I just bought a WoodMaxx 8600 3pth backhoe for my L3940 tractor. Reading the threads, I see people are mentioning about a heavy duty top link bracket and the support frame kit for Kubota tractors. Could somebody post a picture or a link how these look installed? Just want to confirm if I need one for my tractor as in one of the post somebody mentioned that the Kubota already redesigned that for L series tractors and don't need it.
Thanks.
Your 40 series Grand L should not need the reinforcement kit. K changed the 3 pt setup beginning with the 30 series so it has a dual cylinder lift and heavier overall design. You can check with Messick's or your local dealer, but I don't think a kit is needed or offered.
My 10 series has the single cylinder design (still in use on some models, including non-Grand L's and MX); the reinforcing kit uses a heavy "L" shaped bracket that mounts underneath the toplink mount where the link attaches to the tractor and wraps over the top of the rear diff/ 3 pt lift cylinder housing, mounted at several places on the top. The effect of the "L" bracket is, when there is a heavy tug on the toplink, some of the load is diverted from the back of the 3 point casting.