3-Point Hitch L3200 3 point stabilizer

[roaf3x]

Does anybody know of a source to get the pin type stablizers in place of the turnbuckles for my L3200.

Is there any similarity between the Grand L.

It is getting to be a PIA to loosen and tighten the turnbuckles.

Thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

R3

 

[Sammy3700]

I made a set of quick hitch pieces and a set of stabilizer bars for my 3700 which is the same hitch you have. I took the original arms and turn buckles off the day mine came home. If I can figure out how to post a picture I will show you what I did.
Some on here have used a quick hitch like you buy at the ag supply then you set the turn buckels once.

 

[naildriver111]

Does anybody know of a source to get the pin type stablizers in place of the turnbuckles for my L3200.

Is there any similarity between the Grand L.

It is getting to be a PIA to loosen and tighten the turnbuckles.

Thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks!

R3

I'm about to order a set from here> StabilWorks

 

[kubotacres]

I ordered a OEM Kit from Kubota. Looks identical to the one's on the Grand L although they are a tad bit smaller. I think I paid around $175 shipped... And in my opinion, one of the best mods I did to the L3200. I hated those turnbuckles, but I guess I was used to the one's on the L3240....

 

[azbinder]

Kubota dealer option # L8430 3pt stabilizer kit, book list price is $175.00

 

[tractorshopper]

kubotacres, do you have a picture?

 

[roaf3x]

I love this place!

I called my dealer in MA and said no way that there is anything.

I gave him the part number from AZbinder and he said HMMMMMMM - I will call you back.

Whatever happens I will post it so that other folks are in the know.

Thanks !!!

R3

 

[kubotacres]

kubotacres, do you have a picture?

Here are my pictures. You may have to scroll down for a better picture of them.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/230960-new-goodies-installed-l3200.html

 

[roaf3x]

That is the ticket!

Sad, It is a dealer available option.

I talked to to 2 dealers today.

No clue.

TBN - Rules! Thanks guys!

R3

 

[kubotacres]

I bought mine online and shipped to my house. Came out cheaper than driving to the dealer to order.

 

[94BULLITT]

Have you thought about a quick hitch? Then you would not need telescopic stabilizers.

 

[jeff9366]

Stabilworks makes aftermarket pin adjustable stabilizers (check chains):


Kubota tractor stabilizers Kubota [url]www.stabilworks.com - YouTube[/url]


http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/266608-aftermarket-telescopic-stabilizers-check-chains.html

 

[Turf King]

I ordered a OEM Kit from Kubota. Looks identical to the one's on the Grand L although they are a tad bit smaller. I think I paid around $175 shipped... And in my opinion, one of the best mods I did to the L3200. I hated those turnbuckles, but I guess I was used to the one's on the L3240....

I ordered the Kubota stabilizers with my 3200. They arrived a week after the tractor so I used the turnbuckles for a week before the dealer installed them. Problem was the telescoping stabilizers don't open nearly as wide as the turnbuckles before hitting the tires. They were nearly impossible to get some implements attached because of the way they bolt to the lift arms on the outside, there wasn't much space till they contacted the tires. Just wondering if you had any similar issues. Had I not originally had the buckles, I may not have realized the issue but I actually put the turnbuckles back on because of it.

 

[jeff9366]

The Stabilworks mechs on my B3300SU open the lower links all the way to the tires with adjustability to spare.

 

[Turf King]

The Stabilworks mechs on my B3300SU open the lower links all the way to the tires with adjustability to spare.

Right, yours are on the inside but the l3200 has the stabilizers on the outside of the lift arms. The telescopics protrude at least an inch further out on each side than the turnbuckles and hit the tires that much sooner. At the lift arm ends, the width is reduced by around 3 or 4 inches, maybe more.

 

[kubotacres]

Right, yours are on the inside but the l3200 has the stabilizers on the outside of the lift arms. The telescopics protrude at least an inch further out on each side than the turnbuckles and hit the tires that much sooner. At the lift arm ends, the width is reduced by around 3 or 4 inches, maybe more.

I don't have any issues with width even having the R4 industrial tires. However the majority of my implements are quick hitch, which means I don't need the 3pt hitch arms to be very wide to hook up to a implement.The closest my stabilizers ever come to my tires are within 2", and that's with a old school pin type plow I own.

 

[Turf King]

I don't have any issues with width even having the R4 industrial tires. However the majority of my implements are quick hitch, which means I don't need the 3pt hitch arms to be very wide to hook up to a implement.The closest my stabilizers ever come to my tires are within 2", and that's with a old school pin type plow I own.

What the heck, mine with r4s will only spread to 33"(I think) at the lift arm ends, and thats with the stabilizers hitting the tires. If I recall, most of the implements I use, the pins, tip to tip are around 32"ish, leaving very little wiggle room. With the turnbuckles, I get roughly 37" between lift arm ends. The way the telescoping stabilizers bolt to the lift arm causes them to be much closer to the tires than the turnbuckles at the same spread distance. I got tired of needing to back up dead nut perfect to hook up and switched back to the turnbuckles. Tightening the turnbuckles is annoying but I can hitch faster with them since I dont have to back up so perfect.

 

[Turf King]

In the photo below, his stabilizers are pretty close to the tires too. Leaves very little room to get them past the pins.

 

[Turf King]

I don't have any issues with width even having the R4 industrial tires. However the majority of my implements are quick hitch, which means I don't need the 3pt hitch arms to be very wide to hook up to a implement.The closest my stabilizers ever come to my tires are within 2", and that's with a old school pin type plow I own.

Wait... thats your tractor. I consider that very close compared to the turnbuckles. Maybe I just need better hitching skills?

 

[kubotacres]

that's the pin type hitch on my boom pole which is the same as my plow too. And if you notice I didn't have the arms all the way against the backside of the pin. With a quick hitch I have plenty of room, but actually i don't have any issues with the pin type either... If it bothers you that much then I guess the turnbuckles are right for you. Frankly I hated them. But I guess on the bigger implements (rotary,boxblades) with a pin type hitch it could possibly be a problem. I don't have them, so I can't comment.