Clevis or hammerstrap for drawbar on M7040

[TractorTech]

I just bought an M7040 and wanted to add the clevis strap to the drawbar to pull my disc with a single tongue drawbar, but Kubota doesn't show one for the M7040. Does anyone know if the M7030 drawbar has the same hole spacing to bolt the one for that tractor onto the M7040?

 

[rjkobbeman]

On Kubota.com you can go through the build-your-tractor process to find part numbers. I did just that with the M7060 and found the drawbar clevis number: M9594 - Drawbar Clevis.

I then went to the IPL and looked at the drawbar for the M7040 and M7060 and they are the same part number, so I assume the clevis works for both.

 

[gwdixon]

Not exactly sure about "clevis strap"...Googled it and it looks like a drawbar with a clevis-type end where the implement tongue will attach. Then a pin is dropped through to hook up.

If so, then the one on my M7040 is a two-piece construction. The regular drawbar has a couple of holes where a Z shaped (except the center line is perpendicular) is bolted on. When I bought the tractor I had to buy the extra Z.

Don't know why Kubota would change the design. Perhaps contact a dealer.

Edit: Found a listing for the part (look down the page a bit). They are expensive.

3545089130 - Discounted all Tractor Parts Catalog

 

[TractorTech]

Thanks rjkobbeman. I couldn't find that number in the build your tractor, but it would be the same. That is the wholegoods number and will work through the sales department. Kubota just hasn't added it to their catalog yet.
Thanks for answering the question that three dealers couldn't!

 

[rjkobbeman]

I'm actually going to buy one for my M8540 (same part number it appears). When I special ordered my tractor, I thought about getting the clevis... but I thought it was just going to be the loop-type that you can buy anywhere (which is what I did).

Ironically, just a few days ago I revisited the subject and realized it is an actual z-shaped drawbar add-on with a big pin. I like that better. I'll be getting one soon.

 

[TractorTech]

Yeah, they show the z-style kit on several models, but you can only assume they will fit. The part numbers are similar.
You would think the parts departments would have run across this and known that they needed to get it from the sales department OR that one of the kits from another model fit

 

[TractorTech]

Not exactly sure about "clevis strap"...Googled it and it looks like a drawbar with a clevis-type end where the implement tongue will attach. Then a pin is dropped through to hook up.

If so, then the one on my M7040 is a two-piece construction. The regular drawbar has a couple of holes where a Z shaped (except the center line is perpendicular) is bolted on. When I bought the tractor I had to buy the extra Z.

Don't know why Kubota would change the design. Perhaps contact a dealer.

Edit: Found a listing for the part (look down the page a bit). They are expensive.

3545089130 - Discounted all Tractor Parts Catalog

GW, I had tried 3 dealers, including Messick's. Nowadays, if it isn't readily available in the parts computer, no one has a clue and no efforts are made beyond the initial search. The drawbar is made for a clevis as you saw.
And yes, the clevis is the Z shape or spaced top (or bottom) strap that makes up the clevis on a drawbar. I hate to assume that one will fit another as 1/4" off on the holes and it is useless. I did search as well and found the one you found. Thanks for your efforts.

 

[Wagtail]

Annnnnnd... once again I've learnt something via TBN. I had no idea what you were referring to, so I 'googled' clevis & hammerstrap. I've got a straight drawbar that I simply drop a big pin into when utilising it so now I know that it's a clevis pin. It looks like a 'Z' (pronounced Zed, down here ) drawbar is required if you're going to switch to the hammer type.

I used to refer to it as the 'BFP'.

 

[TractorTech]

Annnnnnd... once again I've learnt something via TBN. I had no idea what you were referring to, so I 'googled' clevis & hammerstrap. I've got a straight drawbar that I simply drop a big pin into when utilising it so now I know that it's a clevis pin. It looks like a 'Z' (pronounced Zed, down here ) drawbar is required if you're going to switch to the hammer type.

I used to refer to it as the 'BFP'.

Annnd yes, zed, I forget that too! Hammer type meaning the single tongue on the implement, therefore hammerstrap, yes? When I was in business, I know it was reffered to by both terms. Hammerstrap probably from English Fords.

