jeff9366
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- Kubota Tractor Loader L3560 HST+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3,700 pounds bare tractor, 5,400 pounds operating weight, 37 horsepower
At the time I ordered one rear hydraulic point for my Kubota B3300SU I neglected to ask where the control and hose fittings would be. On delivery I discovered they mount to a hefty steel bracket, which is near my right shoulder when seated on the tractor.
There is a goodly amount of unused space on the bracket so I decided to mount two bicycle water bottle cages to hold two, 24 ounce, Polar insulated plastic "bottles".
I first bought two very, very cheap bottle cages from Hong Kong. Arrived fine. They were three pieces pressed together. Tractor vibration soon had these in pieces and shortly thereafter I tossed the bits in the recycle can. Right idea; bad material.
Now I have two Nashbar "Sport" bottle cages mounted. Each cage is ONE piece and appears likely to last a long time. Right idea, good material.
The lower allen screws came with the Nashbar cages.
The upper fittings are 1/4" X 20 "furniture leveling bolts" from my local Ace hardware. These have a 1" head so no washer is necessary in order to pinch the cage. Back of the head is a square "carriage bolt" nib. Length was perfect.
Simple and functional.
Nashbar Sport Water Bottle Cage - Bottle Cages
Polar Insulated 24oz Water Bottle - Solid Color - Normal Shipping Ground
I am sorry the pictures are a little washed out. Our Florida sun it still SO BRIGHT in December.
There is a goodly amount of unused space on the bracket so I decided to mount two bicycle water bottle cages to hold two, 24 ounce, Polar insulated plastic "bottles".
I first bought two very, very cheap bottle cages from Hong Kong. Arrived fine. They were three pieces pressed together. Tractor vibration soon had these in pieces and shortly thereafter I tossed the bits in the recycle can. Right idea; bad material.
Now I have two Nashbar "Sport" bottle cages mounted. Each cage is ONE piece and appears likely to last a long time. Right idea, good material.
The lower allen screws came with the Nashbar cages.
The upper fittings are 1/4" X 20 "furniture leveling bolts" from my local Ace hardware. These have a 1" head so no washer is necessary in order to pinch the cage. Back of the head is a square "carriage bolt" nib. Length was perfect.
Simple and functional.
Nashbar Sport Water Bottle Cage - Bottle Cages
Polar Insulated 24oz Water Bottle - Solid Color - Normal Shipping Ground
I am sorry the pictures are a little washed out. Our Florida sun it still SO BRIGHT in December.
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