3720 Telescoping Draw Links

[Z-Michigan]

On my 5105 the draft links are adjustable not only in/out but also a fairly wide range up/down, roughly 5". Beyond that you can lift the draft arms by hand, but they're quite heavy (note: 5105 has cat 1&2 hitch, arms are probably 3x heavier than what's on a 3720). I usually try to set the draft arms at the same height as the implement draft pins and then use the wiggle room to get the balls attached without lifting the whole arms.

JD seems to be the only manufacturer using a different design of their extendable arms - Kubota, NH, Kioti, MF, etc. all seem to use exact same design. IMHO the JD design is better with a wider range of motion and less chance of accidentally releasing the arm-ends after you have the implement hooked up.

 

[RollingsFarms]

i wonder why they seemed to come standard on the 5005 series but not on any other series? i thought surely they would have added that to the new 5003 series but it doesnt seem they did. at least the new 5003's that i've seen on the lot don't have them.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Actually they aren't standard on the 5105, it was a factory option (cost around $130 MSRP). Maybe dealers are just smart enough to order 5x05 models with them? I would bet most 5x25 models have them too. Above that you get into tractors that will commonly have the Cat 2/3 quick hitches (standard on 8xxx and 9xxx series, I understand) and otherwise will be used with towed type implements (balers, offset disks with wheels, etc.).

 

[GreenMtns]

I ordered them on my 3520 and would not be with out them. BUT I did not pay anywhere near $800 for them. Before JD change their "build your own" web site to improve it and made it almost impossible to use, you could look up the pricing on the web. I think you might want to check with another dealer and get a price from them.

I used to to Pat's and they worked very good but my preference is the extenable draft links. Fast hitch up and no swear words.

 

[BTI]

You may be able to buy a different brands lower links cheaper.

Depends on how long your lower links are and if you want the slack adjusters for each side also.

BTI

 

[FLBowHunter]

I called the salesman that I bought it from and told him the story. He called me back and said he doesn't know why the links are listed at $400 each (and they ARE if you put in the individual part numbers for each link LH and RH), but he said the complete kit (part number LVB25308) really is $232 like the configurator says, and I told him to order it!

Thanks for all the replies, folks.

Bill

 

[Z-Michigan]

Much more reasonable. You'll be happy to have them.

 

[deerchop]

That will be the best money you ever spend. One thing I hated more than anything is hooking up and the draft links make a huge difference.