanded mesh tread was welded in. It is on my to-do list of projects. I get so much snow and ice on my boots that I want a platform that will drain. Rubber mats just turn into wet, slick, icy rubber mats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #19 Posted October 11, 2012 Many years ago when I was a volunteer fireman, we used to ride on the back of the truck. Guys would slip on the diamond plate. We had to put non-skid on for safety. Didn't know diamond plate was invented that long ago..... :) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #20 Posted October 11, 2012 i really like the ones on my c125. got them from lowes. (same stuff that kelly mentioned earlier in this thread) i think it was $4.95. its just stairtread that i cut in halves to fit and rounded the edges..... i used the skateboard tape on Jeanines 1054 but that was more like $20 for a skateboard size sheet of it. they call it grip tape..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites