Is there a easier way to adjust width on 3 point?

Mcaveman · Jan 27, 2015

I'm considering pats easy change system but am wondering if there's a aftermarket trick setup for adjusting the width?

Thanks

PhysAssist · Jan 27, 2015

Someboby on here sells stabilizer bars that are (apparently) THE thing for that.

I would've gone for them if I didn't already have my HF QH and not really need them.

Since I don't remember who it os, I can't be much more help, except to say that the way I personally would look them up is either to go to and search the advertisers section and/or search members for Mr. Koua, whose signature has the "how to search TBN" reminder link.

DuckSlayer1017 · Jan 27, 2015

You can buy the stabilizer from Pat's for about $20.

s219 · Jan 27, 2015

Easier than what, turnbuckles? If you don't like them, look into telescopic stabilizers.

RaydaKub · Jan 27, 2015

Mark Hodge's Stabilworks.com. Oh my! It says that domain is available now. I hope nothing happened to Mark.

PhysAssist · Jan 27, 2015

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/270730-telescoping-stabilizers.html has a discussion of this.

Unfortunately I could not find hide nor hair of Mark Hodge anywhere online and as RaydaKub says, his website domain name iis listed as for sale...

Maybe the Pat's stabilizer bar will work okay for you.

Mike from MI · Jan 27, 2015

Mark is still around emailed him the other day to check on a set I have on order. He's running a little behind has had some of his tooling down.

murphy1244 · Jan 27, 2015

Get a quick hitch and be done with it. Dun.

Mcaveman · Jan 27, 2015

Anybody have marks number?

Mike from MI · Jan 27, 2015

I sent Mark an email to let him know people are looking to contact him here. I'm not comfortable giving out him contact info till I get his ok.

Mike from MI · Jan 27, 2015

I Forwarded this thread to Mark.

RaydaKub · Jan 27, 2015

Mark is awesome to work with and the stabilizers are awesome. I love them.

SLIMSHADIE · Jan 27, 2015

Mcaveman my picture wouldnt upload from the ipad but heres an earlier post. #7 has my pics with Stabilzers and Pats. I have/had Pats speader bar but it was bending since it was hitting one of my implements, and you still have to mess with the turn buckles to keep it from swinging, etc. Still kind of a pain in the ...These Stabilizers cured both problems and it only takes seconds to adjust. Mark has excellent craftsmanship, but I understand he's very busy and far behind. Good luck.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...g/309751-need-3-pt-hitch-bx25.html?highlight=

texasjohn · Jan 28, 2015

I've had a PATS for quite a few years. Love 'em. I use the width adjustment the tractor has...no problems.

bp fick · Jan 28, 2015

There's a good reason why Kubota puts a similar system on the deluxe B's and on up the line. The economy series B's and the BX's with turnbuckles? No way. I've had them. No thanks. Everyone has to find what's right for them and their operation, but I'd not have a small Kubota without these. Life is far, far too short. Best mod, for me, ever.

Mike from MI · Jan 28, 2015

Email from Mark today:

Mike,
I got real behind on orders; I couldn't fill them as fast as they were coming in, so I took down the website to catch up, and to make some decisions. I can be reached at this email address- markhdg@gmail.
Blessings,
Mark

bp fick · Jan 28, 2015

When you consider how many Kubota B series and BX's there are out there, and the number of guys wanting Mark's upgrade, I can completely understand how swamped he has been these past couple of years. He got so many orders off TBN that his family probably told him to cool his jets, 'cause mama wanted to see her man and the kids needed to know they had a daddy. hahaha.

Probably overwhelmed. Sounds like he's had to pace himself a bit and that's alright, Mark. You do what you gotta do.

Mike from MI · Jan 28, 2015

bp fick said:
When you consider how many Kubota B series and BX's there are out there, and the number of guys wanting Mark's upgrade, I can completely understand how swamped he has been these past couple of years. He got so many orders off TBN that his family probably told him to cool his jets, 'cause mama wanted to see her man and the kids needed to know they had a daddy. hahaha. Probably overwhelmed. Sounds like he's had to pace himself a bit and that's alright, Mark. You do what you gotta do.

Don't forget about the L's unless it's a grand L.
Mark's great to deal with up front about How long you may have to wait for a set.

s219 · Jan 28, 2015

Mike from MI said:
Don't forget about the L's unless it's a grand L.
Mark's great to deal with up front about How long you may have to wait for a set.

Not sure what Mark charges, but you can get a set of stabilizers for the L from Kubota for $175 (that's retail, dealer's price may be lower). Wholegoods part # L8430. I have them on my L3200.