 

[OrangeToys]

Anybody have a part number? I need one for a 7060

 

[bcp]

Instead of a z-shaped strap, use a straight, flat strap and spacer, bolted together, for the separation. Much easier to build your own that way.



Bruce

 

[TractorTech]

Anybody have a part number? I need one for a 7060

It is a wholegoods kit #M9594 that your Kubota dealer sales department will have to order.

 

[TractorTech]

Anybody have a part number? I need one for a 7060

It is a wholegoods kit #M9594 that your Kubota dealer sales department will have to order. The parts books don't show it so the parts department can't help you.

 

[Tx Jim]

I've seen something similar to the photo utilized on a straight drawbar.

 

[gwdixon]

I've seen something similar to the photo utilized on a straight drawbar.

Tx Jim has the right idea. It would seem that you could get a welding shop to fab up something like that for a lot less than a commercial buy of the product. ($100+).

Then weld it on to a straight drawbar and you'd be set.

 

[TractorTech]

Tx Jim has the right idea. It would seem that you could get a welding shop to fab up something like that for a lot less than a commercial buy of the product. ($100+).

Then weld it on to a straight drawbar and you'd be set.

I have had to make up or have a machine shop make up a stacked clevis and they work fine, but the factory piece is formed. And, the purchased item is around $80., less any freight, but still under $100.
Welding to the drawbar weakens the drawbar. Even though it is doable and been done, I have seen quite a few break from welding the drawbar.

Also, swinging out of the way or removing the strap is necessary when the implement has a clevis tongue. If you pin two clevis' together, then cross through a deep ditch, somethings got to give and it usually isn't the drawbar pin. Great way to break the drawbar. I know many people that aren't aware of this or are too lazy to remove the strap and then wonder why they broke their drawbar. If you are on flat ground, you can get away with it.

 

[gwdixon]

I have had to make up or have a machine shop make up a stacked clevis and they work fine, but the factory piece is formed. And, the purchased item is around $80., less any freight, but still under $100.
Welding to the drawbar weakens the drawbar. Even though it is doable and been done, I have seen quite a few break from welding the drawbar.

Also, swinging out of the way or removing the strap is necessary when the implement has a clevis tongue. If you pin two clevis' together, then cross through a deep ditch, somethings got to give and it usually isn't the drawbar pin. Great way to break the drawbar. I know many people that aren't aware of this or are too lazy to remove the strap and then wonder why they broke their drawbar. If you are on flat ground, you can get away with it.

The drawbar will only be weakened by a weld across it. That is also why to never weld across a car/truck/trailer frame...like when installing or repairing leaf springs.

The user will have to evaluate how to deal with such a drawbar and the circumstance under which it will be used.

Actually, my preferred way to hook up clevis-style implements or trailers is by using a cross drawbar across the lower lift arms of the 3PH. They come in Cat 1 or Cat 2.

CountyLine Cross Drawbar, Category 0 with Category 1 Pins | TractorSupply

 

[Wagtail]

Well that was a wee bit frustrating! 'gwdixon', I clicked on the link IOT see what you were referring to and got a 'submit zip code' box... apparently 4 digit post codes from Australia are invalid.

Fortunately I could see (greyed-out) what you were referencing... an embuggerance if they wanted to sell overseas. Their loss, I reckon.

 

[gwdixon]

Well that was a wee bit frustrating! 'gwdixon', I clicked on the link IOT see what you were referring to and got a 'submit zip code' box... apparently 4 digit post codes from Australia are invalid.

Fortunately I could see (greyed-out) what you were referencing... an embuggerance if they wanted to sell overseas. Their loss, I reckon.

Sorry about that. Try this:

Drawbars

They should be available in OZ. They work upside down also! :rotfl:

 

[Wagtail]

Sorry about that. Try this:

Drawbars

They should be available in OZ. They work upside down also! :rotfl:

Ta, Mate.

We usually look for the "This Side Up" decal and then flip it over. Works most of the time.