Think I got screwed???

[macdoesit]

Bought clutch plate and thrush bearing from Messicks 197.00 for clutch and 51.00 for the bearing.
Could have gotten clutch for 74.00 or clutch, pressure plate, thrush bearing and bearing for 144.00
From FARM LAND TRACTOR SUPLY. Below.


37300-14500-KIT- Kubota CLUTCH KIT
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Description: 8-1/2" SINGLE STAGE INCLUDES: SPRING WOVEN DISC (K382144) PPA (K373145) PILOT BEARING (6002-2RS) RELEASE BEARING (N018)
Item #: 37300-14500-KIT
Condition: New
$144.00

 

[ruffdog]

You don't know the quality of either sets of parts compared to the other ones. If the extra $50 paid for better parts that fit better, it was well worth it, especially being that you need to split the tractor.

 

[Portuguese Farmer]

No such thing as a good deal, you get what you pay for......

 

[macdoesit]

You don't know the quality of either sets of parts compared to the other ones. If the extra $50 paid for better parts that fit better, it was well worth it, especially being that you need to split the tractor.

Thank you, I already paid and received the more expensive parts.A tractor dealer here says they buy parts from Messicks

 

[macdoesit]

No such thing as a good deal, you get what you pay for......

That is true.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Bought clutch plate and thrush bearing from Messicks 197.00 for clutch and 51.00 for the bearing.
Could have gotten clutch for 74.00 or clutch, pressure plate, thrush bearing and bearing for 144.00
From FARM LAND TRACTOR SUPLY. Below.

Messicks!! The air filters I buy for my Mahindra, I purchased through Messicks. Half the cost of the "official" Mahindra dealer part for the exact same air filter.

 

[newbury]

I've been using Messicks for minor parts and fluids since 2009. At first I was impressed by their shipping speed. Then they got me with their knowledge. I called up for some part, (forget exactly what) for my B7610. After clarifying what part, the cost, shipping etc. the salesperson suggested a slightly different part at about 25% the cost.
Worked great.
Plus they provide a lot of help on the forum and have some good educational videos.

 

[Brotherskeeper]

Bought clutch plate and thrush bearing from Messicks 197.00 for clutch and 51.00 for the bearing.
Could have gotten clutch for 74.00 or clutch, pressure plate, thrush bearing and bearing for 144.00
From FARM LAND TRACTOR SUPLY. Below.


37300-14500-KIT- Kubota CLUTCH KIT
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Description: 8-1/2" SINGLE STAGE INCLUDES: SPRING WOVEN DISC (K382144) PPA (K373145) PILOT BEARING (6002-2RS) RELEASE BEARING (N018)
Item #: 37300-14500-KIT
Condition: New
$144.00

All I can say is always price around before you pull the trigger on anything you're buying, unless you have to have it now.

 

[WinterDeere]

All I can say is always price around before you pull the trigger on anything you're buying, unless you have to have it now.

Not bad advice, excepting cases where you have to split the tractor to swap the parts. When the job is more labor than parts, my time being valuable, I would be calling my OEM or Messick’s and asking for the best quality option. Price be damned.

 

[big bubba]

OP: you are going to split a tractor & replace the clutch. why are you obsessing about after market parts when OEM is the only way i'd consider for the big job? in a few months, you'll forget about the savings you could have made on parts that are unproven vs OEM. enjoy what you have, good luck on repair