Swinging drawbar

[herd]

I need a swinging drawbar for my JD 5203 and my local dealer tells me that it's $200.00. That seems exceptionally high as all I need is the drawbar, not the whole kit. I see where TSC and Agri-Supply carry one that is a Cat 2 30'' drawbar and less than $40.00. As near as I can tell from their specs, it does not state compatibility for Deere, mostly MF.

Anybody got any thoughts on this and where I might get one at a reasonable price. I will try to make something before I spend $200.00.

 

[DaveOmak]

Draw bars are designed by the tractor manufacturer to be a specific length for use in 2 piece driveline equipment.
Has something to do with universal joint alignment when turning as you would have with a baler.
Other pieces of equipment shouldn't be a problem ie harrow or disc.
To be sure, ask the men in the back room of your equipment sales place who use implements, why specific drawbars are used.

 

[jlsmith]

Thats realy not a bad price. I replaced mine a few months ago and it was $280. Ive seen another one for around $400. You might try to find a salvage yard and maybe they will have a used one.

 

[looknlearn]

This place sells new and used parts for most equiptment I don't know if they have parts for you model of tractor, but you could give them a call and ask.
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[captjack]

I would measure the one for your tractor and go to tsc and get one - if that doesnt work - go to a welding shop and have them make one - its only a piece of metal !!!!

200 is insane