Tractor Supply doesn't have plow bolts

[TractorGuy]

They don't come up in a search on their web site and the folks working there say they have NEVER heard of a plow bolt.

Wish I had a Agri Supply nearby. Nearest is an hour away.

 

[Bayfisher]

wouldn't expect anyone there to know, but its a good day for a road trip.

 

[RickB]

McMaster-Carr

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Or Just about any tractor dealership.
Last time I was in a TSC they thought an OEM Briggs oil filter was worth $16. About 4 years ago.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

My brother orders them by the big box fills. Hes probably never been in a tractor supply.

 

[mred2]

With some of the help that they get today, it is no surprise. The other day, I was told that they no long sold the hoses for propane tanks. They sell propane, they sell tanks, no hoses in stock. Half the time little to no cat food. A lot of brands of horse feed, they are out. Most of the city kids that they have to hire have no idea what fence is. One young boy did not know the difference between sweet feed and pellets. They have to hire who they can to just open the store.

 

[herm0016]

i am glad the store by us is well stocked and they generally have good help.

 

[Oaktree]

With some of the help that they get today, it is no surprise. The other day, I was told that they no long sold the hoses for propane tanks. They sell propane, they sell tanks, no hoses in stock. Half the time little to no cat food. A lot of brands of horse feed, they are out. Most of the city kids that they have to hire have no idea what fence is. One young boy did not know the difference between sweet feed and pellets. They have to hire who they can to just open the store.

Never had a problem with cat food, but they always seem to be out of their store brand litter. Not gonna pay 2x as much for Tidy Cats. Store brand's a good deal, usually cheaper than speedy-dry from the auto parts store.

If I'm not mistaken, the individual store managers do not control what gets ordered, the stores get what the warehouse sends. I'm sure the register sales data is used by the home office, but from what I was told, the stores don't even know for sure what's on the truck until they unload it.
Seems to be going around, Dollar General is the same way.

 

[Thomas]

And it's just not TSC with workers not having clue or I don't care attitude.

 

[RickB]

Low end store clerks don't make stocking decisions.

 

[5030]

You need to go to Fastenal for dome head plow bolts or a place that puts new cutting steel on snowplows. The people at TSC wouldn't know a dome head plow bolt from a shoestring. BTW, dome head plow bolts are A325.

 

[kneedeep]

They don't come up in a search on their web site and the folks working there say they have NEVER heard of a plow bolt.

Wish I had a Agri Supply nearby. Nearest is an hour away.

I order things like that from Shoup. The have good stock on smalls and ship quickly. Great customer service.

 

[TractorGuy]

The point is a business named Tractor Supply SHOULD have more supplies for tractors than they do. I don't particularly fault an employee for not knowing what an item is that the store doesn't even list.

I am perfectly aware that other stores list and stock plow bolts. None that are convenient to me.

I can almost guarantee that Fastenal wouldn't have them in my local store. They haven't had anything in stock I've needed before. They are also 25 miles away and closed on weekends.

I usually end up ordering any special fasteners from McMaster Carr. Plow bolts shouldn't be special.

 

[newbury]

They don't come up in a search on their web site and the folks working there say they have NEVER heard of a plow bolt.

Wish I had a Agri Supply nearby. Nearest is an hour away.

Lowes sells them
linky

Home Depot sells them
linky

 

[RickB]

The point is a business named Tractor Supply SHOULD have more supplies for tractors than they do. I don't particularly fault an employee for not knowing what an item is that the store doesn't even list.

I am perfectly aware that other stores list and stock plow bolts. None that are convenient to me.

I can almost guarantee that Fastenal wouldn't have them in my local store. They haven't had anything in stock I've needed before. They are also 25 miles away and closed on weekends.

I usually end up ordering any special fasteners from McMaster Carr. Plow bolts shouldn't be special.

Obviously there's a gap between what you think TSC should sell and what they think they should sell.
I bet Amazon has plow bolts.
If only they had a distribution center near you!

 

[TractorGuy]

Obviously there's a gap between what you think TSC should sell and what they think they should sell.
I bet Amazon has plow bolts.
If only they had a distribution center near you!

Why don't you go bust somebody else's balls. Oh wait. That's about all you do on here.

 

[jyoutz]

Obviously there's a gap between what you think TSC should sell and what they think they should sell.
I bet Amazon has plow bolts.
If only they had a distribution center near you!

Amazon does sell plow bolts. No driving needed. Delivered in 2 days.

Amazon.com: 8 - Plow Bolts & Nuts for Blades/Cutting Edges, 5/8-11x2 1/4 - Grade 8, Dome Head : Industrial & Scientific

Amazon.com: 8 - Plow Bolts & Nuts for Blades/Cutting Edges, 5/8-11x2 1/4 - Grade 8, Dome Head : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

 

[RickB]

Why don't you go bust somebody else's balls. Oh wait. That's about all you do on here.

All you do around here is complain. Not enough of this, too much of that. I and others offered you sources for what you are looking for and we get attacked. But it's ok for you to do that.
I just give what I receive.

 

[5030]

I order things like that from Shoup. The have good stock on smalls and ship quickly. Great customer service.

Where I get all (or most of) my ag parts at.

 

[mred2]

We are lucky in my town to still have an old hardware store. Not the new ones. They have every odd nut and bolt, old tool, etc. I needed a flat washer, 2 + inches, with 1 1/4 hole. they had them. Every horse shoe, nail, tools. Every fence tool, etc. They have been in the same old building for 3 generations. Still open every day, plus Saturday morning. And they hire new boys from the country to help. If you need help with plants, seeds, fertilizer, potting soil, these kids can help. They may not have a cheap plastic bucket, but they have the metal ones. Not the cheapest place, but one of the best to shop. I need to get pictures of the inside. It is really an old fashion hardware store.

 

[5030]

Far and few between today.