Replace those Turnbuckles

[JAE 3400]

Hi All, I would like to replace the turnbuckles on the 3pt arms with a pin type setup on my L3400. I went to the dealer and inquired about a set off a Grand L they would cost over $300 dollars and I think that is way to much. Does anyone know of a pin type setup that can be had for a better price. Thanks in advance.

 

[bota7800]

Hi All, I would like to replace the turnbuckles on the 3pt arms with a pin type setup on my L3400. I went to the dealer and inquired about a set off a Grand L they would cost over $300 dollars and I think that is way to much. Does anyone know of a pin type setup that can be had for a better price. Thanks in advance.

I bought the parts from TractorSmart.com is your online source for Kubota online parts. I found a parts list for the B7800 on TBN. It was less than $150 if I remember correctly.

 

[Denwa]

Hi All, I would like to replace the turnbuckles on the 3pt arms with a pin type setup on my L3400. ........

Dang, another great idea! Why risk carpel tunnel and time crunch when simply adjusting with a pin setting would do for 99.9% of most needs. I can't imagine any situation where the less than infinite adjustment range would be necessary on a top link.

Of course a tiltable hydraulic setup would be even better, but the pin thing would be a otherwise great option. Let us know (with link or photos pse)
what you come up with.

Regards,
Dennis

 

[KU Gator]

Like bota7800, I replaced my turnbuckles on the lower arms with the kit from Tractorsmart. Those are the ones normally on the B2630 & B3030. It was a nice improvement. But I doubt that they would work on the L3400. From the Kubota website, it looks like the L4400 has the telescopic that would probably fit. But like in your case, when I went to the dealer, he priced all of the parts and it was in the range of $250 - $300. Through Tractorsmart, I got mine delivered for $200. Maybe you can contact Tractorsmart and see if they will put together a kit for the L's.

 

[JAE 3400]

Thanks for the replies guys. After a few phone calls I was able to get what I was looking for. The part #is L8430 3 point hitch stabilization kit. It sells for $169.00. This is standard equipment on the L4400 but optional on 2800 & 3400. So mine is on order. I also found out that some dealers don't have to much knowledge about what is available for the machines they sell.

 

[KU Gator]

Glad you found what you needed. If they work like the ones I put on mine, there are holes closer to the tractor and then holes closer to the implement. The ones closer to the tractor are like 1/2 the others, giving you like a 1/2 adjustment. That will make more sense once you get them.

On the B's, when you take the implement off, the lower arms swing almost together which I found annoying. The telescopic system eliminated that and I don't have to use the spreader bar to hold the arms apart when using backing into the implement with the Pats quick hitch. Also I had bent 3 bolts for the turnbuckle system and @ $20 each, it was getting old.

 

[JAE 3400]

KU Gator, Thanks for including the picture in your post. That is the setup I was looking for. On the L series they are located on the outside of the arms. I have yet to bend one of my turnbuckle bolts but I always keep them tight to prevent any sway.

 

[ModMech]

Based on the list prices here: Parts for Kubota B3030 Tractors

... and the fact that you only really need two each of the parts numbered 50, 90, 100 & 140 which collectively list for just a smidgen under $80, this is a DEAL.

Time to place my order.

Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[poldies4]

I believe Agri Supply would have what you are looking for. Sounds like there are numerous options. Good luck!!!!!

 

[KU Gator]

What about item number 40. If I am looking at it right, it is a $35 each part. Seems really high for what is a piece of metal bent around that small part. Plus you will need those pins shown and the nuts and washers. When my dealer priced it out a part at a time like that, it was cheaper just to get it from TractorSmart as Bota 7800 did.

 

[ModMech]

Our tractor already has #40, or something close enough to work and I think most with interior turn buckles would.

For a number of applications, yes, the kit might be less costly. I have ALL the fasteners I could ever need to install the links and would use what I have.

If I could save 50% on everything we bought, but need to use what we have to fill in some minor gaps here and there, we could live like king and queen!

 

[KU Gator]

It is quite a bit different than the way it was on my turnbuckles, but not to say yours are the same or that you can't make it work. Worst case, you get them later if you can't make your parts work like you want. At any rate, the telescopic system is a lot better. I like the way they hold the lower arms apart and can line up easier with the implement. As I use the Pats system too, just back up, raise the lower arms up and get off and hook up the top link and your off. Good luck.

 

[Taiser]

So for the 7800 you can order the 3030 versions and it fits? For those with a B7800 who did this can they confirm? Just wanna make sure before I start ordering.

 

[teg]

The part #is L8430 3 point hitch stabilization kit. It sells for $169.00. This is standard equipment on the L4400 but optional on 2800 & 3400...

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Thanks...

 

[KU Gator]

Taiser,

Yes, the ones for the Telescopic stabilizers for the B3030 will work on the B7800. Check out the first response this thread from Bota7800. He & I both ordered ours as a kit from Tractorsmart. But due to duties, you may be better off to go to one of your Canadian dealers and order the parts unless you got a buddy in MI that wants to visit you. It is a pretty simple process to change it out. Getting the rod that they connect to was the toughest for me. I loosened the set screw, but there it still didn't want to come out too easily but could just get to it enough to tap it and get it started.

 

[bobo]

HI I HAVE THE SLIP STYLE AND HATE THEM ... I'LL BUY THOSE TURNBUCKLES IF THEY WILL FIT MY MAHINDRA 4500..

I WOULD HAVE SWAPPED THEM UP FOR YOU IF I HAD JUST GOT ON THIS POST A LITTE EARLILER..

THE SLID TYPE GET GRIT AND GUNK IN THEM AND WON'T SLIDE.. HAVE TO BEAT THE THING OFF .. BENDS THE ENDS SOME AND THEN THEY WON'T SLIDE BACK AND FORTH PROPERLY..

THEN THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO BE WRONG... HAVE TO SHIFT TO ONE SIDE
OR THE OTHER AND CAN'T DO IT WITH THE EQPT. ATTACHED.. TOO MUCH
PRESSURE TO PULL THE PIN OUT.. PAIN THE ROYAL ?#%&...

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW.. I LIKE THE TURNBUCKLES BETTER..

BOBO..

 

[easygo]

So for the 7800 you can order the 3030 versions and it fits? For those with a B7800 who did this can they confirm? Just wanna make sure before I start ordering.

The stabilizer kit will fit the B7800 but it will also fit the B7510/B7610 tractors as well. (This is for sure.)


Edit: May be even the newer B2x20 machines. (This is a guess.)

 

[jqshaw01]

L8430....where is the best place to buy this part? Anybody using today that has an opinion on the functionality???

Jim Shaw - KY
Kubota L3400
NH T5050
Polaris Ranger 700

 

[teg]

I bought it, put it on... didn't like the play and slop, so I took them off and put them on the shelf.

 

[jakell2010]

According to the tractor smart website the factory top link for my B series is $152,,,,,,,,, OMG,,,,,,I put hydraulic TnT on mine and the hyd top link was almost the same price,,,,,,lmao