Hitch Pin

[N80]

When I got my Kubota L4400 10 or so years ago the hairpin/cotter pins that secured the pins that hold the lower lift arms in place were different from the typical pins:

On the OEM ones the straight part of the pin was longer. In other words it stuck out farther than the edge of the top leg. I've lost them both but really like them better than the typical ones. Anyone know where to get pins like I'm describing?

 

[Gordon Gould]

I know what you mean - that longer lead-in makes them easier to use. If you can't kind what you are looking for maybe you can use some of those pins that have the circular bail springs (don't remember the proper name) instead. They are easy to use and do come in small diameter pin sizes.

gg

 

[monkeyboy22]

If you can't kind what you are looking for maybe you can use some of those pins that have the circular bail springs (don't remember the proper name) instead. They are easy to use and do come in small diameter pin sizes.

gg

I think you might be referring to these, called linchpins. I use them wherever I can and replace the hitch pins with them.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Yes - Thanks for the help. I do the same. They seem much more user friendly to me.
And I see you are new Monkey..... Welcome to TBN

gg

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Keep in in, all linchpins are NOT created equal... The cheaper ones don't have near as strong of a spring in them as the more expensive models.

The cheaper ones, usually made in India, kinda wear out with use, but the better ones are much more secure and last much longer...

SR

 

[PJSprog]

Absolutely true, Rob. I tried some of those black ones they sell at Tractor Supply, and thought I might need one of those filter gorillas to open it.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Absolutely true, Rob. I tried some of those black ones they sell at Tractor Supply, and thought I might need one of those filter gorillas to open it.

just wait till you get your finger caught in one! You would think someone sprung a bear trap on it!

 

[N80]

Soooo, does anyone know where to find the hairpin ones with the longer bottom stem? Linchpins are too large for what I need.

 

[4get gto]

Boring Saturday nite N80 so I tried a little searching. Not too good. I know exactly what you're looking for with the longer pin on bottom but to no avail. Did find some other names for them though. Hairpin. R pin. Reusable cotter pin. Hitch pin to name a few. You would think you should find them on the web somewhere but I didn't have much luck.

 

[N80]

Thanks for looking. I've looked too. No luck. Kubota dealer does not have them either. My tractor came with two of them. Like them so much better than regular ones but lost them both after 10 years. When you're leaning over, in poor light, reaching to get it a pin in place in an awkward position the longer stem really helps. Great design. A shame they're so hard to find. I'd by a box of them if I could find them.

Same boring Saturday night here too. Which suits me fine. Sipping on a good Scotch down at my cabin. Much needed light rain falling. Just finished a great meal of grilled fresh (today) venison loin. Sometimes boring is okay.